Word: threefold
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...ruddy, stalwart Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, 66, of Westerham, Kent, native of India, veteran army officer and diplomatist, treaty-maker with Tibet (1904)*, committee head of the expedition to climb unconquered Mount Everest. In Manhattan he was guest of honor at a "Tea Conference" of The Threefold Movement, of which he is London committee chairman. He told his hosts why no attempt has recently been made to scale the world's highest peak. Said he: "The Tibetans believe that their gods have been offended and are angry and so have requested us not to apply at present for leave...
These theories were eagerly absorbed by Sir Francis's listeners. By pageants, music, lectures, publications, tea conferences and celebrations, The Threefold Movement, with committees in principal U. S., European and Asiatic cities, is attempting to stimulate ''The Realization of Peace and Brotherhood-through Understanding and Neighborliness-uniting people of All Religions, Races, Countries, Classes and Conditions-not merely by Preaching but by Practice-by building Bridges of Mutual Appreciation across the Chasms of Prejudice." It is called Threefold because its ideals are cultural, racial and spiritual unity. Prominent U. S. Threefolders: Robert Norwood, dynamic rector...