Word: defectiveness
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There is a defect in one of the new college dormitories, namely, Perkins Hall, which it would necessitate some expense to rectify but which seems to me important enough to call for the comparatively small attendant cost. I refer to the arrangement of the sinks and toilet rooms. As matters now stand the only sinks are in the same rooms with the closets and separated by nothing more than a six foot partition; consequently during about half of everyday both students and goodies must use different sections of the same apartment, one for toilet or bathing purposes, the other...
...constant practice of the candidates for the freshman nine has resulted in a marked improvement in the individual work of the players but, as yet, team play is wholly lacking. This defect is due principally to the fact that frequent changes in the make-up of the nine have been necessary on account of the large number of candidates. At present, the first nine is as follows: Benson, c.; Gregory and Harris, P.; Warren, 1b.; Dean, 2b.; Anderson, 3b.; Sporborg, S. S.; Beale, l. f.; Roberts, c. f.; and Lord...
...property and there is no appeal; but in America such is not the case, since, if ever property be taken in consideration of the public good, the owner is fully recompensed. The American constitution developes lawyers of a higher standard because it enables them to take advantage of any defect which they may find in the law, a privilege which is denied the British barrister...
...first appearance with the nine this year and received a small ovation from the small crowd present. Cook is apparently too high up on the batting list. However, good he may be in other situations, when a hit is particularly needed, he seems almost always to weaken. This defect has been noticeable in a number of previous games, and was made conspicuous in the first inning yesterday...
...trust the library authorities will give this serious defect proper consideration...