ISBN: 9781154291179

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1920. Not illustrated. … More...

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1920. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The scholarly address of Senator Calder was delivered in an excellent manner and was most favorably received. After the degrees in course were given, President Collier at once began to confer the honorary degrees. His words of eulogy of each of the three doctors of laws drew rounds of applause from the audience, Doctor Hoover''s friends being numerous and demonstrative. President Collier then proceeded to confer the doctorate of letters upon Blasco Ibanez. He first delivered a speech in English and then, directly addressing the great Spanish author, repeated it all to him in Spanish. As soon as the famous novelist had been vested with the academic hood and had been welcomed into the fellowship of the Alumni of the University, waves of applause and cheers swept over the great audience. As soon as quiet was restored he began an address in Spanish, of rare literary merit, delivered with the highest oratorical effect. Fortunately several hundred people in the audience were of the Spanish race. The diplomatic representatives of Spain and nearly all the Spanish-speaking nations of South America, with their staffs and their families, were present, also several persons as representatives of Spanish-speaking univerities. Shouts of bravo frequently were heard as Blasco Ibanez terminated his passages, full of pathos, poesy and imagery. Even the non-Spanish portion of the audience was greatly moved by the speaker''s address. His vehemence, his gestures, and the tones of his voice captivated all; and when the excellent summary in English was read by Assistant Professor Doyle, with great expressiveness, everyone realized and appreciated and enjoyed the beauty and charm of the speech. It is safe to say that no finer or more appropriate address was ever delivered at an academic occ... George Washington University, Books, History, George Washington University Bulletin (Volume 18, no. 7) Books>History The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 18, no. 7; Publication date: 1920; Subjects: Education; Education / General; Education / Administration / General; Education / Aims<

ISBN: 9781154291179

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1920. Not illustrated. … More...

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1920. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The scholarly address of Senator Calder was delivered in an excellent manner and was most favorably received. After the degrees in course were given, President Collier at once began to confer the honorary degrees. His words of eulogy of each of the three doctors of laws drew rounds of applause from the audience, Doctor Hoover''s friends being numerous and demonstrative. President Collier then proceeded to confer the doctorate of letters upon Blasco Ibanez. He first delivered a speech in English and then, directly addressing the great Spanish author, repeated it all to him in Spanish. As soon as the famous novelist had been vested with the academic hood and had been welcomed into the fellowship of the Alumni of the University, waves of applause and cheers swept over the great audience. As soon as quiet was restored he began an address in Spanish, of rare literary merit, delivered with the highest oratorical effect. Fortunately several hundred people in the audience were of the Spanish race. The diplomatic representatives of Spain and nearly all the Spanish-speaking nations of South America, with their staffs and their families, were present, also several persons as representatives of Spanish-speaking univerities. Shouts of bravo frequently were heard as Blasco Ibanez terminated his passages, full of pathos, poesy and imagery. Even the non-Spanish portion of the audience was greatly moved by the speaker''s address. His vehemence, his gestures, and the tones of his voice captivated all; and when the excellent summary in English was read by Assistant Professor Doyle, with great expressiveness, everyone realized and appreciated and enjoyed the beauty and charm of the speech. It is safe to say that no finer or more appropriate address was ever delivered at an academic occ... George Washington University, Books, History, George Washington University Bulletin (Volume 18, no. 7) Books>History, General Books LLC<