The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-01-04
IN GRAND STYLE.
Gov Rich and the State Officers are Pub
licly Inaugurated.

Gov. Rich and the State Officers are Pub
hcly Inaugurated.
For the first time in the history of Mich
igan public Inauguration was held in
Representative hall on Tuesday and 1t was
a pleasant and successful affair that will un-
doubleday be continued in years to come.
Gov. Rich formulated the plan and il was
good one and highly enjoyed by the hall
full of visitors from all parts Of the state
At two O'clock the exercises began with
Gov. Rich, Il A. Alger Chief Justice Nc
Grath, Ex-Governor Alpheus Felch, the
state officers, the Governors staff, Senator
Patton and some representatives from
foreign countries who were IN the city on
the stage. The hall had been beautifully
TRAINED, and when 6led with people,
large number OF ladies being among the
crowd, the scene was certainly grand one.
Ex-Gov. Alger presided and made few
preliminary remarks. Other states were
holding their Inauguration exercises with
great pomp and ceremony and he thought
it was right that Michigan should do so.
and believed that the impression made by
it would be good on those assuming the Of
fee. After prayer and singing, Judge Nc
Grath made forcibe speech, commenting
ON the occasion and the universally of in
terest felt in the duties of the day by all
men OF all parties. He administered the
oath of Office TO the Governor and state Of
tcers, each repeating the the oath after the
Judge, after which the Judge intro
duced them to the audience who received
each one with cheers. Mr. Alger tb9n
made a few remarks of congratulation to
the officers and the friends who had gather
ed and called upon Ex-Gov. Alpheus Felch,
saying:
NEARLY fifty years ago. Governor Felch,
y0u took the oath of Office as executive head
Of this then infant state. and from that time
to this. there has been for you warm place
in the hearts of the people of Michigan,
Long may you live to enjoy their esteem"
Governor Rich, to you, to your associates
and to all who are here today, l wish all the
joys that can come in this happy new year;
that brighter skies may soon be over us all,
and that no shadow may come over your
homes"
In closing, he called upon Ex-Governor
FeIch, whose name was greeted with pro-
lopged cheering, which rose again as the
venerable patriot advanced to the front of
the platform.
He said 1t was with great embarrassment
that he, thus unprepared, responded to the
call of his friend General Alger. but neither
his voice, manner or sentiments betrayed
either embarrassment or the effects of old
age.
1t was my fortune" said he ito be con-
nected with Michigan's affairs ever since
she became state and to have lived within
her borders for some years while she was
yet territory. 1t is to this spot that my
affections are most deeply rooted, and this
is the people that love more than any
other. was here when the first governor
took the oath, and had the honor to grasp
his band after that oath had been admins
tered
Lieut. Gov. Mines was called upon. but
after remarking that he was pleased with
the ceremonies called upon Secretary of
State Gardner who gave stirring and elo-
quent talk.
The exercises closed with music by the
Lansing Quartet.
At o'clock the Governors reception was
held, the Governor and Mrs. Rich, being
first, and In the line Ex-Gov. Felch, Lieut..
Coy. Mines, Senator Patton, Congressman
Burrows, Treasurer and Mrs Wilkinson,
the other state ofiicers, Schuyler Odds. Col.
and Mrs. Devlin, Col. and Mrs. Latta and
Gait. and Mrs. earns. The full bench of
the supreme court were also present. Gov.
Rich received every one with hearty shake
OF the hand and friendly word. Il was
one of the largest and finest receptions ever
held.