The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-19
CONNECTICUT PARTY
CAP TURED THE TOWN
Governor Woodruff and Foot
Guards Have Parade, Re-
ception and Ball.
GIVEN A CORDIAL GREETING
Thousands Cheer Continentals as
They March With the Blues,
Social Functions.

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They March With the Blues,
Social Functions.
Governor r. S. Woodruff. staff and
party, Of Connecticut. having as their
special escort two companies OF tho
Governors Foot Guards. q famous
military organization OF that State,
spent yesterday In Richmond, en- route
home from the Jamestown Exposition.
They were rendered n reception By
the Governor and Mrs. Swanson at the
Mansion last night, and ball at the
Masonic. Temple later w the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues.
The Foot Guards, accompanied by
two bands, arrived early In the morn
Ing. and the Governor and his start
and Immediate party came IN about
noon. The soldiers went to the JEFF
ferson and the Governors party to
Murpt1y's. where forty rooms had been
engaged in advance.
The Connecticut people went over
much of the city In street cars and
carriages earlier in the day. and at
3 o'clock in the afternoon there was
q street parade of the Foot Guards
and the Blues. which furnished an
imposing spectacle. The line formed
in front of the Commonwealth Club,
on Franklin street, and marched to
the Capitol Square, by way OF the
Jefferson Hotel. from the balcony of
which 1t was reviewed by Governor
and Mrs. Woodruff. Governor and
Mrs. Swanson and a large u1mber OF
prominent vlsitors and residents. Both
the Executives were attended BY a
number OF their staff officers and the
scenes about the Jefferson were at
once brilliant.
Dlues Led the Way.
The Blues led the line of march, all
three companies having turned out,
under command OF Major T.. ".
Bowles. with members OF his stan.
mounted. The Blues Band came next
and the three. companies followed in
their numerical order. The Foot
Guards had with them two fine bands,
one marching attthe head OF each com ;
pany. They made splendid showing.
Company No. was commanded by Ma
jor Louis r. CLANCY, OF Hartford. and
No. by Major Smith G. Weed, OF New
Haven. The Blues and the foot
Guards" both showed up exceptionally
well. and were checred enthusiastlcal-
" all along the line of march. The
companies. disbanded In the Capitol
Square, and after the soldiers broke
ranks they enjoyed seeing more of
the city before preparing for the even.
Ing functions at the Mansion and the
Temple.
All Highly Pleased.
The visitors appeared to greatly en-
JOY their stay In Richmond, and they
said many nice things concerning the
city and her people.
The Foot Guards left about midnight
for Washing ton. where they will spend
to-day. The Governor and his party
will leave this morning and will also
stop over in the capital city. the entire
party leaving there for Hartford late
| tonight. "a
Mayor Mccarthy and a large number
of city officials and prominent Rich
monde people reviewed the military
parade from the Jefferson Hotel yes
terday afternoon, and they all appeared
to enjoy the fine marching and splen-
did appearance of the soldiers.
Reception Mt the Mansion.
Connecticut and Virginia mingled
s sSsnng G hs es.
when Goyernor and Mrs. ! Swanson Or,
Mansion shaeM 'q IN ia oo Governor
ruff of Connecticut; Mrs. Woodruff and
1 the members OF their party, which in-
Guided many pleasant and represents
tive people. fs n M
Decorated in palms land roses, and
1 festooned with smilax and asparagus
| ferns, the mansion smil edsa most cor
dial and inviting welcome Many OF
/ the Governors staff were in attendance,
4 and their gold-laced uniforms contrast
Ing with the scarlet and buff g me
Connecticut Foot Guards, added to the
efectiyeness OF the picture produces
4 by the lovely gowns worn Ebys the ladies
present against a framing Of green
and vivid masstng of American
4 Beauty and Richmond roses. /.
Of the held and
i 'graceful'~shower ofgthe Beauties. Red
A. silk shad ed scand stwere mo st Elective
\ and candy baskets at either end, filled
with conserved fruits and honbons,
made an extremely pretty finish.
In the Receiving Line. b. e. R
4 The receiving party stood In the small
4 receptton pprlor. Mrs, Swanson II was
A In VIII tte, and held an arm bouquet OF
roses, Governor and Mrs Woodruff
stood nextto the aovernorI,9f !, Viz Z, !,
being in pale blue, with pearl embroldy
cry. Mrs. Arthur Glasgow, OF 4 Lon don,
4 England, Wore black net ella borately
em6roidsrea! d, with silver Mrs Y, Henry
in pale luc,Sand Mrs. Sidney Buford
A Jr., in her wedding gown OF white
satin, trimmed. with point lace. !. u.
pa Mspass tSe opt
i them by Richmond peopl more than
ure over their trip, and expressed
|themsAlve,sl as del GIFTED 8the 9, :
El!mpse,s ot R!shmoRd and their Visit
i h The members OF the Foot Guards