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Show THOUSANDS AT RECEPTION GIVEN BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF UTAH i (Special to the standard.) Salt Lake City, Jan. 5 The spirit of democracy reigned tonight in the state capliol as never before in the history of affairs social in Utah, while approximately 16,000 people paid their i espectfl to the state's first Denio rs 1 l governor, Simon Bamberger, his fellow state officials, United Slates Senator eltc William 1 1 King and Congress man-elect Milton II. Wellinc Congressman James H. Mays waft missing from the receiving line, hai Ing found it impossible to leave ash. ington to attend the reception. From all parts of Utah camo those who desired to pledge fealty to the lnile "big" man whom they willed some two months bro to preside over the destinies of Utah for the next four years. There were fhoso there, too, who had not so willed, but proved their Americanism bj acknowledging their desire to abide by the decision of the majority of their fellow citizens citi-zens with a hearty handshake with the men honored. Osdon was .veil represented in the throng, numerous prominent Democrats from the Web-r county seat of government being seen and recognized in the mass of humanity hu-manity that good naturedly fought its way toward the reception room St'e representatives and senators-elect from numerous counties, arriving in the iiy early to prepare for the coming com-ing session of the legislature, were also there to welcome their constituents constitu-ents to the statehouse and to accept the hospitality of the governor and Mrs. Bamberger, for the evening. Among the early arrivals, who were Riven special way to the receiving line were former Governor and Mr. William Spry and members of the for. mer governor's staff, and a few min. utes later, the members of the Salt Lake city commission pledRod their-fealty their-fealty to the new state executive. All Classes Present This representative gathering wafl in full keeping with the broad spirit of the invitation extended by Governor and Mrs. PamberRer, that found its way to all corners of the state through the medium of the press, their jnly messenger, being tormed of people of j many nationalities. reliRious and political faiths. In housing it for Ihe few hours before midnight, 'he bigi statehouse. farmer, student, educator, physician, merchant, manufacturer. banker, broker and politician brushed elbows with each other, no favors shown but in excellent good nature Of the crowd, about one-third .v?re women and they too accepted the inevitable, in-evitable, crushed hats, etc, in good spirit Those in Line, The affair was brilliant In the mag nifkenee of its setting, the state capu tol being aslow with myriad lights ami band music could be heard throuhout the building all eveninR. The receiving receiv-ing line was formed about 7.45 o'clock, with Governor and Mrs. Bam. berger'at is head With them was their daughter, Mi6S Elsa. and the oth. ers in the line were Cnlted States Senator-elect William H. King and daughter. Miss Adriennc. Congress man-elect and Mrs. M. II Welling. Secretary nf State and Mrs Harden liennion and daughter. Miss Esther; I ust ice and Mrs. K. E. Corfnian, St Ate Auditor and Mrs. Joseph Ririe, State Treasurer and Mrs. D O. Larson, State Superintendent of Public In si ruction and Mrs E. G Gowans, Mrs James H. Mays, Attorney General and! Mrs. Dan B Shields. The doors to the reception room were opened promptly at the appoint ed hour, $ o'clock, and the crowd, . whkh had long awaited the moment, j surged forward and was ushered in to greet the host and hostess of ihe evening For this service, the members mem-bers of the governor's staff were I called into service and a merry time I they had of il keep the people in the I front of the throng from being aval anched into the receiving hall by those in the rear At intervals, the doors were closed, but this had little effe I on those who had oomo to greet the governor, and It was nearly 11 o'clock I before the crowd showed any signs of diminishing. All who entered the room were cordially greeted and loft it noticeably pleased. View the Capitol. Passing out of the reception room, after having attained their purpose, the guests joined the hundreds of oth ers who awaited a later opportunity of getting into the official presence. In wandering at will throuRh the labyrinth of rooms in the capitol, admiring ad-miring the architecture furniture and furnishings until the strains of music led them down onto the ground floor, where In an alcove Mollerup's thirty five piece band was stationed The musicians had opened their proer:ir:i, simultaneously with the commence, ment of the reception, with a patriotic air. This concluded, they boRan to fulfill the purpose of their engfl ,e ment and the governor's ball was on. Soon the spacious tiled floor was filled I with youthful dancers and until mid night a goodly portion of the visitors, including many of the older people, enjoyed this entertainment. Light Refreshments. Light refreshments were served on the main floor, and in the cafeteria light lunches were served to all om-era. om-era. About the only seemingly accurate ac-curate estimate of the crowd in attendance at-tendance was furnished b (lie raterrr After 200 gallons of punch had been disposed of on the main floor, no ;ur-ther ;ur-ther record was kept, but In the cafeteria -provision had been made to care for i5i0 persons and the supply of coffee, sandwiches and sweetmeats was disposed of before more than half the i rowd had been served. hen the handshaking had been concluded, tho governor and those of the reception line w.ere served with a modest banquet in the cafeteria. B'lt the end of the handshaking did not mark the close of the festivities. Those who did not leave for home wandered through the corridors of the capitol and down to the ground floor, where the dance was in progress. The musicians tooted and scraped until the lips and arms were weary, but the, crowd applauded for more and the hour of midnight only signified tne end of a most successful and happy event. |
