Word: publication
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...writer of the article entitled "Gosling and Swellington," in the last number of the Crimson, challenges a statement which was made in a previous article on "Public Opinion at Harvard"; and, as he seems to have misconceived the spirit of that article, I ask the use of your columns again for a short explanation...
...write with the idea or hope of carrying conviction, nor did I aspire to criticise Harvard social life. My aim was merely to show the influence which popular men have over public opinion at Harvard, and the good which they may do by means of that influence. I am not aware that this topic has ever been discussed in a college paper before, though in illustrating it I spoke of a practice which has been the subject of college comment, - I mean the practice of toadying...
...although I called attention to one unpleasant feature of college life, it was far from my intention to present an unfavorable picture of it; and it is hardly fair to say that my statements correspond with the exaggerations of the Herald. College evils are grossly misrepresented by the public prints, and society at large is not aware how much good there is in college life, especially in life at Harvard. Ability, when it is attractive, is quickly recognized here, and our leading men exert a good influence over their fellows; for it is one of the happy distinctions of Harvard...
...proved, however, Mr. Goddard had no need of the presence of his friends for encouragement; and though the race was not an exciting one to those who watched it, it was all the more glorious for the winner and for Harvard. Probably it will be impossible to convince the public that it was not an intercollegiate race; but if the newspapers will have it so, we shall leave it to the Yale papers to wage the battle. Mr. Goddard may well feel rewarded for his efforts, and we hope that if he wins in the coming Senior Scullers' race...
...surety that the same may be said of all boards in future. When the management of a large amount of property is confined to a small circle of men for a long time, they are liable to become negligent and to forget their position as the holders of public trusts...