kind offices

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H. G. Wells lends kind offices and has hockey parties.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pieces of the types of all of the Indian Spongillid� described by Carter have been obtained from the British Museum through the kind offices of Mr. R. Kirkpatrick.

From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson

Thanks to this goddess’s kind offices, a crack was discovered in the party wall, through which the lovers could peep at each other, converse, and even, it is said, exchange a kiss or two.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)

In 1745 a reconciliation with Walpole, long desired probably on both sides, was effected through the kind offices of Chute’s sister.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

Through his kind offices, after a few weeks' residence in Vienna, I made the acquaintance of Count Stockhammer, one of the most useful friends I found there.

From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles