Word: formals
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...hair, he swears rarely, smokes not at all, limits his drinking to two Scotches (neat). He wears conservative ties and double-breasted suits, which he buys off the rack at St. Paul's Maurice L. Rothschild & Co. He is equally at home with bankers and ditchdiggers. He is formal in his professional relationships, always keeps his coat on whatever the temperature, looks disapprovingly on those of his associates who wear flashy sports jackets. While talking, even in private, he organizes his replies into Point One, Point Two, Point Three, etc. He views himself dispassionately, once called a conference...
...group of jazzmen topped by trombonist J. C. Higgen-botham breaks loose in the Dining Hall at 3 o'clock. The concert is sponsored by the House Committee in an effort to stimulate College interest in jazz and to round out Leverett's weekend entertainment program, which includes a formal dinner and dance Saturday evening. Some of the East's better known jazz artists will be featured...
Final decision on the University's World War II Memorial will not come before October, when full architectural advice has received consideration, Henry C. Clark '11, Secretary to the joint Associated Harvard Clubs-Alumni Association Committee charged with the choice, said yesterday. His statement accompanied release of a formal interim report of the Committee's progress by chairman Leverett Saltonstall...
...dances are already scheduled for the affair. One will be the big formal ball on Saturday night at which two, count them, two bands will supply the music. On Friday, there will be an informal dance in Mem Hall...
Prince and President shook hands. They stood at attention outside the White House door while a Navy band played the Belgian anthem and The Star-Spangled Banner. Then they went inside for a formal tea. Later, there was a white-tie stag dinner.* The party broke up early...