Word: controlling
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...away from the temptations to idleness which beset them, and succeed in winning money which they do not need. Not to mention the probable supposition that in such cases the emolument would in some way be restored to the college, it is confidently replied that, any stimulus to self-control and industry which may chance to reach the inheritors of wealth it is for the interest of the community to bestow. Moreover, to those who are troubled by difficulties of this description, it may be pointed out that they could be well-nigh avoided by prudent conditions. It might...
...government of a college or boarding school control its students in vacation time...
COLLEGIAN.[Institutions differ, but we are of the opinion that none of them claim jurisdiction over students in vacation outside the college precincts. There are cases, we presume, where the government of an institution might feel authorized to exceed its legitimate authority in the control of students whose parents or guardians were at a distance.]" - Transcript...
Steps have already been taken in this direction, we understand, and, in anticipation of securing the patent, the authorities have just begun to recognize the official character of the Harvard Glee Club, and to control its movements as a representative body of the University...
...Sheafe, as Ralpho, was the recipient of numerous bouquets from his many admirers; his voice was under excellent control, and his songs were sung with great spirit and effect...