Word: prevent
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Brewer's resignation cannot, however, be thus explained. Arthur Brewer has been chosen permanent captain of the eleven, which will, of course, prevent C. Brewer being again chosen. It is thought possible by some that A. Brewer was the choice of the coaches, but that, being afraid he would resign in favor of C. Brewer, the latter was elected first, and then told of the graduate committee's plan...
There have been a number of communications criticising the action of the Directors of the Memorial Dining Hall caused by the recent disturbance. It is not my intention to examine whether the offense was sufficiently great to warrant the measures taken to prevent a recurrence of such disturbances. However, in more than four years' boarding at Memorial, I have noticed that every time a disturbance occurred, there was great indignation expressed in the papers and among many students. So in the present case...
...notice that the CRIMSON in commenting editorially upon this communication takes a stand opposed to the views there expressed. In this editorial it is said, "that every effort has previously been made to prevent disturbances by other means than what has been resorted to." I think this is a misstatement. What has been done this year? What warning has been given? Last year to be sure a vote was passed by the directors that, "members of the Association found guilty of ungentlemanly conduct towards visitors in the gallery be subject to suspension from the Association." In this it seems...
...first place an examination of the facts does not show that, as the writers of the communication claim, the action was hasty. We are told that every effort had previously been made to prevent disturbances by other means than what has been resorted to. Indeed, within two years, in addition to repeated warnings, the very means suggested in the next point taken up by the communication, - that of expelling members, - has been tried. But this has not proved a remedy. It is, moreover, an undesirable measure to adopt, since the disturbances have not been in the nature of "insults" from...
...order to prevent any further disorder like that which occurred in Memorial Hall last Thursday after Vespers, the directors of the Harvard Dining Association have considered it advisable to exclude all visitors from the gallery on Thursday evenings. This provision is to remain in force until the board can come to the conclusion that it is no longer necessary...