Evening journal., 1909-09-24
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/ time ago. Captain Maull invited tho Of
ncers 10 dinner. but they declined as they
had dined before they embarked for shore.
but they were entertained in most delight
| fu manner, nevertheless Then Captain
Nirden continued on his rounds, and at
dozens OF houses the officers were received
In the same hearty manner.
AT the home Of Captain Lyons the OFF,
GERS made their official call upon Governor
Pennewin remaining for sometime. and
when they returned to the feet In the
evening they we're unanimous in asserting
that they never had "a more delightful
time, the informality appealing TO them
immensely
II was with regret that many of the Of
ncers did not get back for the dance at
night. and the men OF the Dixie and the
torpedo boats sent wireless telegram
addressed TO the women Of lewes express
ing that regret.
Welcome For Governor.
Governor Pennewin and his party who
visited the battleship Montana we're givor
an elaborate welcome yesterday. Th'
"iaclxies" and marines were drawn up a
companlonway 20 the main deck. and th'
band played a welcoming selection.
"The Governor first" remarked the Of
fcor Of the deck. This is one time when
the ladies' do not take precedence" as he
bowed toward the young women Of the
party.
Governor Pennewill was received by
Captain Reynolds and LieutenantCom-
manderBeach and after beng entertained
for awhile in the Captains parlors the
entire party was escorted through the
ship The Montana cost more than 5000.
600 and on It are 9oO officers and men.
Every inch OF the ship was as sp.cS and
as span as new pin. After taking a
rapid-nre glimpse OF the features OF the
great naval lighting machine, Governor
Pennewin, Congressman Head and the
other visitors were escorted back TO the
main deck, with It's polished surface, an'
3 while the Montana's band played an in
: formal dance was held. Cigars and cga
rettes were placed out, and pleasing so
I, clai time was had.
The visitors had an opportunity to wit
/, ness a time-honored naval custom Whe
a red hag was run up indicating that din
nor for the crew was prepared. a colore
cook in spotless white. bearing a ira
filled with good things walked along
dignihed manner, and presented the ira
= and contents to the executive officer. wit
the same show OF dignity the officer san
pled the vands placed before him. n
cook retired 10 his domain and the bugl,
. sounded the can 10 the crew to mess. Tn
= Is a custom followed daily on all wa
4 ships and comes OF the earliest naval tr,
ditions.
When Governor Pennewil was ready
depart marine guard was drawn up
attention. Captain Reynolds escorted III
Governor AFT and then they marched b,
fore the marines, who stood at present,
while the band played a march. The regu
lations prescribe every detail Of this cerS
mony. Then there was leave taking at IA
companion way. and as the Governor
launch swung clear an ensign that ha
been raised on the battleship IN his homo
was lowered, and the guns on the uppe
deck thundered forth the prescribed salut
to the Governor
Captain Reynolds, Lieutenant Command
er Beach and the other officers and me
Of the Montana we're most hospitable. an
the visitors 10 the ship were we'll please
with the courteses shown The Montan,
steamed yesterday afternoon for Ney
York TO participate in the Hudson -Fultei
celebration there.