Word: direction
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...form of bills, which are placed by the clerk upon the docket in the order of their presentation. On the refusal of the House to pass such a bill, if the measure is of a political nature, the ministry resign. They can also be deposed by a direct vote of censure, and hold office simply at the will of the House, irrespective of the expipiration of the speaker's term. All bills pass through the regular parliamentary course in their consideration, and we have indeed found it possible to imitate our model, the British House of Commons, quite closely. This...
...ever been very jealous of its rights,- fearful lest the faculty might infringe upon what it terms its legitimate powers. At this meeting, a resolution was passed, declaring that there should be no change made in the requirements for admission to Harvard College without its consent. Here is a direct clash of authority. The fray now begins. The students can stand one side, and cheer their respective champions. But would not all this strife have been prevented, had there been a conference committee between faculty and overseers...
...conception, facility of expression, and finish of style. 'The best school of journalism in the world,' said Prof. Thwing, 'is the editorial board of a college journal.' From the college paper graduate the trained writers, the authors, the editors, who mould the great mass of public opinion, and direct the literary tendency...
...making clippings under the given topics from, say twelve or fifteen of the more important newspapers of the country. If not, I believe a great deal of material would be accumulated by voluntary contributions from those interested. Moreover, I should think it would be of enough direct practical importance as an adjunct in the instruction of some of the courses in which the work is largely arranged by topics, for the instructors in these courses to see to it directly that all notable newspaper articles illustrating their subjects be brought within reach of their pupils by this plan. I would...
...advancement of the study of elocution, of oratory, and of the drama, most cordially invites you to deliver a public lecture in Sanders Theatre, on a subject connected with your profession, and at such times as may suit your convenience. We make this request, believing that your direct and personal influence would be helpful to the club and to our student community. With grateful recognition of your efforts to elevate the standard of public taste and to ennoble the art of expression, I am very sincerely yours...