Word: systeme
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...forward; that the unwieldiness of the Association almost places it beyond its own control:- when these grievances, together with many others that might be mentioned, are considered, no one can doubt that Harvard has abundant reason for taking up her connection with the Association, and adopting a new system of University racing...
...Senior Class, the revolution in the manner of electing class officers which was begun last year has been completed, and we shall soon behold the unusual spectacle of an election which has not been made a mockery by previous coalitions or distribution of offices. Under the old system the offices were regarded as the just reward of any artifice or violence, by which one or two elements of the class could overreach the others and secure for a part the privilege of choosing representatives for the whole. Now, however, the societies, which, as already organized bodies, have hitherto found...
...small study-rooms for the convenience of those who, in their studies, require table-room for a large number of books. The basement will be used for binder's room, storage, etc. The great number of books and the increasing number of borrowers require an entire change in the system of delivery. One of the plans of delivery which is proposed and probably will be adopted is that used for the delivery of books not to be taken from the building in the Boston Public Library...
...last, while we eagerly look forward to the changes which shall put an end to all the complaints against our library and its system, we can exclaim, "The crescent promise of our spirits hath...
...College. If we demanded reports with some degree of frequency and regularity, asking explanations whenever they are necessary, and were not afraid to speak above a whisper at a meeting, our officers would have opportunities to learn our wishes, and we should be free from the present system of confusion, under which, for instance, too often not even the treasurer of a society knows whether it is bankrupt...