Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...ready money short, and unnecessarily irritated the Cambridge tradesmen. It was therefore proposed to raise prices almost to the outside level, in order that the society might carry a larger and better stock; and the net surplus for the year was to be distributed in dividends. There is no reason why this should not be a better plan than the old one. As the result of its actual working under the present management, we have this year a poor stock, high prices, and no dividends after...
...Glee club was at its best, but for some reason its reception was by no means enthusiastic. "Cannibalee," by Mr. Fullerton and the club, "Drink to me only with thine eyes," and "Versatile baby," were the favorites. The Banjo club was encored twice. The selections were played with remarkable grace and purity of expression, and the technique could hardly have been better. The favorite, as usual, was "Braham's Medley...
Turning to the present regulations Professor Chaplin said that much the greater part of them were devoted to saving the office trouble. One reason for the immense falling off in the number of rules devoted to the preservation of order is that the students are older, and generally much better behaved than formerly. Two things are granted in respect to every man in the university: first, that he is here for purposes of study; and secondly, that he is a gentlemen. These two suppositions obviate the necessity of more particular rules, and nine tenths of the punishments now inflicted...
...book department, where a clerk is needed who has some knowledge of his business. The price of books in many cases is as high as at Sever's or at Boston stores, and the delays in filling orders seem unnecessary. Perhaps some one in authority will give the reason why the Co-operative procures its stock of books through Waterman's store. Would it not be cheaper and simpler to save the expense of a middleman and order direct from the publisher...
...southern negro is not at present a fit subject for political privileges 1. He is unfit by reason of (at racial descent (b) lack of education (c) low medals. 2. If in power he would overthrow good laws and good order Forum...