The Washington times., 1901-10-24

rcbes. and with the others filed out upon
the campus. IN the procession President
Roosevelt had for his marching compan-
ion President Hadley, also in college
robes. They were preceded first by Col.
7. y. Bingham, the chief marshal; Prof;
John c. Schwab. Executive Secretary Of
the Bicentennial Committee, and Thomas
Hooker, 4 distinguished son of Yale After
the two presidents were Governor Nc
Lean, of Connecticut. and EX-President
Dwight: representatives of the city gov
crIiment; all the Yale Corporation. lnClud-
ing Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew, and
5.0,g more paraders, consisting of the
pre- sidtnts from nearly every college i'll
the Union. the foreign university dele
gates, Marquis Ito, Booker 7. Washing
ton, Andrew ID. White. Ambassador to
Germany; Joseph II. Choate. Ambassador
to England and many other well-hnown
men.
it is but short distance from Yale
campus to the Hyperion Theatre. but the
immense crowd which blocked practically
every foot Of space in and around the
campus made II almost Impossible for the
procession to move. About President
Roosevelt, as he made his way through
this throng, were mounted police, Secret
Service men. and local detectives. AT the
entrance to the theatre there was Il solid
mass of humanity. Men and women were
actually fighting for vantage points from
which 10 get glimpse of President
Roosevelt.
The scene on the stage of the Hyperion
Theatre was striking. President Hadley
sat in the centre of the stage, President
Roosevelt at his right, and Governor Nc
Lean at his left on either side were
diplomats. Senators. judges, army and
navy officers, leading physicians authors,
Cabinet officials. and presidents of uni
versities. But at the time these men
took their seats on the stage there was
not a person in the auditorium.
There was tantaliZlng delay in the
arrangements for admitting the 1908
ticket holders into the theatre. 1t appear
ed that the 3.OJ. particularly the women.
tried to get in the one entrance at the
same time. Coupled with this We're the
almost ungovernable efforts Of crowd
of men and women, without the necessary
cards of admission, to make their way
through the door. The rush was so great.
confined to such a small space, that many
women, whose husbands were on the
stage and who had special tickets could
not get within 100 feet OF the main en-
trance.
great number of .he wo.lcn, and
many of the alumni, who were specially
invited, tus ned away in despair of enter
ing the theatre. When the audience, in
which the women predominated, was
finally seat ed, President Hadley stepped to
the front of the stage. and introduced
Edmund Clarence Stednlan of New York,
the author and reader of the commemora-
tive poem. The reading of the poem was
followed by one of the features of com
y
scholars took the livelicst interest, the
singing of the Greek Festival Ode" com
posed by Prof. Thomas q. Goodell, of
Y ale University, professor Of Greek la n
guage and literature; Prof Horatio w.
Parker. OF Yale, composed the music.
This was sung by choir of several hun
dred Yale students. 1t was roundly ap-
plauded-
Mr. Justice Brewer of the United States
Supreme Court. then delivered the com
memorative address on "Yales Relation
attitude of Yale on the questions Of pub
lie matters and public men, Mr.. Justice
Brewer remarked:
Il thank God that Yale men can recog-
nize a Washington, even though his first
name is not George.
This reference to Booker T. Washing
ton was greeted with great applause.
Then came the presentation of honorary
degrees. Every name read was cheered.
This was particularly when the name
of Samuel Clemens mark Twain was
mentioned. The interesting event in the
presentation Of honorary degrees was
held for the last, and this was the pres
eutation of the degree to President
Roosevelt. When the other candidates
had received their marks OF distinction,
DR.. Hadley, during a luli Of the cheering,
said:
one name yet remains" He had
! hardly uttered these words when dele
| gates, guests, and graduates rose in
| body and cheered. AT the next pause DR..
| Hadley continued: TO Theodore ROose-
| welt. while he was yet a private citizen.
we offered the degree Of doctor of laws
on account of his achievements IN letters,
! history. and public service" Then the
audience broke out again with tumultu-
| Gus cheers.
Since in his providence" continued Dr
Hadley, lit pleases God to give him an
| other title, we give him double measure.
President Roosevelt is Harvard man,
| but his broad vision and natural sympa-
| thy and his perseverance for truth and
| right will make him glad to be an adopted
! son of Yale
| dent Roosevelt arose from his seat and
was greeted with louder cheers than be
| fore When he had received his degree
| from the hand of DR.. Hadley. the crowd
rose again and called for speech. Pres
| ident Roosevelt, in response, took "A few
| stems toward the front OF the stage and
said:
i have never worked at task worth
! doing that l have never found myself
! shoulder to shoulder with sons of Yale
| have never yet been in any struggle for
! righteousness or decency that Yale men
| have not been on hand to give me
| strength and courage. As we walked in
| procession just now We passed a gateway
erected in memory Of Yale men. one OF
| whom / was with in the fight at Santiago.
! and who fell there With these memories
| ] thank you for the honor conferred upon
| me. / thank you dOubly because you
| planned to do IL when | was a private
After the exercises in the Hyperion as
| many Of the audience as could crowded
TO the stage TO shake hands with Presi-
| dent Roosevelt. women being TO the fore
| front. Mark Twain came In for a large
| share OF attention as he left the theatre
many surrounding him and shaking his
| hand President Roosevelt was driven 10
| the home of William w. Farnam on
| Prospect Hill. where he was entertained
4 while ne remained i'm New Haven.
In the evening the President and his
| party were driven to the new Yale bicen-
| tennial dining hall. where Mr.. Roosevelt
| held reception for one nour. After this
| social function, the President returned to
| the Farnam residence. dinner was
| given In his honor during the evening, nt
| which about forty persons were present
| upon the invitation of Prof and Mrs Far
| nam.
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