Word: charityitis
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IN an article called "Scholarships not Charities" in this number, the other side of the scholarship question is presented. In spite of what the writer says, we feel sure that the College papers have not misrepresented undergraduate opinion on this subject. As to President Eliot's reply to "T. W...
It is not for the receivers of scholarships that I speak. I have no sympathy to waste on any one of those who considers the aid given him an alms, or its acceptance a humiliation. The President's words on this subject were well chosen and directly to the point...
An alms, a charity, is something given for which no return is demanded or expected. Does this definition describe the conditions under which our scholarships are given? No, their acquisition means work, hard work, both during and after college life, and their influence is to increase a man's natural...
"The growth, which was rapid from 1866 to 1876, has been arrested for two years past. In short, the University, like all institutions of education, religion, or charity, feels the pressure of the times. At present, however, the Corporation sees no good reason to fear that it will become necessary...
THE S. Paul's Society will distribute to the poor of Cambridge any cast-off clothing or other contributions which students may give for that purpose. Contributors sending word to the "Charity Committee" of the society at 17 Grays, and stating when they will be at their rooms, will be...