It is a notorious fact that a large amount of thieving is done by the waiters at Memorial; it is even said that the authorities at the hall are cognizant of the abuse but consider themselves powerless to stop it. The men at one table took the trouble recently to note the pilfering operations which came under their observation, and, judging of the other waiters by those observed, the total amount of stealings must be something enormous. Whole pies and plates of meat are hidden until after meal time and then carried away. We should think that something might be done to stop this abuse, which must have some influence in keeping up the price of board. An investigation of the matter by the board of directors might not be out of place.
We are far from expressing the opinion that any large proportion of the waiters are dishonest, but that there are some of this sort there seems to be many grounds for suspecting.
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