Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

next two years. AS the new Govern
or stepped forward to deliver his in
ausural address he was given an
other ovation.
Governor Brewster began reading
his inaugural address at exactly six
minutes after eleven and he con-
clrded the address shortly after one
o'clock. His address was followed
by another burst of cheering.
Following the Inauguration
Returning from the inaugural cere-
mony Gov. Brewster escorted his
mother, Mrs. William f. Brewster,
back to the executive chambers. His
wife returned on the arm of her
father, Charles S. Foss, while their
two sons, Masters Charles and Owen
Brewster. raced ahead and into the
private office of their father.
At the entrance of the Governors
private office, Mrs. Brewster quickly
turned, put her arms about the neck
of her son and kissed, not on the
cheek or forehead, but squarely on
the lips, murmuring as she did so,
God be with you, My Boy" Tears
were in her eyes and those who
witnesses the little scene. The caress
was returned as the Governor. his
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Both branches adjourned until next
Tuesday at 40 p NJ.
Governor Baxter Leaves for Portland
AS he had promised he should do,
Governor Baxter, retiring. left the
State House before his successor was
indicted into office. Both the retir-
ins and incoming Governors reached
the State House shortly after s
O'Clock, and in tho nvnoItiya
chambers, where, the one ready to
assume charge and make it his Of
fetal home for the next two years,
ard the other completed his prepara-
tions for a departure from the rooms
in which he had labored for nearly
four years.
Mrs. Brewster and their two sons,
Charles and Owen, came little lat
er and Private Secretary Dustin
was on hand almost as soon as his
chief.
1t was $50 when Rupert Baxter,
brother of the retiring governor and
member of the executive council
which went out of official existance
Wednesday afternoon, walked brisk
ly into the private office from the
executive chamber. He had his
oyercoat and hat on, q cigar was in
his mouth and he was smiling
broadly.
A flourish Of his hand and then,
addressing the outgoing chief execu-
tive, he said: THE car is at the door,
Brother"
To those present he remark ed that
lit was just eight years ago that he
and his brother came up the State
House walk, together, to assume their
1 i, til
They had been continuously connect
ed with the State government ever
since. And now we're going down
that same walk and out of the pic
ture." he laughed.
Governor Baxter extended his
hand to Governor Brewster. Gov
error," smile was on his face as he
said it, Il wish you all success dur
ing your administration"
| There was great seriousness
upon the face of Gov. Brewster, as he
shook the hand of the ex-governor
and said: II thank you, Governor, and
assure you that your suggestions
and advice will always be welcomed
+ by me-"
Turning to Mrs. Brewster, Govern
| or Baxter remarked that there was a
great contrast between the weather
today and that of two years ago,
when he was inaugurated. "A regu-
lar blizzard" said he. while this is
all sunshine. 1t IS good omen for
thu new administration" He smiled
whimsically as he added: But don't
think the blizzard was an omen of
i'll luck for me. 1t was not. l feel
mine has been very good"
AS he passed out Of the executive
chamber, Gov Brewster walked along
with him. AS he went out the retir-
ing governor said goodbye to State
officials and friends in the corridor.
Accompanied by Gov. Brewster. he
went out the front door. down the
walk, got into his car, along with his
brother, and his Irish setter Garry
AMI drove away to his home in Port
land.