January, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen (1917). (Signed) JAMES PENNEWILL, Chief Justice." Mr. Walker made a motion, which prevailed, that the Senate ballot for a President Pro Tempore. Mr. Barnard received 3 votes. The presiding officer declared that no one had been elected. Secretary of State Hall, being admitted, presented to the Senate certain appointment, communications and recommendations from His Excellency, Governor Miller, which were received by the Senate. Upon motion of Mr. Gormley, which prevailed, the Senate went into Executive Session. Mr. Gormley made a motion, which prevailed, that the Senate proceed to the Chamber of the House of Representatives. After assembling, Lieutenant Governor Eliason presided, and roll was called. All members present. Mr. Newton made a motion, which prevailed, that the Speaker of the House preside over the Joint Session. Mr. Gormley made a motion, which prevailed, that the Joint Assembly now proceed to the Opera House to attend the inaugural ceremonies of Governor-elect Townsend. After they met at the Opera House, the Speaker of the House called the Joint Assembly to order. Prayer was offered by Reverend Doctor Briggs. Mr. Walker made a motion, which prevailed, that the Resolution convening the two Houses be read by the Clerk of the Senate, which Resolution was as follows, viz.: "RESOLVED, By the House of Representatives that the Senate be requested to meet with them in Joint Session, Tuesday, January 16, 1917, at 11.30 A. M., for the purpose of attending the Inauguration of the Governor." The oath of office was administered to the Governor-elect. His Inauguration address followed. At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Connelly of the House made a motion, which prevailed, that the Journals of the two Houses be read and compared, which was done and found cor rect. The benediction was pronounced by Reverend Warren Durr. Mr. Culver made a motion, which prevailed, that the two Houses separate. ber. The Senate immediately re-assembled in the Senate Cham Mr. Hoffecker made a motion, which prevailed, that the Senate take a recess until tomorrow morning at 12.30 o'clock. Dover, Delaware, January 17, 1917, 12.30 o'clock P. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Chaplain. Roll call. All members present. Mr. Hoffecker made a motion, which prevailed, that the Senate now proceed to the election of a President Pro Tempore. Mr. Barnard received 3 votes. Mr. Gormley received 7 votes. Mr. Newton received 7 votes. Another ballot was taken with the same result. Whereupon the presiding officer announced that no one had been elected. Mr. Hart made a motion, which prevailed, that the Senate adjourn until tomorrow at 12.30 o'clock. Dover, Delaware, January 18, 1917, 12.30 o'clock, P. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Chaplain. Roll call. The following members were present: Messrs. Barnard, Hoffecker, Hollett, Joseph, Long, Poole, Walker, Wharton. On motion of Mr. Walker, recess was taken until tomorrow morning at 12.30 o'clock. Dover, Delaware, January 19, 1917, 12.30 o'clock, P. M. Members present: Messrs. Barnard and Wharton. No quorum being present, on motion of Mr. Barnard, which prevailed, Senate adjourned until tomorrow, January 20, 1917. Dover, Delaware, January 20, 1917, 12.30 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Barnard presiding. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Roll call. Members present: Messrs. Barnard and Wharton. 1 No quorum being present, on motion of Mr. Wharton, which prevailed, Senate adjourned until 12.30 Monday morning, January 22, 1917. |