Word: proper
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Yesterday was anniversary day proper at Princeton and many distinguished men who have been unable to attend the other events were present at the exercises in Alexander Hall...
...easily controlled is a bon-fire, and we honestly believe that Holmes Field is the best place for a fire because a centralized celebration is more easily controlled. We therefore request, on behalf of the students of the University, that we be allowed to have a bon-fire, of proper materials, after an athletic victory, on Holmes Field...
...feel that one reason why the celebration last night was carried beyond bounds lies in the fact that the authorities have been altogether too severe in suppressing the proper enthusiasm in the Yard and within the precincts of the College. Student enthusiasm after a great victory should be allowed to vent itself in marching and cheering in the Yard, and in celebrating on Holmes Field. The first celebration in the Yard a few weeks ago is an example of what we mean, and this is what we want and what every Harvard graduate should be glad...
...case in point. Yet on that night the watchman in the Yard twice tried to prevent men from marching around, telling them that if they were going to celebrate they must keep out of the Yard. This seems to us exceedingly unjust, for the Yard is the right and proper place for such a celebration, and there it ought to be permitted...
...writer feels that he is voicing the opinion of a great number of his fellows when he says that, though there is no statute in Massachusetts requiring Harvard College to fly the American flag over her buildings, it is right and proper that it should be done. Thought we may not to able to indict our trustees for their neglect, we may at least persuade them to raise the stars and stripes over University Hall. A flag would cost little. Who shall say that it would detract from beauty of the yard? I hope sincerely that at Memorial Day Harvard...