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...Grenfell has spent more than twenty-five years on the Labrador Coast in medical, religious and social work, on behalf mainly of the large number of Newfoundland fishermen who visit that coast every year during the fishing season. The permanent establishments of his work are, part of them, on the island of Newfoundland. He was knighted by King Edward VII in 1907. He spent some months last year at the front in France in medical and religious work...
Well, then, just why are we in the war anyway? That is the question we must keep in our minds! America is fighting to put an end to militarism and autocracy. Everything we do to accomplish this result is an activity in behalf of the United States and the world in general. But, if in our attempt to wipe out these evils in Germany we fall prey to them ourselves, what will we have gained...
...grounds and the house were decorated with American flags, and several British army officers, among other noted guests, were in attendance. Arthur-Shirley Benn, a member of Parliament, delivered a short speech during the luncheon, in which he praised this country and its President. Major Patterson replied on behalf of the American Unit...
...several Brown University alumni associations in New England, the event will not be confined to Boston men, but will be open to every alumnus in New England. Charles Evans Hughes has promised to be present and give an address. President W. H. Faunce, of Brown University, will speak in behalf of the university, and Governor Samuel W. McCall is expected to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in an address to the gathering. Judge Arthur L. Brown, of the United States District Court, who filled the chair of toastmaster at the last commencement luncheon, has been invited to speak. An informal...
These Navy Y. M. C. A. houses do not compete with or overlap other charitable activities in behalf of sailors, for this work for men in the navy is of special character, differing entirely from that which is done for sailors in the merchant marine or for young men in civil life. It is a work organized exclusively for sailors and marines and in some cases soldiers in the United States service, and when it has adequate buildings and equipment at its disposal it provides an open door 24 hours in the day. In addition to beds, lockers, gymnasium, restaurant...