Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-30
The snaugHral Ceremonies.

The snaugGrssi Ceremonies.
MEETING OF THE ExECCTIvs COMMITTEE.
4 meeting OF the Executive Committee On the
Presidential inaugural Ceremonies was he'd
las, night On 18Th street. MI j. ". Thompson
IN tie chair AID Mr.. Barber secretary.
TIE chairman said that owing to she inclemant
weather they would hardly have & quorum. and
an Informal talk over matters connected with
the inauguration would be ABOUT all that could
be done.
DECORATION or TIE NATIONAL HCSgUN BUILD
ING.
Mt. Adolf Cluss. chairman OF the committee
on nal and decorations, submitted number OF
scum building. and explained how they could
be arranged. one OF the most conspicuous De
signs was colossal statue OF America. 80 feet
high from the base OF the pedestal to the top,
TO stand 10 the center Of the rotun1a, tue figure
to held brilliantly lighted fiaInoaau COMPOSED
OF either an electric light or gas jets, to be con-
staItly burning and rejecting into every part
of the building. tie advocated the diSclrding
OF flags and bunting for Interior decorations. A
clear. open space Was preferable, particularly
On account OF the music; which would
&c also feature. tie described other
devices for the walls. such as peace
and war, army ard navy, commerce aad
navigation. science and arr. agriculture and
mining, horticulture aud fruit growing, g.,
&c; also. multitude OF coats OF arms, Insignia
or the states, with THOUSANDS OF yards of les
tOonS ToSeJteS. ribbons. SC, al OF which were
discussed and commended The cost. Including
the temporary flooring, gas lights, Jets, calcium
lights, consumption of gas, conmoiiou5 ap
proacheS 20 the building, vat q substantial ca1o-
pies 70 suit any Kind Or weather extra servants
foT attending Ia Clo3k rooms, toilet rooms and
other attention through the building. Music,
mirrors, furniture. cTO;SeEy. Gc., wOI.1 aggro-
gate little over S!3 900.
sLEEFING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS.
Mr.. ". j. Stephenson, chairman OF commit
tee On public comfort, made a yerDii rcpJrl,
stating that several sub committees were at
vrrL- gsr7d no Na.lr
elar and conclusive report. He had held CORE
sp0ndence and had ascertainei that TIE cost %
suitable cots Boston canvas cots 20 furnish
halls for the use OF dodgers would DC IS cents
each. They would have 10 be purchased, as
they could not DC rented. After their use the
managers could probably realize Z5 cedtS apiece
for them. which would make their expense 81
cents for the three nights they would De wanted.
He bad made memorandum or the nali5 wnich
had been offered. terms. &C, which he submit
ted. There appeared TO b9 want OF under
standing between some Of the suo-c0mmltree5
about the halls. His committee hal received
nc estimate Of the number OF persons who Will
Dc likely 10 come here. ard he thought some
MEASURES SEGulG De taken 10 ascertain this, TO
guide them III the preparation tor visitors. He
suggested that those VINO h4Te correSD 0ndenca
win parties and organizations proposing 10
come here should suggest that an agent De sent
mere TO consult with the committed, who could
take then around and show them The various
accommodations. and have thepTlce Of lodgings
and meals understood fully. so that there
Considerable discussion followed. Tae chair
read the list or these place3 which hal DaeHfa a.
tered the committee, and price OF each, the
latter varying somewhat. Among the places
offered were the MASONIC Temple. MaIini's hail.
Federal building, Howard University, Lucas
building, cor. 221 street and Pennsylvania ave;
hall at l9th St. and Pa ave-; Loetrer's gardens,
Union hotel, Forest hall. Market house hall. and
some ether places il Georgetown; Blake hau,
Tth st. s.w.: Globe building, Abner's garden,
NatatoriUm, on ST.. and several other places.
Said no a y .-.yct
House company had offered the use OF their
center building, three nights for $50. No ar
rangements can be made with the hotels, as
They already have orders which viii Ill them.
TIE CLEVELAND TROOP
M Anger stated that he had Inform alton
That the Cleveland Troop. or 2g9 mouaUed men,
with their horses. prOp0se1 TO come On as q
personal escort 70 the President elect, and they
wOulQ require stable accommodations.
No action was taken, and the committee ad-
journ6d untll Wednesday night next.
Use or SCHOOL HOUSES ASKED TO LODGE yIsI-
TOKS ~.
Mr. WIN. J. stephenson, chairman OF the
inauguration SUB committee on public comfort,
waited on the District Commissioners this
morning 10 moot the proposition Of using the
public school buildings IL the more central
portion or the city for the purpose OF furnishing
proper lOi gipgs 10 The military and civic organ
katons who are expected 10 visit tnis city on
The inauguration occasion. The days on which
they desire them are the IL 81 and attn OF March
next, and under the circumstances OF al ex
Pected pressure for room on those days the
Commissioners take a favorable ylcG OF the
suggestion, and stated thar they would refer
the matter 10 the school board, with kvOrabla
RECOMMENDATION that the request be granted.
Mr.. Stephenson subsequently put his relue5l
INTO the form or 4 letter To The Com
missioner. which will Oe referred, as stated.
THIS Will settle the difficulty about Ioig1Hg
room FOR the thousands ana relieve the tIlaug
uratfor committee from the expense aud
trouble OF renting halls for this purpose an
more E.eaLS cap be employed IN the procure
Ment OF suitable cots and other aCc0nnoda
lions Tor guests. The seats IN the senO0l rooms
viii have 70 Dc temporarily removed. which car
Ie done without much cost and replaced.
TWO MORE GUNS FOB MAJOR HANSBqAS.
Un application OF MAJOR j X. Hanneman. Of
The District artillery, the District CoInmi Ssi5n
ers have made requisition upon Gen Eenst
CHIEF OF ordnance. for two more guns 10 CON
piete his battery for use at the Inauguration
ceremonies, which requtSiti0a has been 40
proved Major III. states that he has a sun
eieAt number Of men 10 man the additional
guns.
TAYLOR HUFIY, 9S3 Pennsylvania ave hav.
received large stock OF all the destr ME sn ads
o. Kid gloves Tor ladies'. men and misses. also
receptions They viii keep their stora oman
sntll 10 o'clock Friday evening, for the accom-
nlodaton or those desiring gloves ami ties d.
New Years Gay.
REMEMBER that the As per cent reduction o.
former prices Is on new desirable ciothfng O
this seaSOnS manufacture EiSeman Bros.
entire building corner 7th and SITS.
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