Evening journal., 1913-01-21
New Executive is Induced
Into Office i'm Presence
of Brilliant Throng

TO the best of my ability;
And I do further solcmniy swear
that have not directly or Indirectly
paid offered or promised to pay con-
tributed OF offered or promised to con-
tribute any money or valuable thing
for the giving or Withholding Of a
vote az the election at which / was
elected to said Office
Following the administration Of the
oath. Governor Miller read his in
augural address. which will be found
in full ON page FIVE OF today EVEN
ING JOURNAL With the conclusion
of the reading OF the inaugural adj
dress, the Joint session Of the Logis-
lature formally arose and the mem
hera congratulated Governor Miller,
after which all went to the Stats
House, and the new Governor inn
mediately took up his duties.
After Governor Miller's arrival Al
the executive chambers. Governor
Pennewill in the presence OF his
stan, formally turned over the oiiice
Members of the Legislature called on
Governor Miller TO extend greetings
and also TO big farewell to retiring
and Former Governor Pennewill held
conference following the reception.
Among those at the Inauguration was
Il. +. Brooks. general superintendent
OF the r.. b. and w. railroad.
Ovation For New Governor.
Governor Miller. the members of his
family and some guests. arrived In
oh ftNH t4t .tsft %.
car attached TO the regular train. The
Governor WAS looking fine after his
long prostrating illness, and pleasant
ly greeted the host who congratulated
him. Along the line of parade there
were frequent outbursts OF cheers for
the new Governor, who rode with his
predecessor. The Organized Militia,
College Cadets and Colorcd Cadets
made a fine showing in the parade,
and ELECTED applause
The Delaware College Cadets had
the Cadet Band with them. The
militiamen wore their long heavy
khaki oyercoats and swung along
splendidly. The members of the
Legislature had badges and red bout
tonaries I'm honor Of the occasion.
The Opera House stage was filed
with people. mostly women. and the
Legislature. State Officers and official
party scarcely could find room. Chap
lain T. j. Sarde made the invocation,
and Senator Walls moved to have the
resolution providing for the Inaugural
ton joint session read
Representative Grantland had the
journals Of the joint session compared
after the Inauguration. and Chaplain
E. II Jones pronounced the benedic-
ton. Following the ceremony, Gov
crnor Miller was kent busy receiving
congratulations and hand shakes.
Social Side OF inaugural.
Senator William NJ Hazel of Dover
Senator Edward G. Walls Of Smyrna.
and Representatives Smiley King of
Wilmington John NJ Houston Of
Dover and Charles owens OF Bridge
Vile comprise the inaugural commit
! tee of the Legislature. Captain John
p. LeFevre. OF Doyer's Company of
the Organized Militia, was chairman
of the decorating committee. and Fer
ris Giles of Wilmington furnished the
decorations. the members OF Company
G. of the Militia assisting in the de-
corative work. Colonel William ID.
Dcnney OF Dover is chairman OF the
inaugural ball committee.
Governor Miller viii give formal
reception in the State House tonight
as the first social event of his adj
ministration, and hundreds of per-
sons from all parts of the State are
expected TO greet the new Governor.
IL will be entirely public reception.
Il will be followed by the inaugu-
raj ball. a time-honored function of
Inauguration day, which also is pub
lie. no invitation cards being requir-
ed II will be held in the new Ar
mory, and for the first time the I'M
augural bali will be amply housed,
for there always has been a lack Of
an adequate hall for the inaugural
ball heretofore. The Armory is but
one hundred yards from the State
House aud guests conveniently can
pass from the reception to the scene
of the dance.
The programs for the ball were de-
signed az souvenirs being printed on
white paper with blue lettering. the
State seal and inscription Of the oc-
caslon being in gold. There are
twenty-four dances on the program.
and the First Infantry Orchestra OF
twenty pieces will furnish the music.
The First Infantry Band participated
in the parade this morning and is to
give concert on the green this after
noon.