Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-10
THE GOVERNORS BALL
Big and Gay Crowds-Bills and Peti-
 tions to Be Presented.


 tions to Be Presented. Hartford, Jan 1O.-The inaugural ball given by the First company, Gov ernor's Foot Guard, in honor of Gov ernor George r. Mclean, was the so- cial event of the season in this city last night. The Foot Guard armory was transformed into a complete can opy of cerise and white bunting, con- pletely hiding the walls and ceilings. and the relief decorations were very elaborate. Governor Mclean was re- ceived with military honors by the guard, and afterwards held reception at which many hundreds of the best known people of the city were pre- scented. Major Louis Cheney of the Foot Guard was master of ceremonies Music was by Colts First regiment band, and Beeman X Hatch's orches- tra. Dancing followed the reception, and was continued until a late hour. The attendance was very large, the crush being great at the reception, and represented military and civic guests from all parts of the state. It is es- timated that fully 1000 people grasped the hand of the states new chief ex- ecutive. Promptly at 10 o'clock Gov. ernOr Mclean entered the ball room. accompanied by Major Cheney, and Colts First regiment band struck up the march. Hail to the Chief" The governor was followed by the state dignitaries and the many visiting mill 1tary officers, among whom were Gen. eral Frost and staff. Colonel Sucher and fifteen officers of the Second regi- ment, Major Clarke and officers of the Second company, Foot. Major Lud- dfnSton and officers of the Second con- pany, Horse Guards, Major Andrus of the Putnam Phalanx, officers of the Fourth and Third regiments, Con- mander Averill and officers of the Nav al battalion and members of the Old Guard of New York. The grand march sWas led by Governor Mclean and Mrs w. C. Skinner of Hartford, followed by Major Cheney and Mrs Woods of Sims. bury, and the dancing winch followed lasted until late hour The arrange ments were in charge of the First com pany, Governors Foot Guard and committee composed of leading resi- dents of this city assisted in receiving the guests.
 The following petitions to the gen. eral assembly were filed in the sfate secretary's office yesterday:
 William D. Grant and others for the incorporation of the Willimantic Traction company.
 David G. Porter and others of Wa terbury for an amendment to the charter of the city of Waterbury and an act incorporating the town of Mattatuck.
 : City of Willimantic for an amend O hoy
 Fl. T. Ford and others for the in. corporation of the A1oodus and Marl- borough Transportation company. ". l.. Adams and others for a char ter for the Jewett City, Preston and Street Railway company.
 Warren L. Hall and others for an act incorporating a telephone com pany in Waterbury.
 Litchfeld Gas Light company for power to increase the capital to S2O.O
 s. Harrison Wagner and others for 3 charter for the Danbury and State Line Electric Railway company.
 Danbury and Bether Street Railway company for extension of route.
 John H. Whittemore and others for q charter for, gas company in the town of Naugatuck.
 Willimantic Ga and Electric Light l Co. for amendment of charter.
 w. E. Goodwin and others. for the 1 incorporation of the Point TramWay 1! Co.
 F. c. Rockwell and other for the in- of the West End Railway 1 Co in Hartford and West Hartford.
 Borough of Wallingford, for power l to manufacture, sell and distribute l electricity.
 George IT, Stoughton, for incorpora. 1 don of the Willimantic Loan and Trust ! Co.
 City of Norwalk, for an amendment l to charter.
 Bloomfield, Tariffville and East l Granby Tramway Co, for leave to | build in Bloomfield.
 Greenwich Tramway Co, for amend nent to charter.
 Julius Gay and others for the incor- | poration of the First voting district of l tarmington as q borough.
 D. B. Spalding and others, for a | street railway company in Groton.
 Derby Gas Co, for amendment to | hcarter.
 Ousatonic Water Co, for amendment l to charter.
 Matthew A. Reynolds of New Ha- yen, for incorporation of illuminating l md heating company.
 Merlden Electric Railroad Co, for 1 amendment to charter.
 For amendment to charter of the | of West Haven.
 Charles F. Thayer of Norwich, for | charter for the Norwich Municipal | Lighting Trust Co.
 c. B. Harwood and others, for in- of Rockville, Broad Brook md East Windsor Street Railway Co. l
 Washington school district of Hart iord, by Alexander Angus, for correc- ion of boundary lines.
 When James F. Woodruff of Litch- field heard that he had been nominat- d on the democratic ticket for secre- ary of the state, he wrote to his old friend and fellow member of last ses- 'ion's judiciary committee. Senator final of Middletown, who had received hfa rQnnh1ioQn nomina tiOD for. |