Word: proper
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...seems no more than proper that we should notice what appears to be the death of hazing, though it may be but 2 comatose state into which "that good old custom" has fallen. Of late years hazing has been gradually softening down into a system of roughing - varied by an occasional barbarity - severe enough to injure only that stock of self-conceit which is said to belong to every young man of seventeen or thereabout. But this year we have had not even a "Bloody Monday," nor are we likely to witness any of the consequences which have usually followed...
...indication of profit derived, and a fondness for general reading upon a subject instead of constant adherence to the textbook. This is a wise view, taken by itself, but perhaps dangerous to you, Sir Galahad. You have placed the mark too high, and, in receding to your proper place, will be very likely to slip by it. Then we all know that climbing back is not so easy as descent. In manners and morals, too, as well as in study, the effects of new companionship and release from so much restraint are soon felt. Sociability leads to occasional smoking, which...
...already great array, we are shamefully conscious of taking our very little share in that too hot pursuit of types which is said to be a failing of the present age. Kenelm Chillingly is distinguished from other men by his love of independence, not an independence of order and proper restraint, but an independence of cant and conventionality; by his love for learning and contempt for pedantry; by his charity for all men, and by his desire for a thorough cultivation of both mind and body. And these are the leading characteristics of culture. He is none the less...
...Gaff then took the floor in response to the toast of '76, and with some prompting did the proper thing...
...attention has lately been drawn to the various comments, side notes, and cabalistic marks which spoil the appearance of many an interesting work; it surely ought to be borne in mind that one's private opinions cannot be of interest to the general reader. The present is also a proper time to suggest that books belonging to the Institute of 1770 should be returned immediately, in order that they may be arranged in the new room. It is very pleasant to accumulate a private library, but the books given to the Institute are not public property...