Word: uses
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...report that the apparatus of the old Gymnasium would be used in furnishing the new one is without foundation. Those who have the matter in charge say that all the furniture of the Hemenway Gymnasium will be new, as the old apparatus is totally unfit for even its present use, and, if taken apart, could never be put together again...
...report as Librarian of Harvard University has been printed. Mr. Winsor discusses the subject of catalogues, and speaks of the improvement of the Library bulletin, of the growth of the Library, and of the work done by the Library service. He recommends that some arrangement be made for the use of the reading-room in the evening...
...WINSOR, in his first annual report of the condition of our Library, speaks of the alterations in the reading-room, and recommends that some arrangement be made for the use of this room in the evening. Such a privilege is much desired by a large number of students. The advantage which it would give to those who desire to consult many books is obvious; the Library is almost the only place in the University where we are secure from interruption, and many students find it far more convenient to work there than in their rooms. Again, those...
...usually steady Junior class are said to be cutting recitations to such an extent as to seriously alarm the Faculty. The cause of this delinquency is the feeling which finds a vent in the remark, What is the good of having voluntary recitations if we do not use them? Using voluntary recitations, however, does not consist in cutting unnecessarily; that is abuse. The privilege is given us in order that we may judge for ourselves when it is necessary to absent ourselves, and we certainly ought to be capable of judging. But if we do not follow the dictates...
Taking these facts into consideration, we suggest that the Corporation and Fellows of Harvard College apply for a patent on the word "Harvard," to secure them its use and possession as a private sign, seal, or trade-mark. This would effectually stop the current use of the word in advertisements, though it might seriously interfere with certain organizations in college. The Harvard Advocate and the Harvard Lampoon would probably be obliged to give bonds that they would always represent the sentiments of the Corporation, but this they would willingly do for the sake of the prestige. The powers that...