Word: better
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...that "sink of iniquity" by the regatta. Therefore, he thinks that his "free-born Vermonters" - who would never go astray of their own free-will and accord, but who might be compelled by the evil associations of the place to depart from the straight path of virtue - had better stay away from Saratoga until some one can "insure" them against the intrusion of the aforesaid gamblers and blacklegs; and as at present there is no company which takes risks in that line they are likely to remain away for some time to come...
...move has been made toward realizing Mr. Osgood's idea we cannot say; but we feel that no time is to be lost in taking a more general action on the subject. If the Memorial Building when completed is to afford the facilities, it would seem that no better place could be chosen for locating such a collection. The College is already in possession of many most interesting relics, some of which might, we think, occupy a more honored position than that of being in the way in the Library. There are many more Harvard relics which are but lightly...
...have received a communication commending the general appearance of the Yard, but suggesting some improvements. The Yard perhaps never looked better than it does at present, but the faded green blinds which hang, most of them on one hinge, before the windows of Holworthy, Hollis, and Stoughton, do not add to the excellence of its appearance. They should either be painted and hung firmly on their hinges, or dispensed with entirely. One of the best features of the Yard at this season of the year is the view under the trees between Holworthy and Grays. The sunlight on the grass...
...four-oar crews. And, however pleasant it may be to these crews to be provided with boats by the general multitude, and however beneficial it may be to the boating interests of the College, we fear that the membership of the various clubs will largely decrease next year unless better accommodation is given to the less proficient oarsmen...
...years' competition for the Boylston Prizes was restricted to members of the Junior and Senior classes. This was a much-needed change, for in lessening the number of competitors it gave a better chance to those who came late upon the list of obtaining a patient and attentive hearing. Two further reforms are needed...