Word: interest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...announcement that Father Fidelis Stone is to preach at Chapel tomorrow night will be read with interest and pleasure by those who will be able to hear him. As one who helped to make Harvard's magnificent record in the civil war and on account of his work since then as teacher and priest, he has had a remarkable career. It is to be hoped that all who can will take this opportunity of hearing...
...directors. He receives a certain yearly salary and, in addition, a system of "head money," consisting of a bonus of ten cents a week per man, provided the price of board does not exceed $4.00 a week. Thus it is evident that it is to the steward's interest to keep the price of board at exactly $4.00. But it should further be noticed that there is a waiting list of over 600 for the hall, that the places of those who leave the hall on account of poor fare will be filled from this list, and that there...
...were effective checks against the board becoming either too good or too bad. To quote the pamphlet distributed last year: "A secondary reason for keeping the board low is that a marked increase in price would cause a decrease in membership More over, the steward has a direct pecuniary interest in keeping the price down. With board at $4.00 he draws the full amount of his salary; as soon as the price rises above that his salary is proportionately decreased. He is, however, prevented from seeking cheapness at the expense of quality by the fact that his salary is proportionate...
...volumes. The committee wishes all the subscriptions to be strictly fifts and any sums or volumes will be welcome. Several books from Professor Chil's own library have been given to the department by his family. The funds received will be turned over to the Corporation and only the interest will be used for the purchase of books so that the library will be enlarged from year to year. Each volume will have a special book-plate...
...present library of the English Department numbers 700 volumes. During his life Professor Child took a deep interest in it and gave it many books. The contemplated library is what he wished to see established. All who wish to contribute may send contributions to Mr. Gardiner, 18 Grays...