Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
WILMINGTON CREETS JOFFRE.
HERO OF FIRST MARINE BATTLE.
WITH GREAT DEMONSTRATION
When His Train Stopped at Delaware Avenue Station He
Was Officially Welcomed by Mayor Harvey and Was
Cheered by Hundreds of City Officials and Other
Citizens; Presented With Bouquets Of Roses.

Wilmington arrectionately and en-
Enthusiastically greeted General Joseph
y &. Jonre. the noted French war
hero. when the Baltimore 4 ohio
railroad train on which he was a pas
senger, en- route from Washington TO
Vow York stopped at Delaware avenue
station NJ noon TODAY.
The distinguished passenger. who.
With his suite. occupied n special car.
was welcomed 10y Mayor lie Roy Har-
NeN, ON behalf ~ the city. and thou
sands of other citizens Joined In one
of the most enthusiastic and patri-
otic demonstrations ever seen IN WI
mington.
IL would no difficult 20 estimate the
many people who througed the'etation
platform 81 the Baltimore 4 ohio Rail
road az Delaware avenue and du Font
street There were probably 1000
Also there was no installing the fact
mat tho warmth ~ welcome and the
desire to greet Marshal JofTre was
out ~ pure sinconiil aud friendliness.
No visitor 90 Wtlmiugt probably
ever before received such an ovation
ond moro expressions ~ esteem and
regard "a WAS given Marshal .Iofrrc
uurins the three minutes OF his visit
The special train carrying the great
lrenchman and his party arrived at
Delaware avenue station AT exactly
l2o'. one minute later than schedule
The train, however. before stopping.
rassed several feet beyond the plat
rm and tho surging crowds i'm
mediately closed in.
The marshal and his party occupied
the rear coach OF Washington and
New York express train. When the
train stopped the marshal was the
FIRST 20 make his appearance. A,tired
IN full military regalia. Joffre went TO
the platform, and raising his army
cap. greeted the large assemhlaee
pther members ~ his party. who also
gave "a erecting TO the Wilmington
people were Mime. Jorfre and their
laughter. the msrshaVs aids, Col.
lssaly. Major Davey and Capt.
Malliere. Col. I. $. Grant Sd and sew
'ral other ADieciran army officers
Mayor harvey Presents Roses.
Mayor HeRcy Harvey was probably
tho rrst/to greet the marshal. After
rresentyhg him with handsome bou-
nset " six dozen American Beauty
roses Mayor Harvey grre,rd the dis
iinsnished visitor on behalf 81 the
Wilmington people.
Others 10 grasp the hands Of the
marshal and his family were Mrs. VII
nam {. Spcakman OF the Alliance
( /lranCaise. who presented Marshal
JofIre with huge bouquet of Red
Roses on behalf ot the organization
che represented.
In memory u Lawrence Roberts a
Wilmington boy. who lost his life
during the World War. In France. a
Corsace bouquet OF sweet peas and liz
les Of the valley Were presented 20
Nine. Joffre by Lawrence Roberts
Post. American Legion. Many other
bouquets were thrown on the train
platform by admirers
Probably the oldest person 20 gree,
Marshal Jofire was Mrs. Emile Rucher.
so wears old. who. with her daughter.
Nre. lie Roy Hick man. and the lattcr's
two daughters. Lucie and Elizabeth
Hickman, sucreeded in expressing fe-
lcitat!ons and shaking the marshal s
hand. Mrs. Bucher is French
woman by birth.
Mayor Harvey. after presenting the
roses greeted the distinguished guest
On French.
Marshal Regrets Short Stay.
1T ~ a great pleasure and honor
20 have you with us." said Mayor
Harvey. We are all sorry that you
are unable 20 remain longer"
Yes. replied Marshal Jorre Il am
indeed sorry that can't stay longer. %
Madame Joffre seemed greatly af-
fected by the demonstration and to
those who succeeded IA shaking her
hand she expressed regret in not be-
ms able 10 remain longer
Madame Jorre was attired in a
black travelling euit She wore a
small black hat, with white plume.
Captain Malliere was attired in ci-
william clothes and other members OF
his staff wore their army uniforms
and service ribbons
While Mayor Harvey was talking
with the marshal. and even while
Mrs. Speakman and several others OF
the party were clasping the hands OF
The guests. the signal was given 10
'he engineer OF the train 10 proceed
The train halted at the etation exact
~ three minutes. As the train sped
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