Middletown transcript., 1895-01-19

greatest throng of people ever seen on any
sim liar occasion in Dover was present to
spec d the parting guest" and welcome the
new magistrate to his official position.
The incoming trains from the north and
south brought the eager, expectant visitors,
among whom were the leading men of the
State The National Guards of Delaware,
the college cadets and the members of the
numerous Republican clubs We'd with each
ether in their manifestations of patriotic
enthusiasm, and Dover itself was decked
in gala array in honor Of the occasion,
It is estimated that at least 5000 people were
on the street to witness the inaugural pa
rade which formed at 1890 in three divis-
ions, the first consisting of First Regiment
of Infantry, National Guard of the State
Colonel George Marshall commanding.
Second-The Delaware College Cadets Gov
ertttf Reynolds and staff. Governor elect
Marvil and State Officials in carriages and
all Republican Clubs. Third-Colored Re-
publican Clubs.
The parade was reviewed in the Public
Square by Governor Reynolds and Cover
nor-elect Marvil, after which the Guberna-
torial party was escorted to the Court
House, and in the presence Of the assem-
bled Legislature and as many persons as
could be packed into the old Court House.
Associate Judge Marvil administered the
oath of office ON the same old Latin Bible
famous for having been printed in 1916.
The Inaugural ceremonies were very
simple and were soon over and after bene-
diction by Rev. Mr.. Pilchard the enthusias
tic crowd gave vent in loud and prolonged
shouts and cheers for Governor Marvil.
Long Live the Governor!
THE GOVERNORS RECEPTION.
The Governors Reception was held in
Court House from to 8 p. m. and thous
ands of visitors had the pleasure of being
introduced to Gov. Marvil. He was as
listed in rec ewing by the following well
well known ladies of the state who added
grace and beauty to the many other
charms of the occasion: Mrs. n. B. Smith
ers, of Dover, in black silk and lace. Miss
Ida Bacon of Laurel, white silk and lace,
Miss May Sharp, of Laurel lavender silk
and purple velvet Mrs Martin B. Burris,
Middletown, nile green taffeta with green
velvet and chiffon, Mrs. George Smith.
Laurel, white silk and lace. Miss Lizzie
Willis, Milford, lavender silk, white satin
and lace.
Each lady carried bouquet of exquite
roses which had been presented by Gov.
Marvil.
The Secretary of State Hon. n. B. Smith
ers, with all the courtly grace of the old
school gentleman, introduced the visitors
to his Excellency the Governor and to the
ladies in attendance. Everyone expresses
greet pleasure at the kindly courtesy with
which Gov Marvil greeted his guests. H e
is very pleasing in manner genial and
social and very approachable.
THE INAUGURAL BALL.
The eventful day closed with the Gus
tomary Inaugural Ball at the Rink. There
were more guests invited than could be
accommodated in comfort and the result
was crush, the eager crowds filled the
street to the opposite crossing, seeking ad-
mission to the scene of revelry. Dancing
was nevertheless. the feature of the ball,
and many were the amusing and grotesque
figures cut by the dancers who were UNI
daunted by the pressing crowds, in spite of
obsticles, 'tripled it off, as lightly as the
circumstances would permit The crowds
began to disperse hortly after midnight;
and the late corners had more comfort. The
music was furnished by Prof Oglesby's
Orchestra, of Chester. Pa.
The prettiest and most attractive and
most popular lady aud handsomest man
seen at the ball are said to be from Middle
town or nearby.
Dover had her hands full to accommodate
the many visitors. The hotels and boarding
houses were all full. the Richardson House
alone having over 200 guests.
Those who attended the Inauguratitn n
from Middletown and vicinity were:
G. D. Kelley, A. G. Cox, &c. Parker, ,Dr.H
Vaughan NJ B. Burris, Hugh C. Browne,
Frank Pool. Howard Poo, John G. Kelley
Reese Parker, Fred Crouch, Gray Taylor,
Mr.. Pitt, d, L. Dunning, Emlin Massey,
Horato Pharo. Will Carpenter, Boyd
Cleaver, A. S. Naudin, G. w. w. Ma udain
DIR. Mckee, J. NJ. Clayton, Mrs. NJ. B. Bur
ris, Mrs John W. Jolls. Mrs. Theo. Arm
strong, Miss Sallie Jolls, Miss Ethel Paryis,
Miss Bessie Reynolds and othors.
Unclaimed Letters.
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