Word: properly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...view of the possibility of his being able to help matters somewhat. He said that while the authorities fully realized the bad condition of things, that repairs and alterations were continually being made. If, however, those who use the bath-rooms early in the afternoon would only exercise proper care in using the water, there would be much less inconvenience. The water is wantonly left running, men abuse and smash the apparatus, and chairs and tables have actually had to be substituted for wire ropes on the large centre shower-bath because the latter were broken by men who used...
...present state of public opinion, it is our duty to agitate the subject as much as possible. In every country of Europe except England, the most stringent laws are in force against arsenical products, and in England, determined efforts are being made for proper legislation. In America, however, public opinion needs further education. It is popularly supposed that all green papers are dangerous, and that all others are safe. In consequence, arsenical green papers have become unsaleable, and great care is taken to have them safe. A brilliant red dye has, however, been discovered, which is made from coal...
...This must be done or we shall lose another championship which although not so near our grasp as was the foot-ball, is still within the range of possibility. Harvard does not wish to add another series of defeats to the performances of the last two years, and with proper spirit she need...
...finally as to boats. Our position last spring in this respect was an unusual one. Without a boat in which we could row a race, still we owed $206 on one that had been bought in 1886. An outcome of our long credit system arising from a lack of proper financial support! The experiment of trying an English boat was thought expedient. It was not safe, however, to trust wholly to an innovation, so a native shell had to be ordered at the same time. This increased expenses, of course, but if the college realized the importance of having...
...position to note that in the past four years not a single action has been taken by any board of directors to effectually influence the course pursued by the steward. It is not in the nature of the case that students, who know absolutely nothing about the proper and economic management of a dining association, such as we have here, should accomplish the task that is expected of them...