In the line there were also various other officers and professors, clad in cap and gown.

In this order we marched to Sanders Theatre, where, after the usual Commencement exercises, came the conferring of the honorary degrees.

This, it seems, is always considered the most interesting feature at Harvard.

It is not known, until the individuals appear, upon whom the honorary degrees are to be conferred, and those receiving these honours are cheered by the students and others in proportion to their popularity.

During the conferring of the degrees excitement and enthusiasm are at the highest pitch.
When my name was called, I rose, and President Eliot, in beautiful and strong English, conferred upon me the degree of Master of Arts.