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...That we, the members of the class of '86, declare it to be the sentiment of this class that all forms of personal violence to entering classes should in the future be refrained from, and we request the other classes in college to join us in the attempt to suppress this evil...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 2/1/1886 | See Source »

...writer of the communication evidently forgets to what extent Byron's private life reappears in his writings, and it would be just as wise, then, to crush Byron's name from the list of English men of letters, as to suppress his personal history from the lecture-room. Indeed, as the instructor carefully explained, no more time was expended on the incidents of the private life of Byron than was proportionate to its effects on his writings...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/23/1886 | See Source »

...only waiting for breath to renew the contest. As for singing and whistling, we cannot all be good first tenors, and it is said that only one man in a thousand can whistle a tune correctly, so in the face of these discouraging facts, let us all resolve to suppress our musical fervor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 12/8/1885 | See Source »

...base-ball association having made arrangements for a reception and concert complimentary to the Princetion nine, would appeal to the students to prevent and suppress any demonstration contrary to the published regulations of the faculty. It is especially requested that no bombs, rockets or crackers be used, as their use will seriously embarrass the association and interfere with the arrangements...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 6/1/1885 | See Source »

...companies of the 65th battalion called into service to suppress the Riel Rebellion are composed entirely of students from the Quebec Medical and Law schools. The professors fear that they will have to discontinue their work, as the schools are so depleted...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 4/16/1885 | See Source »

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