Word: consented
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...comes to the hall now increases the expense of the association by a small fraction only of what he contributes to its support. It has been suggested that more tables be put in the hall, but the Corporation think that the hall is crowded enough already, and would not consent to this plan, even if the Directors were in favor of it. It is evident, however, that something must be done soon if those who have already left are to be brought back, or even if all of those who still remain are to be kept...
When wheedling consent from her fond, foolish parent...
...late now to persuade the Freshmen to keep away from the Thames course at a time when their presence there may disturb the very delicately balanced arrangements required for the success of the Harvard-Yale race, I most earnestly hope that they may at least consent to name Monday, June 30, as the earliest date for their race. That will allow the Harvard-Yale crews one chance for postponement in case rough water prevents their rowing on the appointed Friday, and will also, in case no such postponement is necessary, allow New London three days in which, like Nicsics...
...responsibility. Doubtless the withdrawal of the challenge was proper enough, but the way it was done was not. If the voice of the students is worth anything, it is of importance in such steps as these. The challenge, having been given in the name of the University, required the consent of the University before it could be withdrawn. A further and fitting action on the part of the Directors, and which would show still more clearly the idea they have of their responsibility to the students, would be to call a meeting to ratify this last action of theirs...
...week ago Saturday that Will wrote me such a funny note. He was all excited about a Glee Club concert to be given in Philadelphia. He said the Faculty had given consent and the arrangements had been made and the hall hired and the tickets printed and everything, and he asked me to ask all my friends to ask all their friends to go and take every one they knew, for it was not to be advertised like an ordinary concert, but was to be private and right swell, and so I did. We girls grew half wild over...