Word: matter
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...years ago a serious complaint was made with regard to this very thing. It does not appear that any lasting change for the better has been made since that time, and now owing to great increase in numbers, the situation has become infinitely worse. It is not a matter that can be put aside until the press of other business subsides enough to allow time for its consideration. it is of the first importance and should be attended to without delay...
...When anything goes wrong in the management of the University," it says, "when there is any reform called for in our elective pamphlet, in the arrangements of the gymnasium or the library, or even in the condition of the walks in the yard, we students do not attack the matter in a business-like or compelling manner. A generation ago when the graduates wanted anything, they made themselves heard on the matter and advanced their demands in a body in the form of petitions, which were usually granted. The condition of our (mud) walks we declare abominable and possible...
Dobyns is a persuasive speaker, combining force with an intelligent grasp of his subject matter...
Surely the slight matter of expense cannot be urged against these changes, especially since the cost per capita of the Gymnasium is, as Dr. Sargent says, lower than ever before...
...last year the annoyance became so great as to be generally considered a nuisance. Complaints were made to the city government, and a request was sent to the authorities of the University asking that the students refrain from using the sidewalks for running. Steps were immediately taken in the matter and from that time the athletic teams always ran in the street. Other students were urged to follow their example and for the rest of the year there was no further occasion for remonstrance. We regret exceedingly that another appeal to the good sense of the students is now necessary...