Word: proper
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...into a condition which calls for immediate and sharp comment. A communication on another page shows plainly enough the existing state of things, and it is safe to say that it voices the opinions of a large proportion of the members of the association. The complaint made is perfectly proper. There is no excuse whatever for the present state of things. The steward knows to a certainty that a large number of men will come over to the Hall every morning, immediately after prayers. It is his duty to make arrangements for their immediate accommodation. If the force of cooks...
Since we published various articles suggesting fitting ways in which to celebrate the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the university, we have been informed that all measures have been taken by the Corporation for a proper observance of this important occasion. For some unknown reason they have not as yet seen fit to make public their arrangements, but we are advised that the arrangements are nearly completed, and that the celebration will probably occur late in the coming fall. Notwithstanding these facts, however, we would strongly encourage the plan that both undergraduates and alumni take some...
...five to take into consideration the petitions for voluntary attendance at morning prayers, from the Law School, the O. K. Society, and the members of the college, and the whole subject of the religious needs and interests of the university, and to recommend measures that may seem to them proper and desirable. The gentlemen appointed on the committee were, John Lowell, L. L. D., (chairman), Rev. Phillips Brooks, D. D., Charles W. Eliot, L. L. D., president of the university, Rev. Andrew P. Peabody, D. D., L. L. D., and Robert M. Morse...
...leisure time may be made of so much import to society that its abuse will result in a serious detriment to the character of society. It ought to be felt by every man of leisure that he is offered an opportunity to improve society by the proper use of that leisure. We trust that in the future we may have other professions represented in as instructive a manner as those which have already been discussed...
...salute that Mr. Isham made before fencing Saturday, which seemed to amuse a part of the audience so much, was perfectly proper had they known enough about fencing to appreciate the fact...