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...position of Memorial Hall in the University is a peculiar one--one which is regulated largely by economic conditions. At present the membership of the Hall is less by several hundred than its actual capacity would permit, and the price of board for those who exercise little restraint over their choice is higher than seems warranted. This high price deters many men from eating at the Hall, because they do not realize that the high price would be reduced if they joined, not as individuals--for one more or less would make little difference...
There are several causes which tend to increase the cost of board. The higher prices of staples which affect even the reduced contract prices which the H. D. A. enjoys is a material factor. The reduced number of men among whom the cost of the improvements is divided also appears in the balance sheet. Furthermore, there is a great variety of meats and desserts which leads to waste even although the help are served with a greater variety than is necessary. Lastly, the average cost of board is increased by men who are willing to obtain at any price...
...Hall secured board at less than $5.50 per week. There is no clear reason why a majority of the members should not eat at a cost not exceeding this figure, and if they can persuade their friends that the service and variety of Memorial Hall are worth the price charged, the membership should increase so as to reduce the price to a minimum. We should remember that Memorial Hall is primarily a University institution and that it deserves to receive general support; otherwise it will degenerate into a purely financial proposition. A wide interest is the only remedy...
...Brattle Hall, Cambridge. The public performances will be given at Jordan Hall, Boston, Wednesday, December 11 and Friday, December 13. Tickets for the performances may be obtained at Thurston's, and from W. G. Roelker, Claverly 1, and in Boston, at Herrick's and at Schoenhof's. The price of seats on the floor is $1.50, and in the balcony...
Season tickets for the series of four chamber concerts by the Kneisel Quartet are on sale to the public at the University Bookstore. The price of season tickets with reserved seats is $6 for two. The concerts will be given in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum on November 11, December 9, January 13, and March...