Word: mckinleyism
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...first of these has the ring of true poetry; in imagery it is unconventional and impressive, in wording dignified and strong. "The Song of the Brook," on the contrary, has neither marked originality nor beauty of phrasing to recommend it. Through the "Requiem"-on the death of President McKinley-runs sincerity of though, but, unfortunately, it is incorporated into a curious jogging, jingling rhythm mor eappropriate to a description of a sleigh-ride, for instance, than to a poem on a serious and dignified subject. "English Light Verse of the Nineteenth Century," by H. L. Warner, is the longest article...
Regular practice for the University football squad began on Friday, Sept. 20. The call for candidates had been issued for Thursday, and many of the men reported in Cambridge on that day, but on account of the day of morning for the late President McKinley, no work was done. On Friday, forty-four men came out; about the same number as last year. The squad has been steadily increasing, and by the time College opens, it will be at least as large as any in previous years...
Thursday, the day of mourning for the late President McKinley, was observed in the College by the stopping of all work and the postponement of the admission examinations set for that day. University Hall was draped in mourning, and a memorial service was held in Appleton Chapel under the Rev. Dr. Crothers of the First Unitarian Church. No further official action could be taken, as the University was not in session...
...McKinley is not present at Commencement the degree will not be conferred upon him, as there would be no opportunity to do so. Formerly a degree was conferred occasionally upon a person who was unable to be present; but the custom of the College for several years has been to confer the degree upon only those who present themselves in person on Commencement Day. I presume that this custom will be adhered to this year...
Votes of the governing boards in conferring degrees hold good indefinitely. It will be possible, therefore, to confer the degree on President McKinley at any later time at which he may be able to attend the Commencement exercises...