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...explained fully in another column, a rather embarrassing situation has arisen in connection with the Y. M. C. A. pledges which were made when Dr. Mott was here...
...studying the Russian language in order to prepare themselves for this great work in the same way that they are now studying Spanish. The language is difficult but the 100 young men now on their way to Russia to work in the Y.M.C.A. huts under Dr. John R. Mott's direction expect to acquire a speaking knowledge of the language in two months' time. Although the task may be hard the prizes are great. I hope also that the Russian government will send students to this country to study in our universities and technical schools. The Russian universities are desirous...
...significant fact, nevertheless, it that three men mention the belief that the War Department wants to call the younger men. "I believe it will be lowered to 19 on account of the opinions held by the War Department," wrote Senator Kirby of Arkansas. Representative Mott of New York thinks that "military authorities are unanimous in maintaining that it should be as low as that." Hon. Bertrand H. Snell thinks that the younger men will be called for training but will not be sent across the water until they...
...call has come to those who have been unable to go, to back up their fellows by means of the splendid work carried on by the War Council of the Y. M. C. A., they have proved themselves ready and have responded to the appeal of John R. Mott to give the fellows in the camps at home and over the sea some of the home comforts and joys they are voluntarily depriving themselves of, by contributing liberally for the support of this work. By this expression of spirit our men will not only receive great material benefit, but they...
...been at work--the head committeemen and their lieutenants. By their perseverance and indomitableness alone was this great amount secured. The fruit of their labors is a sufficient satisfaction to them. They understood what was wanted; they went and got it. Last of all must we again congratulate Dr. Mott, for it was he who awakened us. His speech of last week was the original energy which put the wheels of success in motion. A good combination is a most difficult thing to beat. Such a combination as Dr. Mott, the University campaign committee and the body of Harvard undergraduates...