Word: tree
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Class Day Committee yesterday afternoon met the Corporation Committee for a final discussion of the "Tree" matter. We previously understood that their chief objection was in regard to seats, but we now find that they have taken a decided stand against any form of scrimmage whatever. In this they are unanimous, and believe that the Corporation as a whole fully back them up in all their ideas. They object to a scrimmage, first, because football clothes, which are dirty and offensive, are necessarily worn in the presence of refined ladies; second, because if football clothes were not worn, such weaker...
There seems to have been a good deal of uncertainty concerning the committee's negotiations with the Corporation in regard to the "Tree." As was stated in our first letter the Corporation pointed out to us many difficulties in the present form of the Tree Exercises and urged us to gather the opinions of the class concerning the changes proposed. We have asked for expressions of opinion and, in several ways, have, we believe, gathered the general opinion of the class. During the past week or two we have tried to meet the Corporation to get a final decision...
Question: "Resolved, That a change should be made in the location and character of the Tree Exercises...
Question: "Resolved, That the present observance of Class Day should be modified in these two respects: (1) That the exercises round the Tree should be changed; and (2) that the giving of spreads and other entertainments be extended over a period of not less than three days...
Question: "Resolved, That a change should be made in the location and character of the Tree Exercises...