It is the purpose of this letter to set forth in writing the reasons for the establishment of the so-called "Entertainment Fund". I suggest that you retain a copy of this letter both in the House office files and in your personal files. As you are aware, this fund is made available to each House Master by the University to meet expenses incurred by him or her for the benefit of the University.

Persons serving as House Masters are, with one temporary exception, required by the University to live in the dormitories occupied by students or in buildings closely adjacent. They are all also required by the nature of their duties to entertain frequently students, members of the Faculty, and visiting dignitaries. This arrangement benefits both the University and the students who gain from the social and intellectual contact with Masters and their guests. Recognizing that the performance of those duties requires the maintenance of a relatively large household staff and the serving of considerable quantities of refreshments beyond normal family social needs, the University has provided this fund to be expended for these and similar purposes by each House Master as he or she shall determine.