Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-13
The Inauguration Ceremonies.

eIuA, near the Hall, and Will be occupied as
ment remains. Until the evening OF the 5th
dress parade will be held on Saturday at
some point, probably In front OF the Arlington
Hotel. The regiment is newly uniformed and
equipped. and Is the second largest In the state
Ct Pennsy lvania-
OTHER MILITARY ORG ANIzArIoNs COMING.
The following additional military Organizl-
be here TO take part In the Inauguration cere-
monies: The Washington Troop, of Suga town,
Pa: the Beloit (Wis.) City Guards: Reed Com
m naaIIi Knights Templar; Dayton, Ohio; stn
YORK, Pa; Co. d, 9Th regiment NJ V. NJ. Of
Boston; LIST infantry w. q. Of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia; portion OF the list brigade N.
u. o., San BerDabdln0, CAL; Co II, 10Th regi-
ment n. g r. of Washington, Pa. Oswego (N.
" CITIZENS Corps; one Thousand veterans from
Pittsburg, Pa. unoer Gen. j. 8 Negley.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the executive committee on the
inaugural ceremonies was held a. the Nation II
Metropolitan Bank building last evening, Mr..
C'Conner secretary. Mr.. Charles Lyman. from
the civic committee, stated that some time
after tn sir appointment conflict had arisen as
TO the jurisdiction of that committee and the
military committee. and the question was re.
ferred to committee OF conference, and they
had commenced congratulating themselves
when they learned OF the appointment
OF the Veteran committee, and this en-
DarraSSed the civic committee somewhat.
MI J. K. Thompson answered that the ap-
pointment OF veteran committee was, in a
measure forced upon them, first by the mill.
tary committee and next by a communication
from committee OF veterans. who, having
been notified that q veteran organization or
2.OO0 from P1ttsourg, under the command of
Gen. Negley, would be here, had deemed 1t
proper to suggest that all such organizations be
geSted that there need be no clashing for the
military committee could take charge of all
a arms bearing associations Mr. Lyman sug
The civic committee wao have some ne
feeling In the matter. Mr. Whitaker
moved that the corresponding secretary
civic, military and veteran committees defining
the respective duties OF those committees.
colonel Anger remarked that he had ant:cl-
pateo TINS condition OF affairs, and suggested
OF the veteran committee was ordeTe
be reconsidered. Mr.. Barber moved that
the whole matter be referred to the chair
II left to him he would decide that the vete
they had been notified Of their selection,
motion of Mr.. Barber was adopted.
Chairman Thompson urged that there was now
but little time LETT and they should do less talk
and more work. He had directed Mr. Cluss to
submit his estimates for preparing the museum
building for the reception. Col Anger n15ved
that the chairman SSo authorized TO give Mr.
CiuSs, cne-.iuan OF the hall and promenade
Committee, such instructions TO proceed as he
might deem necessary, especially in regard to
the flooring of the hall
THE FINANCE coMMIrrEE
held meeting last evening. Col o. II. Irish
acted as secretary. Sub committees to select
collectors Of funds were appointed, as follows
State, War and Navy Departments-Hon Sell
Brodhead, F. c. Burhuss Treasury and Jus.
tice-Hon. James Gllfillan, ]. j. Kaox o. II.
Irish, W. A; Richardson interior, Post ONCE
TuosK " Rra Gosfley p A
j. W. McGrew. District government and mem
bers of the bar-Messrs Falsely. S.V. Niles, j.
o. Evans. G. w. Hill. Andrew Langdon. Rail
roads, Steamboats, and other public convey.
ances-Hon. J. d. Cameron, Hon. w. E. Chand-
Ter, Norris Peters, r. b. T. Leopold Hotels
and nveryCC S. w. Spoflord, George W. Riggs,
Norment, A. w. Cr0ssley. Business generally
Lewis j. Davis, John Bailey, B. H. Bartol, Chas.
Bradley. n. w. Burchell, s. X. Comstock D. B.
Clark, j. 6. Cook, Thomas j. Fisher J. E.
Fitch, j. G. Howell. Charles James, W. p Rice,
George Ryneal, Edward Temple Edward Wes-
ton, g. Il. b. White. G. c: Willard aud John
George f. Baker, Henry Clews, j. W. Seligman.
Philadelphta-E. NJ. Lewis, E Is. Warren, j. w.
B0sler. Chicago-Hon. j. d. Harvey.
The following address was submitted, to be
presented TO the executive com nitUee to be laid
before the citizens OF this District, inviting
them to come forward aud by subscription aid
the movement:-"The financial committee ave
been called upon by the executive committee OF
the inaugural ceremonies to raise about SI0. OOO
They are aware that 1t Is not as easy to raise
that amount here as IN other cities OF large
commercial Importance and wealth; AMI still
the Importance OF proper celebration OF a
great national event, such as the quiet and
peaceful Inauguration OF new chief magls-
trate, seems TO demand OF our community
such an effort as shall make the celebration a
success. The finance committee having been
selected as the medium through whlca
aRd hassg og 9Ss s sas a DC gasea ID
the matter as their fellow. citizens, confidently
appeal to them to save, as far as possible, the
necessity and Inconvenience of personal appll-
cation, and 10 transmit their names, with the
amount which they Will respectively contribute
TO Hon. j. A. j. Creswell, treasurer, who Will
make due acknowledgment OF the same They
Will necessarily depend for the larger aud more
Important contributions upon those business
interests which will be most benefited by the
number OF people attracted to the capital by
the Inequalities rendered and the grandeur
OF the ceremonial, and to lesser but import
ant degree upon all interested In the cultivation
OF a national feeling, In the pride OF the ma
uonal capital and In the growth and develop
ment OF kindly feelings among ali the citizens
Of our land"
INAUGURATION NOTES.
The Washington Light Infantry will receive
and entertain the following military visitors to
the Inauguration ceremonies: Old Guard OF
New York city, Charlestown Cadets {who Will
reach here on their return from New Orleans on
the morning OF March 81. State Fencioles OF
Philadelphia. Roxbury city Guards Of Boston,
Putnam Phalanx OF Hartford, Conn, Sherman
Cadets of Lawrence, Mass Norfolk City g yards,
GAINESVILLE {Wis] Guards, Detroit Light In
fantry OF Detroit, Mich, Boston Cadets, a bat
talon Of four companies, company, First Viz
gfnia Regiment, and the celebrated K Com
pany. Second Missouri Regiment OF St Louis
the finest drilled body OF men In the west, who
have secured quarters through Lieut.. Goddard
of the Infantry.
A notice has been published by Colonel H. C.
Corbin. corresponding secretary or the execu.
tive committee, extending cordial Invitation
to all civic and other Associations throughout
the Union TO be present and participate 10 the
parade on Inauguration day, which Will sur
pass anything Of the kind In the history OF the
country. THIS invitation Is extended to those
resident In all parts Of the Union, regardless of
political Affiliations. Acceptance should be
made with the least possible delay, giving the
number OF persons coming, &C., to the cor
responding secretary.
Arrangements for the ball to be given BY the
East Washington Garfield and Arthur CLUB and
the Government Printing ONCE club jointly Ia
honor OF the Republican InvincIbles OF Phila-
delphia, at Odd Fellows hall. On the 4th of
March, were completed by the two clubs last
evening, and committees were appointed
Gen. Garfield. Gen. Grant, Senators Conkllng,