, 1889-03-05
HARRISON IN.
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masses of smllaX adorn the floors and
roofs. This unique music stand is indeed
a thing OF beauty.
The other striking features OF the in
terror scenes are eight large panels upon
which are represented in floral pictures
the executive departments of the govern
ment. They are eight by ten feet in
dimension and are suspended at even dis
tances from the front of the lower gallery.
The state department is represented by an
open book upon which are lettered in i'm
mortclles the words, Department of
State. The emblem of the wal depart
ment is a mounted cannon with a pyra-
mid of cannon balls. On the navy de,
partment panel is a complete model of a
United States dispatch boat, perfect in
every detail. with her name on the bow.
On TIE panel of the department of
Justice arc shown the scales of Justice
and an open law book. across the pages
of which is the latin inscription fTt jus
Hid. The post Office department is rep
resented by a mail bag lettered 81. :.
Nj and Il letter with a postmark dated
March 4, and addressed to benjamin
Harrison. Washington, ID. c."
On the treasury department panel is a
representation of large sale with n
combination lock carried out in detail.
The interior department is represented by
n log cabin, with a stump of a tree into
which an axe has been driven, and the
agricultural department by Il pillow and
sheac OF wheat. All Of these cmblama-
teal designs arc in half relief and are
constructed of only the choicest cut
flowers. From the topmost peak OF each
OF three sections OF the roof the building.
n sheer $50 feet from the floor, radiate a
thousand steamers OF red. white and
bluee bunting, altrnating with garlands of
evergreen and forming an immense can
opy.
From the center Of the middle canopy
depends probably the largest aud most
complete piece of floral decoration ever
seen. IL is a fun rugged three masted
shin, representing the ship OF state, thirty
feet long aad a perfect model in every
detail Tens of thousands of choice flow
ers' were used in its construction. 1t is a
marvel of graceful beauty. From the
center of each Of the canopies overspread
ing the end sections of the court, depends
n floral ball. fifteen feet in diameter and
is a mass of brilliant color.
Taken as whole in detail the decora-
tions are undoubtedly the richest and
most elaborate ever produced on this con-
uncnL.
The rooms set apart for the use of the
presidential party are on the second floor
in the southwest corner OF the building.
The walls are entirely covered with card
inal silk plush with bronze and old gold
plush fringe. Blue rOTtiers hang at each
of the doors The window hangings are
of the finest lace and the carpets and rugs
of the richest quality. Tie furniture is
elegant in design and material.
AT the side of the main room stands a
tete-a-tetc floral chair with an %overhang-
inc canopy upon which are lcttercd the
words. Inauguration, 1852 Diagonally
across the back Que at the right is traced
in immortelles the word Harrison and
the other Morton" Near by is n crys-
tai fountain of elaborate and beautiful
design which ceasclessly thrown up a spray
oil exquisite perfume That fills the air with
a delicate odor. Everywhere are flowers
and tropical plants. The rooms assigned
to the vice presidential party, diplomatic
corps and reception committee are scarcely
less elegantly furnished.
The ballroom was crowded when ut 10
O'Clock word came that the presidential
party would soon arrive. Ten minutes
later President llarrison's party reached
the building Escorted bY Col Brtton,
chairman of the executive committee.
They were met at the entrance by the
reception committee, headed by Gen. Me
Cannon. An open passage was formed
by the members OF the and
through this lane the party proceeded to
the stairway reserved for them. The
president took the arm of Gen. Mccain
mon and Mrs. Harrison was escorted by
Cot Britton. The other members iol-
lntgal fThn laltna uhnrflp attnr raa,ktp.
their rooms, retired to arrange their
toilets, while Gen. Harrison held a recep-
ton.
The president was in excellent spirits
and pleasantly greeted all who were intro
duced, chatting for a few minutes with
those with whom he was acquainted.
While President Harrison was holding his
informal levee Vice President and Mrs.
Morton aud their daughters arrived, ac-
companlcd by Myron NJ. Parker and
Henry \. Willard, and were conducted to
appointments reserved for them. The
ladies in the presidential party we're Mrs.
Harrison, Mrs. Russell Il. Harrison aud
Mrs. Mckee. With Vice President Nor
ton was Mrs. Morton and his sister in-law,
Mrs tiobson.
About halfpast 10 President Harrison
was Joined by the ladies of his family and
the reception committee, forming 4 line
OF three or four abreast in front and in the
rear, and a party procession was made up
Tor a tour OF the ball room. At the spe-
cial request OF the president that no police
should surround him the pleasurable task
OF protecting him from the pressure of
tn" crowd devolved upon the commit ee-
men. From the stairway leading to the
floor the ball room presented a spectacle
Of a vast sea OF faces apparently occupy.
ing every inch of space. President Har.
rison expressed his doubts OF the possible
ity OF opening a p~assageway, but said he
was willing to make the attempt.
Alter much e~xertion an opening was
effected in the crowd and the procession
began its tour around the hall. President
Harrisons appearance was the signal for
an outburst of applause and clapping of
hands, which kept up all along the line of
march. Slowly and laboriously a narrow
lane was made through the dense throng
and President Harrison, stopping at fire.
quent intervals to allow those ahead of
him TO force their way, marched entirely