Word: brass
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Brass Band has obtained Roberts Hall for evening rehearsals, and will begin practicing this week...
...number of candidates for the Brass Band met last night in Mr. Hood's room. Horns' sputtered and cornets' wheezed, and all the north entry of Weld was kept unhappy for a couple of hours. Among the instruments, two trombones, and an E flat Helicon did the most execution. A snare-drum solo by Mr. Morrison was extremely sad and touching, - many wept. The band starts this year under the able lead of Mr. Burbank, with brilliant prospects. It has foresworn "chestnuts" and promises an entirely new repertoire: its only need at present is a few more altos, and anyone...
...HOOD, Capt.BRASS BAND. There will be a trial of candidates for the brass band held this evening, at 7.30, in 34 Weld. All men who have played, or intend to play brass or wood instruments, are requested to be present. Candidates will bring instruments and music...
...brass band has recently received reinforcements from...
When the two glasses are finally set in the brass mountings and the lens is complete, the diameter of clear glass inside the fittings will be three feet, the lens having a focal distance of 57 feet! This means that the cylinder of the telescope itself will be at least 57 feet in length, a monstrous "spy glass" indeed...