Word: torchlighted
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...forms into which Harvard political enthusiasm evolved perhaps the best known is the "torchlight parade," first conceived in 1868 in the campaign of Grant and Seymour. Its features of orginality, its full panoply of plug hat, black bottle, and class uniform, seem to have been due not to any gradual development but according to all reports were present at the very first parade. This fact is not entirely certain, however, as the reporter for the college paper, who was present at this 1868 procession, was unable to give at good account of either himself or the procession. His notes, taken...
...wrath of the Faculty descended upon a proposed torchlight procession, decreeing that if one was conducted it must not be as representatives of the University. Accordingly with true Harvard deference for University authority, a transparency was carried by the Class of 1873 in the procession, which bore upon it the legend, "Whoever says we are Harvard Seniors is a Liar and a Villain." This obedience to the Faculty's decree taught that body never to interfere again in processions of this kind...
...opportunity to vote, the clubs would be accomplishing a great service. It also seems to me that a straw vote would be a good measure to stimulate interest, to secure a wider participation in political affairs. When I was at college the fashion used to be to indulge in torchlight parades, marching right into Boston. Perhaps this has become old-fashioned now but it was a great way to arouse enthusiasm. The Republican Club has taken the lead in securing a really first rate speaker, when they procured Mr. Mondell. I think the other two organizations should do the same...
While the past is always charmingly wrapped in a golden haze, the future in this case is no less pleasing. For year after year the undergraduate has listened apathetically to appeals for his interest in the seething world outside. Except when such participation promised a gay torchlight procession or a chance to hurl milk bottles without interference it moved him not. But when deans and presidents themselves rush from the cloister the undergraduates will doubtless fling aside robes and sandals and plunge into the whirring world...
...evening of his arrival Prince Umberto was guest of honor at Government House. President de Alvear and ISO distinguished officials were present. After food, wine and speeches had been mixed, the Prince viewed from a balcony a torchlight procession staged by the gleeful denizens of Buenos-Aires...