Word: rightly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Here, you, give us a lift." The man responded with alacrity, and a moment later when the engineer took a better look at him he discovered that his assistant was President Eliot of Harvard University. An apology was begun, but the president graciously declared it was all right and he was only too glad to be of any assistance. Who will say after this that Harvard is of no use to Cambridge? - [Cambridge Chronicle...
...morning. I am not a sexton, but I know that in well-regulated churches the sexton starts the furnace fire on Saturday, and often on Friday. In this way not only is the room sure to be warm, but the heat by that time can be adjusted to the right temperature. In buildings like Massachusetts and University, rarely used until examination time, this previsional care is almost absolutely necessary...
...notices claiming the right of possession to the college yard, were removed yesterday from the posts at the entrances...
...Harvard claims that there existed merely a misunderstanding, the blame of which can be justly attributed to no one. Is it not, then, obvious that on no account could an apology be expected of Harvard when she was conscious of no wrong doing? The spirit of this challenge was right and amiable, and for their good sense in accepting it the students are to be congratulated. Let these malcontents therefore regard this matter in an impartial light, and not permit themselves to quibble over an imaginary slight. - [Columbia Spectator...
...came in at the end of the hour were deprived of their breakfasts. This was certainly an outrageous proceeding on the part of the steward, and savors of an impudence unparalleled save by some of his own previous performances. He should certainly be compelled to regard the just rights of boarders at the hall and to provide sufficient provisions for each meal. There is besides, a standing rule that the articles of fare shall not be sent down until seven minutes after the expiration of the hour - a rule that was here clearly violated. Not content with disregarding all previous...