Word: battalion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Lieutenant Burke's announcement of hours for instruction of squad leaders and others who are willing to assist in drilling, is a proof of the interest taken by the officers of the University in making the organization of a student battalion as effective as possible. We are sure that the members of the squads intend to cooperate with them in this, and permit no individual sloth or carelessness to delay the formation of companies and gradual perfection of battallion drill...
...commend itself to enough men to insure its success. An individual drummer or two can be of use now, to lead the different squads at each hour of drill, and accustom the men to keeping regular time in going through the manoeuvres. When the companies are permanently organized and battalion drill begun on Soldiers Field, not only will an efficient drum corps be an absolute necessity, but the College Band will be expected to proffer its services...
...need his services, should come out regularly, and we would urge all those who are considering the possibility of joining the squads, to do so at once. The sooner each individual makes an actual business of his daily drill, the sooner can permanent companies be formed, and a Harvard battalion organized on a true army basis...
...intercollegiate competitive drill between Harvard, Amherst, Brown and M. I. T. was held in Mechanics' Hall last evening. The Harvard squad entered only in the individual drill, which was won by M. I. T., with Amherst second. The battalion drill between Bronw and M. I. T. was won by the latter. A dance followed the drill...
...Technology Battalion has invited all the competing cadets to supper at the hall at 5.30 and the Harvard squad is notified to that effect...