Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-12
THE CEREMONIES IN MARCH.
The New Pension Building and the
Bal1-NO Doubt About Having is
Ready In Time-What the COMMITTEES
Are Doing, &c.

Are Doing, &c.
Some question has been raised during the last
day or two by persons who insisted that the new
PENSION building could not be made ready for the
inaugural ball In time When Mr. VIM. M. Gait,
chairman OF the executive committee, came to in
augurat1on headquarters this morning his face was
wreathed N smiles, and he remarked facetiously
that "he would like to have some one hold him
down. "The controversy Concerning the bah room
is all settled" continued Mr. Gait ssCol Berret and
myself have just left Secretary Chandler, who says
Ian omcer OF such rank and experience will be de-
1t certain that the building Will be ready in time
1t does not make any difference II it takes two
thousand cables. We are waiting now only for the
detail OF the proper officer and the work then will
be pushed ahead"
A member OF the committee on building said to
STAR reporter that the question concerning the
building emanated from contractors who expected
TO have the job OF erecting building for the ball.
A letter was received by Mr.. Gait to-day from Mr..
A. b. Mullett, saying: Excuse me for saying that
no matter what location is selected the prepara-
ton OF the inaugural ball by the 4th of March
Is Hercuean task. would therefore most earn
estly recommend you TO select your master builder
or builders at once, and let them get the flooring
together. Time is more than money at present,
and you have not one minute to spare"
Col Berret said to STAR reporter to-day that
the trouble was all over, and there was no doubt
about the building being put in readiness for the
ball.
THE BALL PROGRAMS.
Kaufman & Co., OF New York, have submitted q
collection of beautiful designs satin and silk for
the ball programs. Members Of the committee in
charge favor the adoption OF design which, when
closed, will appear like model OF the new Pension
building.
OPPOSED TO A MILITARY DISPLAY.
Charles S. Jones, of this city, writes to the COM
mittee suggesting that there shall be no regular
troops in the line OF the procession. 'For several
past Inaugural OCCASIONS" he Says, "the predomi-
nance OF regular army organizations in the process
sion of the day has been marked, and, to a lover
lnSflfl1f10n9 element
appearance OF such an organization In the cOnnec-
tlon referred to was. think, at the Inauguration
found place. out then the volunteer citizen soldiery,
II remember rightly. had no existence here In
organizations and very little elsewhere. There may
have been one such occasion prior to that, but,
however that may be, the first imposing display OF
regular troops at the Inauguration of President
OF the United States was made in the case of Mr..
Lincoln, under a supposed necessity which then
seemed to exist" After referring to military dis
play at President Hayes and President Garfield's
lnaugurat1ons. he says OF the latter "The whole
proceeding had more the appearance OF the corona
tion of a European potentate than that of the in
aug lration OF an American President"
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS.
Major Wright, chairman OF the public comfort
committee, said to a STAR reporter this morning
that with the accommodations afforded by the de-
partment buildings there no doubt that ample
quarters could be provided for all the visitors that
may come. Mr. Schwartz, clerk 10 the committee,
said there were now at the disposal OF the COM
mittee seventeen large halls, which have not yet
Deen assignee 10 the use OF any OrganlZaJlOn. In
nearly every house in the city he sand it would be
found that there were rooms which could be ready.
There was no doubt. he thought, as to the ability
OF the city to both comfortably lodge and feed all
the visitors expected One caterer has proposed to
the committee TO feed 5000 people, and others had
stated their ability to do nearly as much. The
hotels, was calculated could feed three times as
many people as they can lodge.
The prices asked by persons who have registered
a rule. very reasonable. One lady, however, on
18th street, F, asks $50 day for the use of
parlor: A lady who has registered a room stated
that she had attended the last democratic inaugu-
ration ball. twenty-five years ago, and in order to
pay her expenses at this ball wanted to rent OF
her rooms She is seventy-five years old, and
danced With President Jackson.
gentleman VINO snbserfbes himself as formerly
staff surgeon on the STATS OF Gems. Mcpherson,
Logan and sherman, has written a letter to Mr..
VIM. Dickson which has been referred to the pub
lie comfort committee. This letter says: ''If the
surviving members (or marshals) OF the last demo
cratic Inauguration are invited to attend the cere
monies on the 4th OF March next will furnish
lodgings for two gentlemen gratis. provided they
are sure enough ex-confederate soldiers"
THE COMMITTEES.
At meeting OF the civic association committee
Saturday evening, Mr.. Thomas j. Luttrel presld-
ing and Mr.. Charles s. Moore acting as secretary,
the duties devOlving upon the committee OF receiv-
ing visiting bodies, assigning them to positions,
pmong VARIOUS M William pes
son stated that the Tammany society OF New York
would come about 800 strong, instead OF 500 as was
first supposed.
At a meeting of the transportation committee
Saturday evening, report was made Of special
rate from Atlanta to this City and return for vsi
tors Is fixed at $3.50, and for military ST. The
| rates from intermediate points are proportionally
less Tickets will be sold for ten days. 1t was de-
cded to ask the agents Of the companies further
extend the limit OF the return tickets.
NOTES.
Secretary OF State Frenghuysen has informed
the military commi tee that permission mas been
granted to quarter visiting troops in the corridors
OF the state, War and Navy departments during
inauguration week.
Mr.. James L. Norris has been elected a member
OF the general committee to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF Admiral David D. Porter.
The Columbia Turnverein OF this city has decided
to participate in conjunction with the veterans OF
the eighth battalion District of Columbia volun-
teerS In the Inauguration ceremonies.
The Irving Hall democracy, OF New York. will
send 200 men to the Inauguration.
The Jefferson F!ambeau club. of Atchison, Kan,
have applied for place In line.
Mr.. Lawrence Gardiner, the corresponding secre-
tary says that applications already coming in
from abroad for ball tickets The tickets will be
purchasers in the order Of the applications filed.
1.-THE usual amount OF letters are being received
daily from cranks, said a committeeman to-day.
"The majority OF them are from the District OF
Columbia"
Gen. M c. Meigs. supervising engineer and archi-
tect OF the new Pension building. wrote Colonel
Berret, chairman of the general committee, to-day
saying: "THE STAR OF Saturday contained plan and
section OF Pension building reproduced from the Of
order supply to be given to persons needing infor
nation as to size and construction Of the building,
In order to bid or contract for devise decorations
flooring and other fittings for the 4th OF March.
The plans in THE STAR may be relied on as cor
rect"
The portrait Of Cleveland in the Inauguration
committee rooms is frequently mistaken for that OF
Mr. Lawrence Gardner, the corresponding secre-
tary, who sits directly under the picture.
P. LeutZ OF Philadelphia, proposes to furnish SO
musicians for the ball for 81 600, including all
penSes.
Messs. Sherwood and slemmer, OF Baltimore,
proposed to submit to the committee colored
room.
Nil. Noble D. Larner, chairman of the committee
on public order for the inaugural ceremonies, has
addressed note to the Commissioners, asking
that the committee be accorded an audience and
| that time be set for the same.
THE CHARITIES CONFERENCE.-At meeting Sat
urday evening, OF the local committee to prepare
for the twelfth annual meeting, In this city, OF the
national conference OF charities and corrections
MrR Spencer stated the reasons which led to the
selection of Washington for the annual conference
presidents A. Pratt, secretary; and Charles Brad
ley, treasurer The chair was authorized to select
committees.
OFFICERS ELECTED.-St Dominics' Holy Name
society last evening elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, George &. Petty;
secretary, Francis C. Mangan; treasurer, William
c. Harvey.
| The St Aloysius B. and D. association yester-
day elected the following officers: President,
Geo. A. Schwakopf; vice president A. B. Schwakopf
secretary, H. w. Nef; corresponding secretary, G.
| =. Braueh; treasurer, Jos. A. Geier Board OF d.
| rectors; L g. Degan, A, Nolte and J. h. KOlb
R1nn nVy0c f0n or Do