130 GREEK LANGUAGE 



It is, however, my duty and privilege, on behalf of my compatriots 

 and associates to express to our brethren across the sea our profound 

 gratitude for the great service they have rendered us of this newer 

 world in quickening our torch of learning in order that here on this 

 western continent may be kindled many an altar of Athena and that 

 this western civilization may be saved from crass commercialism 

 and vulgarity by the spirit of Hellenic Culture." 



