Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04
INAUGURAL MARRIED BY BADIVFEATHER
mediately Following the Reading Of His Message to the
General Assembly, Governor Holcomb Sent the Sem
ate the Name of Judge Milton A. Shunway to Succeed
Justice John M. Thayer, Who Retires Age Limit
Everything in Both Houses Went Through Fixed in
Republican Caucuses Held Tuesday Evening.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 3.-Governor
Marcus H. H. Holcomb took up the
duties of chief executive of Connec-
ticut for a second Time today. 1t was
that while governors change and leg
islators come and go, the weather on
Inauguration day remains about the
same and that usually Of the turbu-
lent variety.
IL Showed and Rained.
It showed and rained on the Foot
Guards, the troopers and the New
Haven Grays as they marched through
the slush in the city streets and then
up Capitol Hill. These veterans of
other inaugural parades did not mind
the conditions as they had faced SINH
lar ones before.
Oath of Office.
With Governor Holeomb, the oath
of office was given to State Treasurer
f. S. Chamberlain and Comptroller
Morris G. Webster, who entered upon
their second terms and to Frederick L.
Perry, as secretary of state in sue
cession to Charles ID. Burnes.
Women Enjoyed the Scene.
The inaugural ceremonies were not
unlike. those of other years They
were speeded up considerably under
the guide of experienced leaders IN
both branches. The inaugural mes
sage (printed on page 81 was shorter
than usual and was quickly read by
Governor FIoIcomb to the joint con-
vention which was in waiting before
members in the house chamber and
they enjoyed the occasion and the
novel and impressive scene
Judge Shumway to Succeed Justice
Thayer.
The joint convention over, the gov
ernor lost no time in sending in bust
ness. To the senate went his ap-
-
way Of the superior court to be an as
sociate justice of the supreme court in
succession to Justice John NJ. Thayer
who will retire March Is by reason of
age limitation. of Judge Charles B.
Waller of the court of common pleas
of New London county for another
term of four years from February 2,
next, and Of Justice George w. Whee-
Ter of Bridgeport. to. the supreme court
for another term of eight years from
September 7, 1918. The appointments
will go to the judiciary committee
when raised.
Judge Williams for State Referee
A resolution offered by Senator
Klett and adopted by both branches
makes Judge William T. Williams a
state referee from March "a next. In
supporting the resolution Senator o.
Sullivan, democrat, spoke Of Judge
Williams services on the bench prior
to his suffering a stroke of apoplexy
and said that the appointment was
fitting one.
Transportation for Members.
The first bill for a. public act was
one to provide transportation for the
members to and from their homes I'M
der the constitutional amendment re-
Gently approved by the people. The
bill provides that the comptroller shall
furnish each member transportation
and in order that no member shall
use a free pass the bill says that no
railroad or transportation company
shall issue a ticket or other means of
travel to a member that is not avail
able to other persons and at no lower
price.
Adjourned to Next Week Thursday.
Both branches adjourned until next
week Thursday.
Tonight the First Company, Govern
or's Foot Guards, held the inaugural
ball at the Foot Guard armory.