Word: suggestion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...breaking of an oarlock on the Harvard 'Varsity shell during the practice yesterday, and the still-remembered fiasco at Henley two years ago, by which Cornell won a barren victory over Leander, suggest the possibility of similar mishaps during the race at Poughkeepsie. There would be neither glory nor satisfaction in a victory won under such conditions. This note is to suggest that by agreement among those in authority, full power be given the referee to recall the crews at his discretion for a new start if the first start should be marred by any evident misunderstanding (wherever responsibility...
...objections raised seem to suggest that the opponents of the amendment fail to give the general good its due supremacy. That the same candidate can not, if rejected for one office, stand for the next, is an argument that will have force with the candidate himself rather than with the club as a whole. That the postponement of the election for a few days will harmfully prolong the excitement can hardly have been seriously meant. That, after all, it is better that only those interested should vote, is a proposition the fallacy in which is evident when we consider...
...committee appointed to suggest to the electors names for nomination to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, to be voted for on Commencement Day, Wednesday, June 30, 1897, have suggested the following names...
...undergraduates are more ready to overcome their individual likes and dislikes and could meet in the spirit of unity which characterized the affair last night, we believe that nothing better could be asked. Ninetynine has certainly done well in deciding to hold a Sophomore dinner. For Ninety-eight we suggest that two Senior dinners, one to be held in the first half of the Senior year and the other at Commencement would do much to gain these ends...
Pending the postal card investigation, I should like to make a proposition of import to the class of '97. Recognizing the desire of the Corporation to turn the Senior class out of the University in June with the greatest possible dignity, gentlemanliness and cleanliness, befitting Seniors, I suggest the wearing of cap and gown to all college exercises after the Easter vacation. We have voted to appear in graduating garb on one day at least,-why not get the wear out of the aforesaid articles while...