Word: close
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Wandering close the moon beside...
...morning. We will not say the dust is actually two inches thick, or that the air is so musty as to choke one; but certainly there is just cause for complaint from students who have to dust those ugly black benches with their elbows, and who have to breathe close air. Such a state of things as does exist at present indicates that somebody is remiss in the discharge of his duty. We trust this matter will receive the attention it deserves...
...criticisms about the College Library, and we are glad to hear of contemplated improvements. The changes proposed are of such obvious advantage that they scarcely need comment. The time when study in the Library is no longer hindered by confusing noise, impassable bars, and the monotonous cry "Time to close the Library, as 't is sunset" will indeed be a time of long-sought comfort to every student. The suggestion about the alcoves is worthy of consideration; that about free criticism is almost unnecessary...
...face of it, somewhat unfair; but the same notice that gave the above information threw some crumbs of comfort to the members by assuring them that the decision had only been arrived at after a full discussion of many plans. One of these, it seems, was to close the Hall entirely, a course which experience has proved would result in a debt of $1,000 that would have to be made up by an increased rate of board during the succeeding months. It might also result in a more serious loss, namely, in that of the cooks...
...take some notes, just to have the appearance of paying attention; but this man takes them preeminently; he is always taking them; during every lull in the recitation you may hear the steady scratching of his pencil. When the instructor said, "Mr. De Browne, will you please close the door?" I looked at the scribbler, and lo! he was jotting that down, too! Who is he? O, you would n't care to know him; but entre nous, you may recognize him by his poetical hair...