Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-21
THE INAUGURAT1ONC CELEBRATION
Getting Ready for the Ath Of March.

Getting Ready for the 4th Of March.
PROCEEDINGS oF THE GENERAL MANAGING
COMMITTEE.
A meeting OF the general committee on the
second Inauguration Of President Grant, was
held yesterday afternoon, A. r. Shepherd in
the chair, and G. s. Gid on, secretary.
CIVIC PROCESSION.
Mr.. Clapp. from the committee on state asso-
Citations, reported that a meeting had been held,
and that il had been resolved to refer the sub
iect Of the various associations participating in
the Inauguration to said association for their
Mr.. Dickson, from the committee on the civic
procession. reported that the employees of the
navy yard had signifed their intention of par
tieipating in the inaugural procession adding to
the line miniature ship, properly manned and
decorated.
MILITARY.
Col, Webster, from the committee on military,
submitted form of circular to be sent 10 mill
tary organizations throughout the country,
which was adopted. IL reads as follows:
the second inaaeunaticn q President Grant, 70 take
place ON the 9Th day Of March next are respectfully
requested to notify the secretary at as early day
possible As il is the Purpsse Of the executive com
Hase na to !, ,ss city as
touly at the disposal Of visiting organizations il is
her Of its members who will attend on the occasion,
the time when i viii reach and when depart from
Washington, and whether il has made or will make
Arrangements for lite own accommodation while in
this city. With respect TO entertainment, the conn.,
alton they will endeavor to make provision for the
supply of meals upon reasonable terms and conve
ing organizations bring their blankets as il NAV lie
impracticsble for the committee to provide in this
is Iseted."
THE BALL.
Mr.. kilbOurn, from the ball committee, re-
ported progress, and that the committee on
bliilding had commenced work, the day after
the last meeting. The building on Judiciary
square was now being erected according to the
plans submitted TO the general committee.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. Thomas J.. Hume, from the finance COM
n; .s TepoIted that no steps had been taken
pected the legislature would furnish the neces-
sary amount. He was of the opinion, however
that sufficient could be raised by subscription.
The secretary read letter fiom the chair
man of the committee on railroads, to the effect
that the Pennsylv ania railroad company would
issue tickets from New York to Washington, to
round trips. To the public the usual rates of
$40 for round trips will be charged.
Mr.. Gideon, from the committee on illumina-
ton: reported that the necessary arrangements
Tor illuminating the avenue had been made by
this committee.
The secretary was directed to invite General
Wilson, grand marshal. to Washington at an
early day as possible for general consultation;
also. directed to call a meeting of the finance
committee for Wednesday.
The question of the right of the sub-commit-
tees TO create expense without the authority of
the managing committee, or cOnsummate any
arrangements, was discussed, and it was decided
unani mously that no expenditure would be re-
cogniZed unless by the consent of the general
committee. Adjourned.
Meeting Of the Committee ON the Rail-.
"A meeting OF the Inauguration ball committee
was held last evening at the Governors Office,
Hallet kilbourn in the chair, and w. IL. Collins
MIR. VIM. F. Mattingly, from the sub-com-
mittee on printing, reported that several designs
for ladies tickets had been submitted and con-
sidered by them. and they had unanimously
chosen the design submitted by Messrs Philip
& SOlomons. Ii is of the size of medium letter
PaIeT' and viii bear neat representation of a
of the letters G.. and w. in the center, sur
rounded by a laurel and oak wreath, with rays
of light radlatng from it, representing the light
of civilization. Below are the usual words of
invitation in ornamental lettering, followed by
the names of the committee. 800 invitations
will cost $500. and the tickets of admission, &c,
about 500. The report of the committee was
adopted. and viii be submitted to the general
managing committee to-day for its final ap-
prevail.
The chair stated that the general committee
had assigned to this committee Messrs Bartlett,
John A. Baker. and DIR. Tindall. The chair
assigned them to the following subcommittee:
Mr. Baker, refreshments; Mr.. Bartlett, music
and programme; DIR. Tindall, police.
Mr.. Cluss, from the subcommittee on build
ings and decorations, reported the work pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible; part of the
ground floor had been laid. 1t was estimated
that after the bought lumber had been sold,
and the amount realized deducted from the total
cost the expense OF the building would be about
$1,000, and heating, lighting and decorations
would cost about % 900. The whole expense
wOuld in no event exceed $4,000. Manager
Saville would decorate the building if he could
have the use of it for two weeks after the ball.
MIR. B. l.. Blackford, from the subcommittee
on musie reported that correspondence had beer
held with seve-al bands in relation to the fur
nishing of mnsic. The chair stated that the
band at Annapolis e1n,d furnish forty to fifty
pieces Of dancing music At SO for each piece,
including All expenses. The promenade music
viii be furnished by the marine band. The
subcommittee was directed TO prepare list of
floor managers to represent the different sections
of the country. and 10 be submitted to the gene
raj managing committee for their approval.
Mir. III. NJ. Hutchinson, from the sub-commit-
tee on refreshments, reported that they had not
yet made any estimate as to the cost Of the sup
per.
Colonel Berrett made partial report from
subcommittee on police.
Colonel Totten, from the subcommittee to
obtain flags for decorations, reported that they
would wait on the Secretaries OF War and the
Navy to-day. Adjourned.
FIIGHTFCL RUNAWAY ACCIpHNT-A Hcrse