Word: moneyed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...water on the form of a dragon in the scales which represents the soul, thus making the balance go down on the side of purity. The devil, in the form of a dragon, vainly claws at the other side of the scales, in which are a tower, food, and money, representing the possessions of this world. On the left side, Saint George is killing the dragon, and on the right side, Saint John the Baptist holds a lamb. The picture is large and striking, and is interesting for its quaintness, though it can hardly be called a beautiful work...
...That a sum of money be contributed by individuals for the necessary expenses; subscriptions being for the general fund or for single colleges as designated...
...following conditions and regulations are announced by the Athletic Association: "Checks and money-orders should be made payable to the Harvard Athletic Association. Persons wishing to sit together may enclose their applications together, but such applications will be filled with those of the lowest classification enclosed. No person may file more than one application. No person may apply to both the Harvard and Princeton managements. No application will be received from any person whose name is on the black-list. A large stamped envelope, addressed to the applicant, must accompany each application; also a self-addressed postal card...
...graduates in varied walks of life, the influence of the traditions which both uphold--reveals the very matter which the undergraduates are most likely to overlook. The value of the Harvard lectureship which he mentions so enthusiastically makes us wish that some Yale alumnus would present a sum of money to Harvard to allow us to entertain regularly a Yale professor. Certain it is that the bonds of union between the two universities which the spirit of such a gift shows are becoming each year more strong; and in the future Harvard and Yale--the first and third colleges founded...
...Michael Cooney, out of goodness of heart, would rescue Mrs. Broderick, his old time friend, from the throes of debt. He tries to do so discreetly by entrusting for her ten pounds with Joseph Nestor, who cannot resist, when he sees Mrs. Broderick return from the court, giving the money got her. She explains to the magistrate that she has acquired the money by selling her jackdaw. Michael Cooney discovers a whole brood of jackdaws, and brings these to Joseph Nestor. There then arises a scene with a pungency and vigorous working of humor that would affect the most somber...