Word: reformable
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...become my patron saint. 'Fine clothes and cigarette outside,' the writer in the Advocate says. There is one thing in my favor; I am not open to the fine-clothes charge, - though for a very good reason. But then I have smoked enough cigarettes to counterbalance that. I must reform. I will begin immediately." And I laid out plans for extensive readings on deep subjects, and determined to be a diligent searcher after truth...
Finally, if those disliking the music at the Chapel are honestly seeking reform, let them know that a kind word of encouragement for those untiring and well-meaning efforts of the choir will be of more use in bringing about the desired result than all sarcastic revilings...
...curious rule relating to the wearing of long hair by students provides that the "President shall have power to reform it, or, as need shall require to make his address to any three or more of the overseers, who shall take order concerning...
...second offence; for the third a public confession of the offence at some public meeting of the students; for the fourth, "he shall be noted down for a prophane person and have his commons sittings in the Hall uncovered." After a month's trial, if he does not reform, he shall be expelled...
...short notice, and was both acted and sung to perfection. The duet of Martha and Mephistopheles was encored, and was one of the best features of the performance. The Knickerbocker chorus was intended (we have since been informed) to represent a combination of all the late schemes for "Dress Reform." The effect was certainly startling, but we fear that the dress was not entirely understood by the audience. As a whole the burlesque was an "immense" success...