Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...look at the athletic question in a fair-minded way and with the support of facts, the students should not respond more generously. It is a very simple matter to sit down for a few moments and answer these questions. It is a poor way to obtain the freedom in athletics which we desire. if we refuse to co-operate with the faculty when they are facing the question fairly and impartially as at present. If anyone has mislaid his circular, or failed to receive one, he can obtain a copy to the office. We strongly urge the students...
...freedom and variety of dress of the present Harvard student contrasts peculiarly with the dress of the undergraduate of fifty years ago. The law was passed by the authorities in 1822, and it was at once put into practice. It reads substantially as follows: "The coat must be of black-mixed, called also Oxford-mixed, single breasted, with a rolling cape square at the end, and with pocket flaps; waist reaching to the natural waist, with lapels of the same length; skirts reaching to the bend of the knee; three crows-feet, made of black silk cord on the lower...
...leaving their property to an institution which has proved its fitness to survive by an existence of over two hundred and fifty years, instead of trying to found some new school of arts or science. But the last legacy is one of particular value, because of the great freedom left to the trustees as to the disposal of the funds. In most bequests the true worth of the endowment is often seriously affected by the restrictions which are put upon its disbursement, but Mr. Wheeler had the good sense to leave it to the discretion of the college authorities...
...interest in the reputation of Harvard. In conclusion, we fully agree with a writer who has said that when the limit of legitimate expenditure has been shown, the impulse to economy must come from the homes of the student and not from the college authorities. In the great freedom of college life which exists to-day, the authorities cannot be called upon to occupy the place of ethical teachers, while few would advocate such a step backward as the imposition of restraint would necessitate...
...treaty will not prove a permanent settlement of the disputes because-(a) It does not go far enough in the direction of freedom of intercourse.- (b) It fails to satisfy the fishermen.- (c) Its interpretation and execution will cause friction between the two countries and renew the quarrel: Boston Journal, Feb. 22, 23, 24; Advertiser...