Word: respectfully
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...fashioned Indian was past, Mr. Seton told of the ridiculous efforts of the missionaries who strove to turn the Indians from a religion which they themselves often believed. Mr. Seton ended his lecture by predicting that the Government would in time learn to treat the Indian with proper respect, leaving them their religion, their customs, and their homes. "There are good men in the Indian Bureau, now," he said, "and they are trying to alleviate all the evils...
...taking any steps to alleviate the sufferings of those who are at present caught in the grasp of the conflict. Outside of contributing to several Red Cross and clothing collections, Harvard men have done little or nothing for the war sufferers. We are far behind other colleges in this respect. A current number of the Illustrated contains the picture of a group of Princeton club men engaged in turning out "48 rolls of bandages in 49 minutes." This is a suggestion that well may be followed by the different clubs and others in the University. The cost of bandage material...
President Lowell also expressed his appreciation of the services which Major Higginson has rendered. "We have met here," he said, "to show our gratefulness and respect to Major Higginson, because he has benefited the community in more-ways than any other man who has everlived...
Major Higginson, in his long and busy life, has done much to merit the respect and gratitude of the University. By his generosity, thoughtfulness and kindly interest he has proved himself one of its best friends. Tonight the University is going to honor him at a reception held to congratulate him on the completion of eighty useful and honorable years...
...week. As donor of the Union and Soliders Field he is widely known among the alumni and undergraduates of the University. In addition his example of philanthropy, indicated not only by unusual gifts to the University but also by patriotic service to his country has won for him the respect of his associates. It was largely through his efforts that the Boston Symphony Orchestra has attained its present position in the musical world. Major Higginson, although occupied with many enterprises still devotes much of his time to the University. President Lowell, President Eliot, Bishop Lawrence '71, and C. E. Brickley...