Word: moving
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...believe that the class of '98 are justly to be congratulated for their action in accepting the proposal to move their afternoon Class Day exercises. At the start the proposal was opposed by many and strongly advocated by none, but slowly the feeling gained ground that the move was not an arbitrary demand of the Corporation, but one made by men who have the success of Harvard Class Days most at heart, and who wish to force their convictions on no one. Then the disadvantages of the former location became more and more apparent to an increasing number of Seniors...
Thus the feeling grew until it reached culmination last evening. That the decision is for the best, we feel sure even those still opposed to the move, will grant in the end. It had to come, and like other steps which have been inevitable, will we think, prove one of progress...
...move was felt to be advisable for several reasons. First, because of the dangers due to unavoidable overcrowding in the old location which led to the reducing of the number of seats last year and which have made a move inevitable in the eyes of the Corporation. Second, because while in the eyes of the Corporation there are no objections to the new site on the ground of danger, 1500 more people can be seated and much more space be left available for the classes and graduates. Thirdly, the vote to move was carried because the majority felt that...
...past years have kept many away. Decreasing the number of seats would do little to obviate this objection, since with no seats at all there would hardly be adequate room for the classes and graduates. Thus for the interests of the exercises, if for no other reason, a move to the Delta is advisable...
...There are unfortunately very few places near the Yard that offer a suitable space. Soldiers Field is entirely out of the question, and Holmes Field practically so. The objections to the rear yard have been carefully pointed out; and the advantages of the Memorial Hall triangle indicated. If we "move" at all, the committee seem to have found the best location for the exercises...