Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-01-23

The reception and ball rendered Gov
ernor Herbert J. Hagerman by the
citizens of Santa Fe at the Palace Ho
tel last night, beside being the most
brilliant affairs Of the social season In
the Capital City were successes in ev
cry way, and paid fitting compliment
to the new executive.
1t is estimated that over 1000 per
sons called during the hour and a hall
which the reception lasted to pay their
respects to the new Governor as well
as to give a parting hand clasp to the
retiring one, Miguel A. Otero. Prompt
ly at 5 o'clock the reception began
when Governor Hagerman, took his
place at the head of the receiving line
His mother, Mrs. j. J. Hagerman,
assisted her son in receiving.
The other members of the line were
Ex-Governor Miguel A. Otero and Mrs.
Otero. Opposite the receiving line
stood several Of the Governors friends
and members Of the military staff, in
full uniform.
Adjutant General A. P. Harrington,
in full regalia, stood at the head OF
the stairs to the left Of the Governor,
at which point persons approached the
receiving line. Despite the fact that
1t was informal in every way, the at.
fair did not lack for brilliancy. The
handsome gowns worn by the women,
the evening dress Of the men and the
occasional fash of a uniform, beneath
the hundreds of electric lights, strong.
er than the suns rays, made a scene
of gaiety long to be remembered.
Callers Presented.
Clerk OF the Supreme Court Jose D.
Sena, as master of ceremonies, was at
his station at the head Of the receiv.
ing line and successfully presented ev.
cry conner to the new executive.
The dispatch and courtesy which he
exhibited until the last minute of the
reception, justified the belief the exec
utive committee had in him when he
was appointed to this important post.
Governor Hagerman continued greet
ing one and all with his own particu-
lar genial and kind smile and warm
western handshake. He appeared to
be in great good humor and laughed
heartily several times at humorous re-
marks.
Members of the floor committee were
posted along the line of entrance to
the hotel, and In the lobbies of the
first and second floor to keep those
who came, moving, and see that all
were given a chance to meet Governor
Hagerman. s.s.- rs.
BY o'clock, most of those in at
tendance had been presented to the
new head of the territorial govern
ment, and had found their way to the
fine ball room, where they waited i'm
patiently for the dancing to begin
Morrison's orchestra played few
short selections while Governor Hag-
erman and party, were coming down
stairs.
Ball Begins.
The new executive entered the ball
room walking with Mrs. Otero, and
followed closely by his mother, upon
the arm of Ex-Governor Otero. As
Governor Hagerman stepped through
the doorway the orchestra at sig
nal from the master Of ceremonies,
struck up the music for the first dance.
and immediately all was motion. Gov
ernoE Hagerman was not to>be outdone
by any one present and formed an
integral part Of one Of the first couples
upon the floor He was not allowed
to play the role Of wall flower during
the entire evening. Mrs. Hagerman,
the Governors mother, did not dance
but remained until a late hour, watch
ing the "bailadores" and engaging in
with her many new
friends.
The dancing lasted until almost 3
o'clock this morning, with several in
termissions during which the orches-
ira played concert numbres. A clari-
onet solo by Fred A. Young, entitled
"Dreamland," was well rendered and
received flattering applause.
The dance program as arranged by
the committee contained eighteen num-
bers and a Home, Sweet Home,"
waltz Several dances were encored
SO enthusiastically, however, that the
musicians were forced to replay them;
Four extra numbers were also givenat
the request of dancers. III Ha5s0S
At 10 o'clock, the doors to the hand.
somely arranged bouffet were thrown
open and from that time until the end
Of the ball, refreshments were served.
Punch bowls were placed at the en-
frances to the ball room, with corps
Of attendants, to see that no one went
thirsty,
Everything was along the lines Of
lnformality although the committees