Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-17
HASTINGS, INAUGURATION.

Inauguration day was a success IN every
particular. The demonstration in honor
of Gov. Hastings was as enthusiastic as
the majority by which he was elected.
! There WAS music, marching and cheering
in quantity and quality to satisfy the most
! ardent devatee of either. From the start
ing of the escort from the executive man
SION to the close Of the reception Tuesday
evening and the inaugural ball everything
passed off harmoniously and smoothly.
The parade was a splendid spectacle and
the fireworks that night brilliant and
fitting close to the pomp and circumstance
of the proud day.
The first ceremony of the inaugural
was the induction of Walter Lyon into the
office of lieutenant governor, which began
at half past IL that morning. In quitting
the chair in the senate, Lieut. Gov. L. A.
Watres delivered a bFi7t but feeling address
u the members OF the senate, referring 10
the pleasant relations between them and
the ties about be sundered.
Judge Simonton was escorted into the
chamber and administered the oath 10
Lieut. Gov. Lyon, who subscribed 10 the
oath AMI spoke very briefly.
AT this juncture the sound OF music ap-
preaching was heard, and the senate ad-
journed to witness the Inauguration ofGoV-
Daniel Il. Hastings on the west poruco
of the capitol. Gen. Hastings was cheer
ed all aloug the line, and when ne appear
ed on the platform the vast rhrong OF peo-
plc gathered upon the capitol grounds
,ays vent 20 a cheer of welcome strong
and hearty The justices of the supreme
court followed close upon tne.governor, ,and
a few minutes past noon the oath Of once
vas administered by Justice Sterrett.
GOV. PATHS son stood by the side Ell Gen'
hastings while the oath was administered.
Gov. Hastings then delivered bis lnaug-
ural address in an impressive style, the
great crowd giving close and appfeclaIlVe
attention, cheering him again at It's con-
clusion The ladies of the cabinet ana
wives of tue Supreme court justices oc-
cupied pavilion erected to the right ol
the rostrum, On which the governor stood,
and at the conclusion of the ceremonies
were conducted to carriages by Private
Secretary Beitler and Capt. Delaney and
driven 10 the executive mansion.
The parade was formed. 1t was headed
by platoon Of mounted police. 1oV.
hastings and ex-Guv. Pattison rode TO-
sether, and in the same carriage were
Rev. Mr.. Houck aud Senator George Han
DIV Smith, chairman of the joint legislative
committee on arrangements. Following
wsle carriages containing members OF the
ioint committee and otner dignitaries.
Following these the Pennsylvania State
college band and the State college cadets,
the guard of honor. Everywhere along
the line the cadets were applauded and
admired for their bearing, their discipline
and military maneuvering, they carrying
off the hunors of the parade from the spec
tators. The national guardsmen came
after and then the political CLUBS. The
Penrose club of Philadelphia presented a
fine appearance. The young mems Tsrl1
club of PIttsburg showed up in fne style
with the Knights of Pythlas band IN the
lead and received many compliments
long the very long line of march.
Gov Hastings reviewed the parade from
the stand erected opposite tie executive
mansion on Main street, this ceremony oc-
cupying nearly an hour. The cadets pass
cd in review in splendid style, marching
company front.
Gov. Hastings next went to the execu-
tive department and sent to the senate,
which met at O'Clock, the names OF Gen
Frank Reeder as secretary of the com
monwealtb; FL. Clay Mccormick, for
Atty. General Thos. j. Stewart TO be adult
ant general; James Il. Lambert to be IN
surance commissioner and James Camp
bell of Plttsburg to be factory inspector
All were confirmed at once, and immediate
| ly afterwards Reeder. Mccormick, Stewart
| and Lambert were sworn in.
The reception Tuesday night was attend
ed by members of the legislature aud many
Others, who availed themselves of the op-
portunity to meet the new Governor Ex-
Gov. James A. Beaver assisted in receiv-
ing and was a conspicuous figure. After
the parade the members of the Tariff club
dined with G. L. Magee at the Common
wealth, and they completely filled the big
| dining room. The club left for Pittsburg
on the western express at midnight, well
nlaasad With their treatment