The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-14
THAT GREAT BALL.
1t Proves a Grand Success and Is Largely
Attended.


1t Proves Grand Success and Is Largely
Attended.
The shifting scenes of the great inaugural
panorama eliminated on the evening of the
4th inst, in the brilliant ball at the new
pension building. No more glorious pageant
ever marked the momentous transfer of the
destinies of a nation into new and honored
hands, says Washington special and then
continues:
Aside from all the patriotic sentiment which
clothes such an event as this in national i'm
portance, the eye Toasted on scene unparal-
leled in magnifcence, splendor, and social
eclat. The richly decorated galleries and cor
r1dors and apartments made arts tic back
ground for the notable assemblage of men and
women from all parts of the country, who prom
enaded the stately length of the vast hall or
watched the gay scene from the galleries.
Aside from the radiant pleasure of such
q picture, and forgatfu1 OF the decorations
that seemed so well a harmonious part of it,
there WAS an atmosphere of refinement and of
beauty that marked with an indelibe touch
the progress of great nation in those subtle
arts that wealth cannot evince without cultiva-
ton and taste. The decorations of the ball
room were very elaborate and rich. The Presi-
Dental party entered the hall when the brilliant
scene was at it's height Looking down from
the galleries it seemed as it every inch of
space in the diamond tiled floor was filled
with people. sea of upturned faces
watched their entrance and accompanied with
longing looks the disappearance of the process
sion up the stairway Inc President looked
pale and IL tri1e carewOrn, and gave y sigh Of
pleasanG relief when the doors Of his reception
room We're thrown open and the little party had
g few minutes to themselves while they were
Invested of tneir wraps by the maids in attend
nnce President Harrison stood about the center
OF the room. His manner was decidedly cordial.
He repeated quietly but clearly, the OF each
person introduc ID with Il am glad to see you. "
Mrs. Harrison took no part in the reception.
She stood an intent and almost GREATNESS
watcher OF the passing line The Presidential
Boutwell,, made circuit of the vast hail. the
President bowling and smiling in every direction,
ana then returned to the reception-room Then
corner was alive with well-dressed hu-
mainly. Fully fifteen thousand persons
were present, and when the ball closed at 3
O'Clock q. m. another great social and
historical event in the nations record had
been accomplished. The supper was a mag
nihcent triumph OF the culinary art, and was
partaken of by thou 'ands Mrs. Harrison s
gown was strikingy elaborate one, the fabric
being an exquisite brocade of purely American
maEutacture. 1t was g. combination of two
materials, brocade and apricot fail1e. The
brocade had groundwork of French gray satin
OF hne, smooth texture, and the figures
which covered it's surface were oak
leaves and burrs. The petticoat was
of smooth apricot faille. magnificent
founce of point was laid lengthwise from the
hem to the belt line. Broad panels of the bro
cade linsd with the faille covered the sides of
the front. The design gracefully lessened in
width as it reached the waist line. A deep in
sertion of lace edged the panels with short
fringe Of gold and silver over the point t1ounce
at the foot. The bodice was cut shaped
and like the train was made of the faille
The opening at the neck was filled in
quite up to the throat with O.
beaded network of small gold and silver beads
and the elbow sleeves were finished with passe-
rnenterie in gold and silver The train was very
long and fell away from the waist-line with O
thickly plated panel. Diamonds in handso me
pendant were worn. The gloves were pale gray
Suede, just reaching the elbow sleeve Her hair
was worn in fluffy bang over the forehead and
smoothly coiled low On the neck.