Word: regrets
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...system of Reserved Books at the Library is such an admirable one, that it is with much regret that we learn that some of the students have abused it. In one of the History courses one of the most necessary books has been secretly taken away and kept out for several days, and this practice has been renewed from time to time. Another cause of complaint, less culpable than the former, but still very annoying, is the manner in which students leave the reserved books lying around in the different alcoves, instead of returning them to their proper shelves...
...obviously natural and proper method. Such a list should at once be posted, in place of the present one, to put a stop to the elation of some parents at their sons' supposed rise, - whose disappointment would be most bitter if they were not undeceived till Commencement, - and the regret of others at their sons' apparent falling off. There is no need of pointing out that justice should be done to the students, and true information given to their parents, without any delay...
...function of a divinity school is to teach other things in addition to these, in order to prepare its students for the ministry. Its teachers cannot help teaching sectarian theology. . . . That part of the community which regards Harvard College as a national institution . . . cannot but feel a deep regret at what they esteem the grave error of its eminent president in his endeavor to strengthen a sectarian school which is connected with the College by no necessary bond. So far as Harvard College has, or is supposed to have, a sectarian character, or even a sectarian bias...
...debt of gratitude to Mrs. Sever for her gift, and in our opinion she made a much better disposition of her money than if she had tied it up in restricted scholarships, which seem to be the favorite investment with most of the benefactors of the College. Our only regret is that '79 and '80 will not enjoy any of the advantages of the new hall...
...This, we regret to say, is the last of these recitals, but we hope that Mr. Paine may be induced to continue them. He surely has all reason for encouragement...