Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1906-01-22
Elaborate Preparations for
Inauguration.
BECOMES GOVERNOR OF NEW
MEXICO AT HIGH NOON
In Spite Of Dislike for 0stentation
Event Promises To Be
Brilliant.

Today will witness the induction In
to the office of governor of New Mex
leo of Herbert ]. Hagerman of Ros-
chief executive of the territory. While
Mr.. Hagerman has especially re-
quested that the ceremonies be on a
moderate and unpretenttous scale.
elaborate preparations have been
made for the event, which will be
witnessed by a large number of the
most prominent officials and citizens
Of the territory and their families
The inauguration is the greatest So
ciety event of any season in New Mex
ico and today's affair promises to be
as brilliant as any of them. Certainly
If painstaking preparation goes for
anything the Inauguration will be Il
most imposing event. The following is
the program for the day.
At fifteen minutes before twelve
o'clock, noon, today. Governor-to-be
Herbert j. Hagerman, accompanied by
Governor Miguel A. Otero will drive
from the Palace hotel in an open car
rage to the Capitol building. They
will wait in the governors private Of
fee while Chief Justice William j.
Mills Is notified that Mr.. Hagerman
is ready to take the oath of office.
Oath Administered.
Governor Otero win then escort Mr..
Hagerman to the chambers Of the SUI
preme court, where, at noon, Chief
Justice Mils, in the presence of all
the justices. territorial officials. Off
GERS of the court, members OF the
bar, ladies' and citizens generally. will
administer the oath. This will con-
clude this part of the Inauguration
ceremonies,
The most elaborate affair Of the day
will be the reception and ball to be
held during the evening at the Palace
hotel The reception will begin
promptly at 8 o'clock and Will last un-
til o'clock.
Jose u. Sena. rs master of the cere-
monies, will introduce all callers on
the new executive and the receiving
party Music will be furnished by the
assembled at the Palace hotel in full
dress uniform. The receiving line VIII
consist Of Governor Herbert J. Hager-
man, Governor Miguel A, Otero and
Mrs. Otero. They will receive In the
center of the landing on the second
floor The inaugural ball Will start
promptly at $3.50 o'clock In the spa
cious ball room at the hotel. The
music will be furnished by Morrison's
from Dmauros orchestra from Albu-
querque, including Professor Dimauro.
There are eighteen dances on the
program. which Is a very handsome
and unique souvenir of the occasion.
Engraved on the cover is "Inaugura-
ton Reception and Ball. Tendered
Herbert ]. Hagerman by Citizens OF
Santa Fe." on the back cover Is the
coat of arms Of New Mexico. Upon the
inside title page of the program Is
engraved q vlgnette of Governor Ha-
german which is a very good like
ness
From 1890 to l O'Clock dainty re-
freshments will be served at a well
appointed buffet. adjoining the ball
room. which will be under the man
agement of william Vaughn, OF the
Palace hotel cafe. The following aro
among the dellcacies. Chicken salad.
stuffed olives, midget pickles, pine APP
pie sherbet, finger rolls. assorted cake
and coffee. During the evening punch
bowls will be placed In convenient
spots for the refreshment of the
dancers.
Well appointed wrap rooms and re-
firing rooms have been prepared for
the ladies and maids will he in attend
ance. Cloak rooms and smoking
apartments have been arranged for
the use of the gentlemen with several
attendants to provide for the com
forts Of all.
A large colonial porch has been
erected on the landing in the lobby OF
the second floor. This porch. which
Is a masterpiece Of the decorators art.
will be supported by large columns OF
the period Of 1876
At the renr OF the porch large
American flags viii be draped. imuch
in the manner of butterfly wings. boz
tween the flags In the center will be
magnificent pyrotechnic display OF
tiny electric bulbs. These bulbs viii
form an American flag which Will
| stand out brilliantly other flags viii
be profusely entwined with greens.
consisting OF smilax and pepper tree
branches Eleven crates OF greens
viii bo used for this purpose.
Floral Decorations.
The entire portion of the building
win be banked with a profuslon of
flowers. IA which point de settle and
the deer eolorsd FIamingo carnations
will be " evidence. The broad stair
way leading to and from the upstairs
landing will also be banked with
greens and flowers. Strings of electric
lights viii be twined about the rail-
ings and IN and out among the foil