The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-18
new JERSEYS DAY
FEATURE |! OF FAIR.
Will, an Ideal Day the Celcbra-
ton Is a Success. and Governor
Stokes Makes Fine Speech.
DISCIPLES ALSO CELEBRATE
First Denomination to Have a
Day at the Fair and Several
Thousands Take Part.

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GROUNDS, VA. October l7.---e:hief OF
the events here to-day was the cele-
bratlon OF New Jersey Day and Gov
ernor Stokes and the big delegation
from Jersey made the day 8. big suc-
cesE.
The formal exercises OF the day
occurred on the reviewing stand orer-
ios.,,ig Lee Parade. lust after Gov.
ernor stokes. with Governor Woodruff,
OF Connecticut; Governor Cutler. Of
Utah Lieutenant Governor. J. Taylor
Ellyson, OF Virginia; Exposition Pres
tdent Tucker. Admiral Harrington, d.
rector-General Martin and others, had
reviewed parade and witnessed drills
b. United States troops on the
grounds. The weather was IDEAL for
the outdoor exercises.
President Clarence z. Breclenbridge,
of the New Jersey Exposition Com
mission, presided and introduced the
speakers. After President Tucker ana
Lieutenant- Governor Ellyson had well
coined the visitors from New Jerse-
to the exposition. Governor Stokes an
eloquent and polished speaker. was In
PRODUCED to respond. His speech, In
which no dealt with the historic
achievements of his State and the Old
Dominion. was one Of the wlttiest and
best yet heard at the exposition, and
he was frequently applauded.
United States Senator Frank @.
Briggs followed the Governor With an
address on the jamestown settlement.
and after him President Demerest. Of
Rutzer's College, delivered the Grafton
Of the day.
1t was expected that Governor Swan
son would attend the exercises and de-;
liver the address welcoming the New.
Jersey citizens to the exposition, but
he and Mrs. Swanson found 1t necessary
TO leave at II o'clock this morning
Luncheon followed the exercises on
the reviewing stand, and this afternoon
from to o'clock the New Jersey En-
position Commission rendered Governor
Stokes reception at the New Jersey
Building, which was attended by tho
several Governors here. and large
and distinguished party OF Army and
Navy officers and those in civil life.
Disciples of Christ Day.
This was also Disciples of Christ Day
at the fair. and thousands OF members
of that denomination, including the
delegates to the International Mis-.
sionary Convention of the church.
which closed last night partici-
pated in the program OF exer-
cises. They assembled near the main
entrance to the Exposition Grounds,
and. headed by the Exposition Band,
paraded around the grounds. They at
sracted much attention.
The Disciples are the first denomina-
ton TO celebrate a day at the fair. a
remarkable spirit of enthusiasm per-
vaded their ranks. The formal exer-
cises OF the day occurred in the Audi
forum, commencing at 1870 o'clock.
and every seat in the big building was
occupied. The address of welcome on
behalf of the exposition was delivered
by President Tucker. and on behalf
OF the Commonwealth by Lieutenant
Governor Ellyson. The orator of the
day was the Rev. DR.. j. H. Garrison, OF
st. Louis. editor of the Christian Evan
gelist.
Connecticut Party Leaves.
Leaving Old Point Comfort aboard
their special train at midnight to-
night were Governor Woodruff and the
official Connecticut party. here for the
celebration of Connecticut Day yester-
terday. They go to Richmond, where
the Governor will be entertained by
Governor and Mrs Swanson at the
Executive Mansion, and the Governors
Foot Guard, of New Haven, will be en-
tertained by the Richmond Blues.