Word: avoided
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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There was some criticism of the work of the Union last year which, without doubt, may serve as a guide to avoid such criticism in the future, if it is just, and to render it palpalbly unjust if it is so. There is often, it is true, too much school-boy oratory displayed when those who are ambitious for forensic honors first address the Union. But this is inevitable, and should be judged leniently. The work of the society merits the support of every student, while it seldom calls for his criticism...
...titles of the subjects should be given in full. Special care should be taken to avoid any proposal of topics now on the excluded list...
...titles of the subjects should be given in full. Special care should be taken to avoid any proposal of topics now on the excluded list...
...experience the spicy relish of being knocked over backwards. It seems as if a change in the direction in which the doors swing would obviate the annoyance. But certainly glass panes ought to be placed in the doors, so that opposing faces might see each other in time to avoid a catastrophe. Although it is now late in the year, it is nevertheless a good time to speak of this evil, as it could be remedied during the summer, and so much trouble saved for next year...
...titles of the subjects should be given in full. Special care should be taken to avoid any proposal of topics now on the excluded list...