Word: problems
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...close of the last term to investigate the disagreements between the president and fellows, and the overseers was presented by the president in the form of a vote which had been passed by the fellows, in which concessions on both sides will, tend toward the solution of a difficult problem. The following is the vote as passed...
...then introduced Rev. Francis G. Peabody, D. D., who said that the question which was before them was the principal social issue of the times whether in religion, in politics, or in general life. He reviewed the great changes which have taken place in regard to this great problem during the last decade, and also the great transition of point of view which has come to the people during that time. He showed that the cause had made great gains in two directions, first in an increase of rational methods. Formerly the cause of temperance was in the hands...
...passed unanimously. Another resolution was then offered that '92 march with the party which needed it the most. This proposal called for so much serious reflection that it was lost in the mazes of the freshman intellect before it could be put to vote. The only solution of the problem that could be suggested was an immediate adjournment and the meeting abruptly broke...
...provide adequately on the present site for all the various and increasing operations of the institution. By the end of this century, unless relief can be in some measure obtained, the situation will become intolerable, and, considering the deliberation with which great bodies usually move, the solution of the problem is not likely to be found in less than another decade, even if attention is given to it immediately and continuously...
...will last unaltered for several generations at least. This is the next question which must engage the attention of the faculty after the settlement of the athletic question. It is nearly as important for the welfare of the college, and so let no time be lost in attacking the problem...