Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-11
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THE ILLUMINATION AND FIRE WORKS.
The committee on street illumination and
fireworks. DR.. f. A. Adams. chairman, arranged
not only for the fireworks display but for the
competitive drill of the fambeau clubs. Under
the direction of this committee. saws the re-
port, S4.775 was devoted 20 an outdoor display
for the benefit of the public, with result OF a
most satisfactory character.
THE BADGES.
OF the work of the committee on badges,
Simon Wolf chairman, Mr.. Britton says; "How
well they succeeded is evidenced by the extra
ordinary demand made for the badge adopted.
which was of novel and attractive design, and
will be cherished by the possessor a valuable
memento of the centennial inauguration
COMFORT AT THE BALL.
Referring to the work of the committee
on comfort at the ball room, Jas. f. Bell
chairman. the report saws: This committee
made what was considered ample preparations
for the care of the hats. cloaks. etc. of the
guests. providing 5000 boxes for storage and
care of articles of clothing, but the attendance
being 1900. IL became necessary 10 subdIvlde
the boxes. The total value of articles lost WAS
but $500. which sum was paid to the owners
of same" Proper retiring rooms were pro-
vlded for ladies.
THE BALLROOM DECORATIONS.
The report speaks of the work of the COM
mlttee OF which y. q. Staples was chairman,
and which had charge OF the ballroom decora-
tons and illumination. as follows: The decor
alton and illumination of the pension building
was projected and carried out on a magnificent
scale. sir. Frank Aldridge, OF Brooklyn. y. Y.
was awarded the contract for decoration. and
performed lis work in a manner rejecting
great credit upon himself and the committee
under whose supervision 1t was done. Mr.. Al
drldge spent several weeks in preparing the
various styles of banners. shields, streamers,
coats-of-arms, flags &c. which he grouped to-
gether IN artistic and tasteful form. the whole
blending together in harmonious splendor.
rarely equaled and never eNcelled The cleo
trio light was produced by plant obtained
from the Thomson-Houston company, of Bos-
ton, Iass., and the wiring by Royce & Marean,
or tins city. More than one thousand incan-
descent lamps with various colored globes shed
luster upon the brilliant decorations of the
ballroom and the multitude of richly appar-
eled people. forming picture seldom seem
THE RECEPTION.
Some space is given to describing the excel
lent arrangements of the reception committee.
of which J. Il. McCammon was chairman. The
entire method of procedure was arranged be-
forehand." ii is stated. land was of such char
acter that the President and Vice President
and all OF our guests were able TO pass through
the immense throng of people present without
discomfort or annoyance"
THE MUSIC COMMITTEE
Credit is given to the music committee, A. III.
s. Davis, chairman, for having made most
satisfactory arrangements for both the dancing
and promenade music. and for the concerts
given IN the pension building on the 9Th of
March. OF the promenade concerts il is
stated, 1.-The band of the United States Marine
Corps, John Philip SOusa, conductor. supplied
the music. which was of a character calculated
OF all who heard II"
TIE FLOOR MANAGEMENT
Of the floor and promenade committee. NJ L.
Ruth. chairman, says:
ITO this committee was assigned the difficult
task of providing such program as would sat-
lsty at least a majority of the 10000 people who
were expected to and who did participate i'm
the BAH. TO so arrange their subcommittee
that each section lof which there were sixteen
OF the great hall should be in charge of a sUffi-
clent number of persons. skilled in the dance.
TO insure regularity in the formation, the be-
ginning, the movements, and the changes
thereof. so that the vast array of moving bod
les should be able to derive pleasure therefrom
and by uniformity of motion convey pleasure
to the eyes Of the spectators. All this was sue
cessfUlly accomplished through the efforts of
the committee. directed by its able and efficient
chairman, to whom much of the honor conse-
quent upon Its success Is due
THE BANQUET.
OF the work of the banquet committee. Geo
B. Williams, chairman, the following record is
made:
The preparations incident to furnishing a
supper TO such of the patrons OF the ball as
might desire it involved the erection of a
kitchen outside of the pension Office the pro
curing and setting up of steam apparatus
and the attachment of same to steam-pipes in
side the Office. This committee also fixed upon
the articles of food which should constitute the
menu. and took charge of all the preliminary
negotiations with a caterer. They recon-
mended Mr.. George c. Boldt of PHILADELPHIA.
who required a guaranty that his receipts
should amount TO $4,000, and that the execu-
tive committee should erect the kitchen and
furnish steam and heat without expense to him.
The executive committee approved the recon-
mendatlon and contract was made with Mr.
Boldt The receipts from the sale of supper
tickets amounted to 1851, the loss on the sup
per being S2l29 and the expense incurred In
the erection of the kitchen. The supper. how
ever, was pronounced success. No wines or
liquors were furnished. 1t having been decided
very soon after the organization of the execu-
tive committee that this course should be pur-
sued.
TIE PRINTING.
The printing committee, of which John Nc
Elroy was chairman, did efficient and prompt
of the pamphlet report.
THE PARADE
After speaking OF the selection of Gen. James
A. Beaver. of Pennsylvania, as chief marshal.
the report SAYS: With his chief of staff. Gen.
u. IL. Hastings. he made numerous visits to this
city, and at an early date had all important ar
engagements connected with his duty fully COM
pleted. The parade was magnificent in its
proportions and appearance. 1t was handled
IN mastery manner, every command wheel
ing into line with the utmost promptness not
an instant OF time being lost, and the entire
pageant moving like a vast machine. To Gen
Beaver and his division and brigade command
ers great credit is due for presenting in the
midst of a ceaseless rain procession never
equaled on any Ike occasion"
TIE FINANCES.
A full statement is given of the methods fol-
lowed by the auditing committee. John JOY
Edison, chairman. which committee, the report
says, performed its arduous duties in a careful
and satisfactory manner. The scrutiny of this
committee extended into every dollar of receipt
and expenditure IN connection with or growing
cut of the work of the inaugural committee
and their duty was carefully and conscien-
tiously performed. The result of their final ex-
animation is embodied III the following report
viz:
Statement Receipts and Expenditures Inaugural
Ceremonies.
RECEIPTS.
guarantee tllnd SDo.lO0 90
Sale OF Eal tickets. 5S. $40 90
sale OF supper tlckets.. ......:-.-----. :hSsl o.