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...naval forces in time of war, it is supported entirely by voluntary contributions. The scope of the work, however, is not confined to hospital and field work in time of battle. The efficient relief corps of the organization are always ready to assist in preventing the suffering incident to sudden catastrophies. Prompt and practical relief has been rendered in more than 80 disasters during the last ten years, and much good work has been done in preventing disease and instituting educational movements. During its existence the American Red Cross has received and spent more than $10,000,000, in addition...
Columbia has introduced a course in Japanese in its curriculum. Russian will soon be taught in Seattle, "the American gateway to Russia." Portuguese is the last to break into the circle of college-taught languages. The significance of this sudden influx of new tongues is that foreign languages are no longer considered cultural studies, but are taking their places among the practical arts...
...finance is apparently shown in the enrolment of the School of Comerce of New York University, which shows an increase of 50 per cent. over the enrolment of last year. Registration in every class of the school has been closed on account of the congestion caused by the sudden increase in enrolment, and in many classes extra sections have been organized to relieve the crowded condition which prevails...
...voluntary contributions. It is authorized by the government to give aid to our land and naval forces in time of war. Its activities, however, are not confined to tending to those wounded in battle. During peace its members are always ready to assist in alleviating any suffering resulting from sudden catastrophies. They have rendered prompt and practical relief when fire, flood or pestilence sweeps a community. It also is interested in preventive measures of disease and educational improvements. In the last ten years, the American Red Cross has rendered valuable assistance in more than 80 disasters. Backed by many generous...
...York players obtained a lead of two goals in the first period, but M. B. Phillips '15 and S. T. Hicks '10, who played excellent games, each scored for the Harvard Club in the second period. The game was decided by Ellis, who scored a goal in a sudden death period. The work of H. A. H. Baker, Princeton 1914, for St. Nicholas featured the game...