Word: band
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...spite of the heavy rainfall the Harding-Coolidge Torchlight Parade held last night in Boston proved to be one of the most successful political demonstrations in recent years. The Harvard Unit, of over 800 men, headed by the University band, started at 6.45 o'clock with Alexander McElwain '21 as marshal and marched to the corner of Marlborough and Arlington streets where it united with the Harding-Coolidge Clubs of Boston University, M. I. T., and Tufts...
...Harvard unit of this division, of which A. McElwain '21 is chief marshal, will assemble in the Yard at 6.45 P. M. Here, torches, crimson sashes and red-fire will be given out. After leaving the Yard, the unit, headed by the University band, will go by the Freshman Dormitories, back up along Mt. Auburn street to Plympton street and thence by Massachusetts avenue to Boston. It will then march through Marlborough street to Arlington street where it will unite with the other college organizations and form behind the 6th division...
Headed by the University Band, all marchers will assemble in front of University Hall at 6.45 Thursday evening. Here the torches and distinguishing sashes will be given out. The number of torches will be limited, going to the first arrivals. The Unit will march into Boston over Massachusetts avenue to the corner of Marlborough street, where a large addition of graduates is expected from the Harvard Club of Boston...
Cheering--fair, singing--none, band--ragtime. That is the situation as regards support of the eleven in their last few games at the Stadium. Williams, with a meagre crowd of supporters, out-cheered Harvard, and no one was on hand to lead the Crimson stands in return for the songs from the Purple. At one time the Harvard leaders with little regard for courtesy called for a cheer at the precise moment Williams started a song. The University Band played popular rather than college tunes...
...registered voters, a Committee on Absentee Voters is preparing to investigate the laws on the subject and at a later date will be glad to explain the method of voting by mail which is permissible in 14 states. Shortly before the election, a notary public will be on band so that the members of the club will have as little trouble as possible in sending in their votes...