Word: space
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...large space would be of great advantage in executing the exercises, and in allowing unlimited seats at lower price. The four trees would make the scheme self-working. It would do away with combinations and the success of the rush would not depend upon the honor of four hundred students as the modified rush about the old tree does...
...aching void between Friday and Wednesday as best they can. The three-day scheme, beginning of necessity on Friday, since the finals do not end till then, and lasting through Monday, offers a programme which can be enjoyed in gentlemanly leisure, yet which will comfortably fill the now empty space, leaving Baccalaureate Sunday and the Tuesday before Commencement as days of peaceful rumination for the old grads., and of re-cuperation for the youth of both sexes...
...tree exercises themselves deserve comment. I can see no reason why another tree should not be chosen, if the crowd which attends the exercises is to be as large as in past years. The danger which attaches to so large a gathering within so small a space has been pointed out already; and the inconvenience of it is patent. With the sentiment-"the tree has been used so many years," I have no sympathy. I would not live in an old building, on that account, if I could live in a new one, with its numerous conveniences. Harvard has outgrown...
What changes will be the best to lessen the danger to life and property it is difficult to decide upon at once. Many opinions have been expressed, from those that advocate practically no change to those which advocate the removal of the exercises to a larger space where each Senior might in turn walk up to the tree in a dress suit and valiantly pick a flower from the floral piece on it, or to those which call for the abolishment of the tree exercises entirely. It seems as if the one small exit from the enclosure might be increased...
...case of a panic during the exercises. Of course the danger of fire could be minimized by having watchmen; but the danger of a panic can not be obviated without greatly reducing the attendance. Over 5000 people are now crowded into an enclosure which allows each one a space of little over two square feet. 4000 of these people are seated on the stands about the edge and very closely packed together to allow an open space in the centre for the exercises. The Corporation believe that this is too much like tempting fate to create a panic. Many causes...