Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
ON THE FLOOR.
The Music and the Committee Who
Looked Out for the Dancers.

The Music and the Committee Who
Looked Out for the Dancers.
In the center Of the ballroom was an i'm
mense japanese pagoda on which the musi-
clans were stationed. The base was built
around the fountain and was formed of moss,
ferns, and palms. making a delightful retreat
for the promenaders or dancers. In the second
story was Beek's orchestra. Of Philadelphia,
numbering 100 pieces, which furnished the
music for the dancing Still above these and in
the third gallery the Marine band. which
furnished the promenade Eusic between the
dances. This pagoda was handsomely deco
rated with flags and shields. so that the musi-
clans we're almost hidden from view. The
sound did not appear to be DISTRACTED how
- ever, for the strains could be heard at the
furthest end of the hall. The crowd began
to arrive early, and by the time the first num-
Der of the promenade concert, which opened
the exercises at the ballroom. was played there
were several thousand persons in the hall
Simon Hassler and J. @. g. Beck we're the
conductors of the orchestra. while Mr.. John
Philip Sousa. the leader Of the Marine band
directed the movements of that body, with
Salvatore Petrola assistant. The opening
number OF the program was a presidential
polonaise." composed especially for the occa-
sion by Mr.. Sousa. and was performed by the
combined band and orchestra. For this the
author naturally welded the baton, and the
production was highly praised. The remain
der of the program was as follows: Leutner's
Festival Overture orchestra: Grand Fantasia
on themes from Wagner's ''Tannhauser," band;
Meyerbeer's March aux Flambeau, orchestra;
Nicolais overture. The Merry Wives of Wind
sor." band; The Bridal March from wagners
.'Lohengrin," orchestra, and a eollocation from
Bizet's Pearl Fishers" band.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF.
n
rived the fact was made known to the waiting
multitude, which numbered some eight thou
sand, by the musicians striking up Hail to the
Chief" which was repeated several times. until
the distinguished guests had reached their
private reception room. The band was evil
IDENTIFY a little uncertain whether the President
would Immediately make tour OF the hall or
not for they followed their musical announce
ment with the Star Spangled Banner" and
several other patriotic songs. When it become
evident that there would be some DELAY in the
appearance of the presidential party on the floor
the musicians resumed the regular program and
began the music for the dances. OF course at
that time everv one was EAGERLY awaiting the
appearance Of the new President and Ylce-P Pres
i1-n., md but little heed was paid to dancing
No effort was made by the floor managers to
form quadrilles, although there were a few
young couples who could not resist taking a
brief turn when a waltz PLAYED. Finally
when the presidential party under the escort Of
representatives of the reception and floor COM
mIttees, did emerge from their reception room.
the familiar Hail TO the Chief was again heard
and was continued during the time occupied in
making the circuit OF the hall.
THE FLOOR COMMITTEE
Surgeon NJ. L. Ruth, United States navy.
the chairman and director OF the floor and
promenade committee, had all his arrange
ments as perfect as possible His stand. inst
beyond the musicians, furnished with an
Indicator, which communicated by electric
bells with the 20 different sections into which
the hall had been divided so that in the ar
rangement Of square dances it was known al
once by the report Of the aide in charge Of a
section when his sets were completely formed
The assignment Of his large force was made by
DIR. Ruth follows:
MelancthOn L. Ruth, chairman and director,
Special Aids Daniel McCauley, Chas. G.
Worthington, Fred Poor, Thos NJ Foote. w
K Van Reypen.
Additional Special Aids-Otto C. Reinecke
.. ;. Teel. Theo. King. F. Hopkinson Smith
W. v. r.. Berry, W. II. Brownson. U. S. n; l.
q. Boggs, John A. Baker. Wescott Bailey Joh1
J. BeaH, l.. II. Carpenter, John f. Cox Alfred
Conklng. Myer Cohen, A. C. Geer. Hayder
Edwards, A G. Gurnee, DE Bree Higgins 8. c.
Kellogg, U. 3. A; A. 5. Kenney, U. s. n; Theo
AAris, I. N. Il. Mason. Chas. Mum, Jane,
Henry Norton, 4. Reilly, Chas. NJ. Rae, VIM
b. Remey, I. Roessle, W. Is. Rankine c. C
shayne, W. r. Shaffer, Jas. NJ. varnum. Richard
Washington. U. S. N; Theo. smith. Ralpi
Walsh, ID. b. Sickles, ]. Fenner Lee, w. y
Clarke, C. r. Zappone.
DETAIL Foh SECTIONS AND CORRIDORS.
Section Alexander Britton, aid in charg,
Of section-Gilbert Hart, Ike Cans, c. Birk
head. J.W. Cious, Rudolph Kaufman, E. s. "
Moore, W. ID. Rudy. Fred voight Linden Kent
Section Al. L. Wright. u. &. NJ aid /,
charge of section-W. Z. Clapp, Phillip Alger
John W. Anderson, Jas. A. Buchanan, JOHN G
Boyd +. v. Bennett, John F. Chamberlain, @
W. Harris, Thos. Hyde, ir.
Section S-W. cambridge Hof, q. s. n, ali
in charge of section-T. II. Bliss. W. A. Cowle
s. II. Dickson, J. ii. Kidder. A l.. May, W.
Hopkins, Frank T. Howe, A q. Heaton, II. L
Hotchklss.
Section As. E. Blunt, o. sA., aid in charg
Of sectional. t. Briee, j. @. s. Burger, Nor
man Bestor. VIM. A. L. Gresham. W. II. Hough
NJ Robinson, Harry King.
Section 5-Sevellon A. Brown. aid in charg
OF section-J. s. Davis, y. Landon Burchell
Frank Gordon, y. Gait, +. McDermott, W. A
Percy, Dayton s. Ward, w. g. Webster, Geo
W. Wallace.
Section e-w. p. Duvall, U. s. A., aid i
charge OF seetion-Calderon Carlisle, II. Z
Davis, Thos. Hyde. ST., b. ii. Randolph, Jas II
sayiile, II. II. sullivan, Ross Thompson, DR.
1ullio ). Verdi, Frank ID. Wiborg. n. L. Page
Section John Z. Fremont, U. 8. ", aid il
charge of section-E. 5. McCaimont, Warren c
Triton. G. L. MeCawley. Lee Hutehins. DR.. s
~ Burnett, Clifford Arrick, j. w. Greer,
Mckinney, Carroll McKenney, W. s. Parks
Section S-Richard Washington, aid In charg
Of section-E. Il. Arnold, Mattin Britton, G. /
Bacon. q. w. Cissell. Walter ID. Davidge H.
Dickson. John Joy Edison, A. b. Hall, Chas
johnson, @. L. Scarborough. B. ID. Walcott
Section Nv. T. Huxford, U. 8. A., aid i