Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
The Decorations

The State House was handsomely
decorated for the occasion, the Ma
tional Colors Icing prominently dis
played at every conspicuous point and
every nook and corner of the great
huildinc from basement 10 dome. The
national coat of arms and scores of
smaller multi-cClored decorative flags
were also hung or suspended in various
1mrts of the building and dome and
the general appearance was beautiful
lnfngng unstinted praise from ev-
crNonc
Tho color scheme OF the decoration
for the Governors room and the Coun-
ell chamber was pale blue and white,
gold fringed. with the American Flag
frequently displayed, all making a
very rich and handsome appearance.
american Beauty roses were also pro-
fuecly in evidence.
The people began early to arrive at
the Capitol. but it was not long be-
fore the crowd became a crush. Every
arrangement had been made for the
convenience and entertainment of the
guests, and hundreds remained
throughout the afternoon to enjoy the
splendid music rendered by the two
orchestras, one in the rotunda and the
other in the passage leading to the
Governors room.
Introductions by Mr.. Hart
Governor and Mrs. Mlliken We're as
sisted in receiving by President of the
Senate Taber d. Bailey and Mrs.
Bailey CT Bangor and Speaker Of the
House William l.. Bonney and Mrs.
Bonnev Of Bowdoinham. The introduce
tiors were made by Lester M. Hart,
private secretary to the Governor, the
people entering the Governors room
from the Senate chamber and passing
through to the Council chamber.
The Gowns
Mrs. Millikcn wore a Drecoll model
of peacock blue and white chiffon vel
Vet. The skirt was of blue velvet,
banded at the bottom with gray fox
fur. The bodice was of white chiffon
velvet, richly embroidered in blue in
oriental design. The peplum of the
dress was also heavily embroidered and
was banded with gray fox. like that on
inc skirt. She wore hat of peacock
hiue velvet to match, with trimmings
% gray ostrich feathers, and boots of
gray suede.
Mrs. Bailey was attired in old-blue
chiffon velvet with black jet embroid-
cry.
Mrs Bonncy wore black chiffon with
"eorsette crepe sleeves and jet trim
mings.
me ladies' carried orchids.
In Council Room
The members of the Executive Coun
Gil and their ladies received in the
'oancil room. the presentations being
made by George w. Leadbetter messen-
ger to the Governor and Council. Those
~ Inc Were: Chairman Fred w. Bun
Ner and Mrs Bunker of Arson; Coun-
'Hor George w. Norton and Mrs. Nor
Yen OF Portland; Councillor Alton e. and
MRS. Farnsworth of Brooklin; Council
or EDWARD +. Gowell of Berwick and
MSS Wells Of Brooklin: Councillor Ash
~ s.. Clair and Mrs. ST. Clair of CAL
u.s. Councillor Frank b. Nichols and
-N'S' Nichols of Bath: Councillor Nor
-.a" II Fay and Mrs. Fay of Dexter.
4He ladies' carried violets.
steady stream passed through the
rooms for the entire afternoon, every
'"e receiving hearty hand clasp and
cordial greeting from the Governor,
many. as they were recognized. also re-
Giving a brief word of friendly salu-
'a'lon. 1t was a long-to-be- remembered
meeting OF the people and their leaders.
without frills or great demonstration
nut with the acme of goodwill and good
'eeling expressed on every countenance
ana in every handclasp.
II was 2.l5 when the Governors staff
med into the Executive department. Old
'iory in their midst. and many a hand
went instinctively to the salute, be it
OF military or civilian training. as the
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