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Word: vetoes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1873-1873
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...object held in view by that liberal gentleman was to afford to poor students the means of obtaining good, substantial board at cost price. The club was organized under the form of an independent body, but this independence is now merely nominal, as the Faculty have an absolute veto on any vote passed by the association. The number of students connected with the Club has gradually increased, until it now amounts to 260. The principal officer of the concern is the Steward: he is elected by the members from among their own number, and receives a salary...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE THAYER CLUB. | 2/21/1873 | See Source »

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