Word: remiss
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...that the Co-operative Society has at last taken decisive steps to remove the cause of the universal complaint which has been made this fall in regard to the delay in delivery of coal. The affiliated dealer who furnished the students with fuel last year has been very remiss this fall, and often ten days have passed before an order would be filled. Hereafter, it is announced that coal will be delivered on the day after the order is given, and it is to be hoped that there will no longer be such vexatious delays...
...only respond in a reasonable manner to the requests of the manager for subscriptions. The nine, working so faithfully for victory in May and June, ought not to be handicapped by a lack of funds for legitimate expenses. We understand that the freshman class in particular have been especially remiss in subscribing to this important and favorite sport. Some members of the class have even gone so far as to say that they, as freshmen, did not feel called upon to lend their support to university sports. Only let the men of that class consult their friends in the upper...
...thing, in having the snow cleared off of the walks in the yard. However, last Sunday they were not touched, and at a late hour yesterday afternoon they were only partially cleaned. To use a favorite expression of one of our would-be contributors, "The authorities have been singularly remiss in this matter...
...that a man can safely venture out after nine o'clock - or in at two? I really see no reason why hot water cannot be brought to our rooms in the morning; the expense would be insignificant compared with the increased satisfaction of students. The authorities are singularly remiss in not providing Herdics to take us to our meals; it is barbarous to expect a man to walk this cold weather, - barbarous, yes, cannabalistic. But, gentlemen, I want to ask this: Instead of sending, imperiously, for us to come to the office, why do they not come...
...musty as to choke one; but certainly there is just cause for complaint from students who have to dust those ugly black benches with their elbows, and who have to breathe close air. Such a state of things as does exist at present indicates that somebody is remiss in the discharge of his duty. We trust this matter will receive the attention it deserves...