Word: suggestion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...wish you would suggest to our landscape gardener that while there is yet time he should transplant the young creepers he has set out so profusely against the Law School to the gaunt and bare rear walls of Hastings, which have not been given any, the Physical Laboratory and Thayer Hall, which would look handsomer, the deeper its natural hideousness were hidden from sight. The Law School is one of the few Harvard buildings that can stand scrutiny; and to cover up its walls with vines, especially the fine carved shield on its eastern wing, while the ugly architecture...
...glad that any such expressions of opinion are sent to Harvard, and not offered as the work of a "committee" to Yale, where they have already complicated the discussion. If our correspondent wishes to "put an end to the ever recurring discussions, conferences and diplomatics," we would suggest that he use his influence to bring Yale to accept Harvard's proposal, for in no other way can he hasten a conclusion...
...following report has been made by the committee of the alumni of Harvard College appointed to suggest names for nomination to the Board of Overseers. There are five vacancies for the term of six years, to be filled on commencement day, namely: Mr. Charlemagne Tower, deceased, and Messrs. R. M. Hodges, C. R. Codman, H. W. Torrey and Henry Cabot Lodge. Of these only Messrs. Torrey and Lodge are eligible for re-election, and their names are again presented in addition to the following: Class of 1842, Stephen A. Phillips, Salem; '57, Solomon Lincoln, Boston; '58, Winslow Warren, Boston...
...speaker Showed how faulty these methods were, and promised in the next lecture to suggest a remedy. He said in substance: The idea which governs local taxations in the United States is that if taxation is to be equitable everything must be taxed. This theory is supported plausibly enough by the argument that property of every description is protected by the state, and therefore liable to taxation. In an early state of society, when all property was visible and tangible, the above theory was not found impracticable. But even then it necessitated personal inquisitions, and was always unpopular. In modern...
...create, a general personal interest in rowing at Harvard. If his gift supplies, as we feel sure it does, a serious want in Harvard's athletic facilities, there will be no need to urge the men who will be benefited by it to show their gratitude. We merely suggest that the best way of doing this is by attending the meeting this evening and giving the Harvard Rowing Club an enthusiastic send...