Word: powerful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...conclusion I have only to say that Capt. Mumford did all in his power to lessen the expenses of the crew; and I also desire to thank those who kindly helped in the wearisome task of collecting subscriptions, especially Mr. Amory, '88; Mr. Paine, '88; Mr. Spaulding, '88; Mr. Forbes, '89; and Mr. Bush...
Students furnishing their rooms from the large and varied stock of new and second-hand Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Pictures and Japanese goods at POWER'S Establishment, 30 Boylston St., have done so at a saving of 10 per cent. from the regular price charged at other stores. He is honest and square in his dealings, which makes him popular among the fellows. Get his prices on Window Cushions and Seats...
...said, the fact that the committee is unpopular with a great many of the students cannot be denied, but the reason for this unpopularity is not, perhaps, so well understood. The Conference Committee is, as constituted at present, a purely advisory body, and has absolutely no executive or legislative power. This fact is often lost sight of, and expecting administrative action the students look upon the advice given by the committee as but a poor substitute. "Why doesn't the Conference Committee do something?" is a question we often hear. The true answer, however, "They have not the power...
...Conference Committee is to exist another year on the same basis as before, the unpopularity will naturally increase and as it loses status among the students, the effectiveness of the committee will be proportionately diminished. It seems that the proper remedy would be either to give the committee more power, which seems by far the most advisable solution, or to dispense with its services altogether as to make the students thoroughly understand that the committee is nothing more than a debating society where undergraduate opinion may be expressed without reason or responsibility, for if one's schemes are to have...
Students furnishing their rooms from the large and varied stock of new and second-hand Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Pictures and Japanese goods at POWER'S Establishment, 30 Boylston St., have done so at a saving of 10 per cent. from the regular price charged at other stores. He is honest and square in his dealings, which makes him popular among the fellows. Get his prices on Window Cushions and Seats...