Word: complaints
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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There seems to be much complaint of their fare among the waiters of Memorial. They say it is not so good as it ought to be. For, first, they are compelled to be on hand every morning by seven o'clock for breakfast. Even then it is likely not to be ready; if ready, 'tis so rudely prepared, or, otherwise, so inedible, being mere outside trimmings of meat somewhat stewed or parboiled, as almost to cause a riot among them. All the help eat at this time; but for the waiters alone it is a regular meal; for the other...
Before going on their trip the nine defeated the "Orients" of East Boston 97 to 11; "a fine exhibition in the eyes of the ladies, but which did not at all satisfy the expectations of the amateurs." Again, in the same paper we find a complaint that the second nine has in "three well-contested matches" defeated the Harvard nine. "We offer no comment," says the Advocate, "none is needed...
...well furnished lavatories near by, in which to prepare the outer man for reflection. In our great dining hall, why should the hundreds who enter three times daily be restricted to cold water only, two bowls and two towels. We wish to emphasize the cold water part of the complaint. There must be hot water in quantity on the premises, so why cannot some of it be turned into this channel of usefulness...
...complaint made that a senior is unable to secure a certain room which he desires for Class-day revives a discussion which each year sees renewed. In the present case, while we cannot encourage so aggressive a method of reaching the desired end, we see an example of what without doubt is now causing more trouble than may appear. The day has been invariably marked ??? general courtesy upon the part of the underclassmen, and we are loth to think that in any case, tact and gentle-manly courtesy will not procure what is desired. The matter, however, in each case...
Pres. Walker's answer is given in Saturdays Advertiser and is quite sufficient. He thinks that very likely the story originated in the time worn complaint that the theory of evolution contradicts the first book of the old Testament, and that this after passing through a number of hands reached the person who caused its publication...