Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-04-03

80 Wy F
TO new governors as getting turned
J down for statehood and has imbibed
somewhat of the spirit n and cry
of the rabblc in monarchical coun-
tries, "The King is Dead. Long Live
the King When the president ap-
points q new executive for our much
abused territory, Albuquerque, as
metropolis Of the aforesaid, rises
noDiy 10 the occasion ana extends the
glad hand in n royal welcoming style.
The Commercial club. that ever ready
factor IN the social life of the terri-
tory, opened It's spacious II ON
modious interior to the public, that
all might know the first man IN the
territory, and IN the words of Caesar.
lie cnmc. ne saw, he conquered.
Albuquerque, masculine ana iemi-
nine. individually ana collectively, Is
most fayorably disposed towards the
presidents latest appointee. He is n
warm believer IN statehood Opti-
mlsm along that line Is still fashion
able, else according to advanced
thought, Il il the best for the final
outcome 10 think statehood anyhow.
Hope springs eternal IN the human
breast" and-in the body political
But this Is no intended discussion OF
the much discussed question; only |
a few femininely inc-onseQuental inn
prcssions OF the governor as seen at
the reception and put together In a
hit and miss style For the liberty,
We rave his EX~collcncy's pardon.
Probably all the men. certainly all
the M thought him handsome in
u distinguished sort of a military
fashion. Governor Mills Is possessed
Of great dignity. yet -graciousness
enough 81 manner to avoid the effect
81 hauteur, ana Is old school in his
charming Courtlincss of manner
though certainly not SO in his dane
ing, which an enthusiastic dobutante
declared perfect New Mexico has
lust cause to feel proud Of Governor
Mills. \ prominent social leader
and remarked on the red car
nation which adorns his button hole
on all occasions. whether IN honor If
Mckinley or a reason more romantic,
can only conjecture. I
AS to the governors bctter-half, she
was beautiful in q pale blue brocadet
which enhanced her stateliness. Mrs.
Mills III Il %qneenlv ana distinguished
looking woman, with pure white hair /
which seems somehow 10 crown her.
fhe ideal in appearance and manner
81 what our FIRST lady should be. Wen,
10 much Tor the governor and his Z
wife. The reception VAS a brilliant S
In he decorations Americas +
proudest.' the nag, formed a fitting !
background for the elegant gowns Of {
he ladies and the uniforms of the d
governors staf. /
Ia the receiving line We're Governor i
md Mrs. Mills, Secretary and Mrs. :
lafa, Attorney General and Mrs. q
'lancy, Adjutunt General A. s.
}rooks, colonel VI. NJ. Padgett. col \
W A. Fleming Jones, Colonel q
iose u. Sena, Colonel n Mrs Il
robert Smart and the members of the :,
hub reception committee Chairman n
/ II. O'Kielly, presenting the guests d
Dancing followed the reception and
participated in by many of the 4
hub members and their wives. o
Mrs. W II. Coleman announces the
Engagement Of her daughter, Lucy, TO \
lr Frederick C. Balling. The we'd y
ing win occur April 2lst. Both of -
he young people are well known and "
heir numerous friends viii receive /,
it'll interest the news of their app u
roaching marriage. a
Mrs. John Frederic Luthy, i03 ~
Arno. has issued invitations for n
reception to be held at her home II
u the afternoon of April 9Th. The C.,
Wair win Introduce a new ~dchutante, ~
iiss Estcllc Luthy 20 Albuquerque W
II,
Dr. Robert smart, surgeon general
n Governor Mills staff, was host at Il,
stag dinner at his handsome home :,
y north Second street Thursday night
! honor of the executive star. The
lhlc. with coVers for twentN-four te
iests had AS q center piece, an arti-