The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
NEW GOVERNOR
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Goode raped the convention to order al
noon. in the presence Of the most bril-
liant and distinguished audience that has
gathered beneath the dome Of the Capi-
tol for many years.
lie looked like the great leader he is
as he sat in mis- Zig chair. gavel in hand,
almost covered with the flags that fell
in handsome folds about his head. There
was a slight lull before the gubernatorial
party arrived. Meanwhile Mrs. a. J.
Montague entered The hall, accompanied
by hor lady friends and her children, and
took seats on the front row provided for
them.
A NOTE OF WARNING.
At this moment there was a ripple Of
applause in the rotunda. and this gave
evidence of The approach of the dis
tinguished party. In a second the hand
some figures of Afessrs. Thorn and Hun
ion were seen at the door and then the
party entered, the members OF the two
committees fling in in long rows on
either side, between WHOM the distin-
guished leaders passed amid shouts Of
applause. and took the seats provided at
the rostrum.
During prayer. which was offered by
Rev. T. II. Thames, Mr.. Montague's Dan
Vile pastor, the Governor and Governor
elect stood side by side in the centre OF
the group OF statesmen at the speakers
stand.
On their right were Beutenant-Gover-
nor-elect Willard and Speaker Ryan and
on their left We're ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Echols and Major w. a. Anderson.
a FERNENT PRAYER.
DR.. Thames, who is a handsome man,
with a rich and splendid voice, prayed
ferventIy for the successful conduct of
the administration of his longtime
friend, and those who will be associated
Win him.
Judge James Keith. who administered
the oath to the incoming officers, pre-
scented a distinguished picture as he sat
almost directly in front Of the speakers
stand To his immediate left was Judge
George NJ. Harrison. The other mem
bers OF the Supreme Court Mayor Tay-
lor. and the State officers were ranged
closely about The stand. During the de-
livery of President Goodies splendid adj
dress the ioint committee stood silently
IN the main aisle. When The Grand Old
Man In accounting the giories OF Vir-
gtnia's past, referred to the a6ministra-
ton of Governor Tyler, there was {. Fat
terfne burst Of applause, which was re-
rlewed with great Tigor when he men
toned the name of the distinguished
young man now about to take the office
IN charge.
THE CLIMAX REACHED.
But the applause did not reach its cli
max until The young Governor-elect arose.
bowed his acknowledgements to the au~
dience and began his magnificent address
It was some time before he could pro-
coed. but when the cheering subsided
there was absolute silence while Mr.. Mon
tague read his address from carefully
prepared manuscript.
The applause was deafening when Mr..
Montague concluded, and then IN most
impressive manner Judge James Keith
administered the oath of Office. Amid
much applause Governor Montague af-
fixed his signature TO the oath with a
pen handed &c him by Leutenant-Gov over
nor Ecilols.
The oath was then administered to Cap
tain Willard and Major Anderson ~
Judge Keith, and as congratulations were
passed around over the little table. there
was prolonged cheering. Governor Tyler
and observation-disclosures Echoi3 We're the
first to extend their congratulations to
the new officers. and at 1885 o'clock, on
motion of Mr.. Thorn, a recess was taken
for five minutes, ali of which time and
more was taken up in offering congratu-
lations TO the new officers. Governor
Montague, Major Anderson and Captain
Willard must have felt proud OF the &C.
casion. for there was a rush from all
quarters to wish them we'll in their new
CALLED TO ORDER.
President Goode called the convention
10 order at IL o'clock and instructed the
Sergeant at Arms to notify the Commit.
tee OH Inaugural Ceremonies that the
convention was IN session.
At 1910 the Sergeant at Arms announced
the approach of the party.
The Eubernatorial procession entered the
hall at lo;1l, in the following order:
Committee of the Constitutional Con-
Tention headed by Hon. A. p. Thorn
chairman; Legislative Committee headed
by Hon. Nv. ID. Cardwell. chairman,
GoNernor-elect a. ]. Montague and Gov.
ernor j. Hogc Tyler; Leutenant- Govern.
or-elect Joseph e. Willard and I.ieuten-
aEH-Goyernor Edward I5chols; Attorney.
General elect ". A. Anderson and Speak.
er OF the House John r. Ryan, prasi-
dent James Keith. Of the Court of APP.
peais. and the associate judges Mayor
r. M. Taylor. of Richmond, and the
heads of the several executive depart.
,nents Of tho State.
There was great applause as the pro.
cession reached the platform, Governor
elect Montague was escorted by Gov
ernor ]. HoEe Tyler.
Rev. DIR. Il. q. Thames pastor OF the
BAPTIST Church n lnanJilie. re one 4
church Of Governor Montague, offered |
an impressive and eloquent prayer.
MIR. GOODIES FINE SPEECH.
President Gooee then addressed The as
eernoly IN most aDpronria:e ana in. |
1eIesting rccapitulation or former inargu. |
raj events in the Commonwealth.
lie was listened 10 with profound at
tention and 1t the conclusion OF his re- !
marks was lsudIy applauded
Ise spoke as follows:
x .SSItIesncn tho a ms, -
er->'sa to your invitation, the Governor