Word: harmfulness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...police duty, which not only derogated from his dignity, but placed him for over an hour in a very awkward position. More than this, the matter which he undertook to control was only made worse by his interference; instead of one bonfire, placed where it could do no harm, four were kindled,-those in very bad blaces. The celebration which, if left to itself, would hardly have lasted long, continued half the night, and more than all, a strong feeling of antagonism between the students and officers was developed...
...students. Certainly, such features as the brass band and the giee club ought to be allowed entire freedom. About bonfires a difference of opinion may arise, yet, I believe that if confidence were placed in the good sense of the undergraduates, as is done in more weighty matters, no harm could result. Only one fire would in such a case be built, probably in the broad open space in front of University. The proctors might keep themselves in the background to see that the fire did not become too large. The wood which was used-taken from the college wood...
...festivities after a wellearned victory over a formidable rival. Indeed, we heartily indorse enthusiasm in such matters, but it seems unfortunate that any men should have built a bon-fire upon the grass in the yard. There are many places about the grounds where a fire can do no harm. Why then should not men have a trifle more pride about appearances? The building of a fire upon the lawns kills all the grass immediately underneath it and scorches much more for many yards around, so that the evil effects can be seen for months. If proper pride for appearances...
...with respect to athletics that has recently been discussed by college faculties, and which is not yet settled, is whether college organizations should be allowed to play with professional organizations, and also whether they should be allowed to employ professional trainers. There can be but little doubt that no harm need necessarily follow from a contest with a professional team at the proper time and place. Professional teams are under rigid discipline ; and the opportunity for association with the members of a team during a contest, at the worst, is slight. Professional athletes are not ipso facto men of depraved...
...traditional customs of some of the societies, and other influences were too strong to be overcome by a rush, and few men joined the society, except those who were already total abstainers. These unhappy conditions continue to such an extent, that, I think, a man who sees no harm to himself in a glass of wine or a mug of beer, should sacrifice his own pleasure for the sake of influencing by his example those who are, perhaps, sacrificing their chances for even respectable success in life. But this cannot be expected from more than a very...