The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-18
M'KlNlEY NOW AN Ii. D.
University of Chicago Conferred the
Degree with Impressive Ceremonies

CHICAGO oct. 1.-THE University Of
Chicago to-day conferred upon President
Mckinley the degree Of doctor .of laws.
The Kent Theatre was jammed by 500
spectators who applauded to the echo as
President Harper, placed around the
shoulders Of the nations Executive the
hood Of purple, to indicate, as DR.. Harper
said IN Latin. that the recipient of the
degree "had surpassed other men in ma
tive genius and devoted 70 it,"
The exercises at the University while
hampered very much by wet weather
were impressive in an extraordinary de-
gree.
The President spent the morning quietly
receiving only those callers for whom APP
poihtments had been previously made
Shortly before y o'clock he left the resi-
dence Of Captain Lafayette McAdams
and was driven rapidly 10 the white
House" of the University. the home of
President Harper Here luncheon was
served TO the presidential party, the
faculty of the college and a limited num-
Der of invited guests prominent among
whom was Archbishop ireland Of ST.
Paul.
Mrs. Mckinley was not present at the
luncheon but Joined the party at Kent
Theatre in time 10 witness the comforting
OF the degree upon her distinguished nus
band
Before the entrance TO the theatre, Mr..
Mckinley mounted a stand before Presi-
dent Harpers residence where he stood
under an umbrella and reviewed a long
line of the students of the Chicago Uni
al
learning.
At3 o'clock the President entered Kent
Theatre amid great enthusiasm. Pres-
dent Harper took the centre of the stage.
nanked by President Mckinley and Rev.
Or. Charles II. Henderson, chaplain or the
University.
The President presented striking fig
uro attired I'm the cap and gown. The cap
and gown were made from the finest faille
silk which shirred 10 yoke about the
shoulders fell IN graceful folds to his feet.
The bishop sleeves have the decoration
of three chevrons Of purple velvet, indi-
eating he high rank OF the degree confer
red.
The broad bands OF royal blue purple
velvet are the prominent feature Of the
front of the gown. The ceremony includ-
ed the presentation OF the Doctors hood
which added 10 the richness Of Of the roo
ing. The hood is made OF the same End
OF silk used in the gown and is adorned
with the royal purple indicative Of the
rank Of doctor Of laws, while the lining
OF maroon indicates the color OF the Uni
versitv of Chicago. \ handsome Oxford
cap. made Of the finest black velvet, with
a gold tassel. completed the academic
dress.
After prayer by DR.. Henderson. the
addresses on behalf Of the trustees was
given by Rev. Alonzo Parker. He spoke
on the The Firm Foundation OF Ma
tional Peace"
After the singing Of Anna. Prof. Albion
W Small delivered the address on behalf
Of the congregation. Throughout his adj
dress was greeted by unbOunded enthu-
slasm his remarks in commentator OF
the Presidents course during the trou-
bles with Spain being received with re-
sounding cheers.
solemnly and impressively the dean and
the president of the university then pro-
nouuced i'm Latin the formula comforting
the degree Of LID. upon Thea President
Of the United States When the purple
lined hood was placed around Mr.. Nc
Kinlev's shoulders the audience broke into
cheers. which lasted fully five minutes.
throughout the exercises the President
did not speak one word merely bowling
I'm response to the laudatory words Of the
colleglans and demonstrations OF the au-
dience
AT o'clock he left the university
grounds and was driven 10 the First Reg
iment Armory. where for some time ne
received the public Informally.
Great crowds Of people thronged The
streets. clamoring for admission 10 the
armury. and only part succeeded In
meeting the Presden, during the time
scheduled for the receptio'L
l.. the evening r. dinner was rendered
the president at the Auditorium Hotel
by President Harper. Of the University.