The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

ASUHltnuEu lJHA 4AkGsy
the Exposition in San Francisco par
ticipated was the ''transcontinenta
celebration OF Virginia Day." under
the auspices OF the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company. A
number of the company officials were
in attendance. az were also represent
atfves and officials Of other telephone
lines In Virginia. II was the biggest
celebration yet had Of the reaiixa-
ton of transcontinental telephony. be-
ing larger than that held some time
ago In Baltimore. and than that when
the first demonstration of success In
carrying the human voice across the
country was had.
| j. W. Crews, of Richmond, vice.
president of the c. & p. Telephone
Company. presided. calling the gath
ering to order. He was assisted by
J. Z. Boisseau, OF Baltimore, former
ly of Richmond. publicity manager
of the c. a. p. who directed the MAX
ing of connections and the building
I up of the circuit, through to Frisco.
The event was opened with the TAX
/ ing of q fiashiight photograph OF the
gathering. Mr.. Boisseau then an
nounced that after Governor Stuart
had concluded hts talks with Lieu
tenant Governor Eilyson and others
that those present would be permit
| ted TO talk with friends at the ex-
| position in San Francisco Mr.. Rois-
seau called attention to the iliuminat-
ed map OF the United States on the
auditorium stage. showing Bell tele-
phone lines In the country and the
/ transcontinentai circuit.
The Governor Heard.
The circuit put up under Mr..
Boisseau's direction, and the receivers
provided for the guests placed at
their ears. the voice OF Governor
Stuart became audible.
/ II want TO thank YOU Tor the
courtesy extended by the Chesapeake
and Potomac Company to the Cover
I nor of virginia In permitting him TO
talk to the people OF Richmond" said
Governor Stuart. The words came al
distinctly to the ears as though the
connection was with some one in the
city, rather than with one more than
three thousand miles distant
ut was the most pleasant trip,
without unpleasant incident. though
we arrived here several hours late"
said the Governor. Every courtesy
was shown the party on its way to the
Pacific Coast. by railway ofnciais OF
ali lines. We were most cordially re-
ceived at all points at which We
stopped. Every member Of the party
is well and happy and delighted with
the experiences we have had.
THE Blues have everywhere re-
ceived ovations. at 81. Louis, at KAN
sas City. Denver, Salt Lake. We were
met by local military and State and
tcity ofiiciais. The parades have been
| a delight at each stop made Again
the Blues have demonstrated, on this
"trip, the fact that they are q BILE
asset TO the city and State"
The ceremonies OF Virginia Day"
said Governor Stuart. were delightful
successful In every way. and fully ap-
lprsciated by vtrxinians and by others
at the exposition"
In conclusion. Governor Stuart de-
cleared that Virginia. with her exhibits.
lie demonstrating her natural advan-
ltages in q most substantial manner
to thousands. and the fruits OF the
/ effort Will become manifest In the
bringing back TO the soil OF thousands
who have gone to the less favored sec-l
stions and to northwest Canada.
| Governors LATHE Joke.
| When Leutenant-G Governor j. Tny-1
llor Ellyson took the phone. Governor
Stuart declared:
II hope you enjoy being Governor
iof Virginia. II has been said COM
! ing events cast their shadows be-
fore
Governor Ellyson gracefully &C.
lknowledged the Governors good
| wishes. and voiced an expression OF
lkindest regards for the ladies' lat the
! yirEinia Building, and for thOae ct
1.-THE Virginia party, whom he wished
good health. 4 happy stay and = safe
return home.
Colonel warren r. Taylor followed
Governor Ellyson ct the transmitter.
| He said:
s.This il the Longest talk you have
! ever made and 500 ladies and gem
itlemen Of Richmond are listening TO
IL. Also. you are talking faster than
ever before---at the rate Of $1,000
miles q seconds ! am told
Alexander Forward, becretary 90
IGoyernpr Stuart. who Il looking amer
iofYicial matters in the absence of the
Governor. assured MT. stuAsS 49,
Everything here Is runninG smoosnay
and informed him that Auofney--
| General Pollard has given an opinion
thai .Iieutenant-G Governor Ellyson y
not Governor OF Vfrginia--yet.
/ laugh Ii Enjoyed
4 laugh ran through the gathering.
each member OF which held q tele-
phone receiver to his or her ear, and
| Z laughs possibly but an echo--came
/ hack Is them from far away Frisco.
| BpeAkiug with Mrs Dale stuart,
I wife AZ brother Of Governor Stuart.
VINO Ii now conyaiescing Ii the john
ston- xy1llia Hospital Governor Stuart
1 asked FOR his brothers welfare and
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