Word: reform
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...seems extremely probable that in the near future the good taste of the college will rebel against dressing two hundred odd students as no other mortals but hotel waiters are dressed. This being so, what better time than the present year to institute the reform...
...have received several communications advocating card directories in our dormitories. One communication suggested in addition the placing of boxes beside the cards for the reception of letters and visitors' cards. We sympathize with the first step of the reform, as set forth by our correspondent of to-day, but not with the second, the boxes. Even to college students a card directory would be a great convenience. We frequently wish to look a fellow up, whom we know rather well, have met on many occasions, but we haven't an idea where his room is. Or there is a friend...
...evening for two hours. The exercises consist of reviews of current historical and economic literature and the presentation and discussion of papers. During the fall months two live talks on current questions were given. The first was by Edward P. Allinson, a young lawyer in Philadelphia, interested in the reform movement in city politics there. Mr. Allinson gave a running epitome of his historical study of "City Government in Philadelphia." The second was by Senator Dawes, who at a public meeting of the seminary last December most clearly and forcibly presented his views on the Indian question. Ever since...
...Harvard Union Debate takes place this evening at 7.30 in Sever 11 The question for discussion is "Resolved: That the Civil Service Reform under the present administration is a failure." The regular disputants are, affirmative, C. R. Saunders, L. S., J. M. Merriam, L. S.; negative, E. T. Sanford, L. S., E. J. Rich...
...feel that we voice the sentiments of all the students in this University when we say that the reform which is most needed at Harvard is one that will extend the use of the library to the late afternoon and evening. We put in our plea thus early, hoping that the college authorities will realize that what we say is heartfelt and sincere...