Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-05

main rooms stands tete-a-tete flora
chair with an overhanging canopy, upon
which are lettered the words, "Inaugur
alton, 1885," Diagonally across the
back of the one at the right is traced, il
immortelles, the word Harrison" anC
on the other "Morton." Near by is 6
crystal fountain of elaborate and beauti
full design, which ceaselessly throws up 6
spray of exquisite perfume, that fills the
air with delicate odor. Everywhere
are flowers and tropical foliage plants.
THE vIoE-PREsIDENT ROOMS.
The rooms assigned to the Vice-Presi
Dental party, the diplomatic corps and
Reception Committee are scarcely less
elegantly furnished.
THE PRESIDENT AT THE BALL.
The ball room was crowded, when, al
10 o'clock, it was announced that the
Presidential prrty would soon arrive. A
few minutes later President Harrison
and party reached the building, escorted
by Colonel Britton, chairman of the
Executive Committee. They were met
at the entrance by the Reception Com
mittee, headed by General McCannon.
An open passage was formed by the
members of the committee, and through
this lane the parted proceeded to the
stairway reserved for them. The Presi-
dent took the arm of General McCan-
non and Mrs. Harrison was escorted
by Colonel Britton. The other
members followed. The ladies', shortly
after reaching their rooms, retired to ar
range their toilets, while General Har-
rison held areception. The members OF
the various inaugural committees, a
number of Government officers, and
quite throng of ladies were presented
to him by General McCannon. The
President was in excellent spirits. and
pleasantly greeted all who we're intro
duced, chatting for few minutes with
those with whom he was acquainted.
Among others presented TO him at the
reception we're the Corean Minister,
Representatives Cox and Ketcham, SEN
ator Stanford and a number Of army
officers. While Presid snt Harrison was
President and Mrs. Morton and their
daughters arrived, accompanied by
Myron M. Parker and Henry A. Will
lard, and were conducted to the apart
ments reserved for them. The ladies in
the Presidential party were Mrs. Har-
rison, Mrs. Russell B. Harrison and
Mrs. Mckee. With President Nor
ton were Mrs. Morton and his sister-in-
law Mrs. Hobson.
About 10 80 President Harrison was
Joined by the ladies OF his family, and
the Reception Committee, forming line
three and four abreast in front and rear
of the party, procession was made up
for tour of the ball room. At the
special request of President Harrison
that no police should surround him, the
pleasureable task of protecting him from
the presence of the crowd was devolved
upon the committeeman. From the
stairway leading to the floor OF the ball
room was presented the spectacle of a
vast sea of faces, apparently occupying
every inch of space. President Harri-
son expressed his doubts of opening a
passageway, but said he was willing to
make the attempt. After much exer-
ton an opening was effected in
the crowd, and the procession
began it's tour around the hall.
Col. Cody Buffalo Bill and Capt. Fred
Bracket were in advance and followed
by a dozen committeeman preceding the
distinguished guests. President Harrison
walked with General McCannon, Mrs.
Harrison with Colonel Britton, and the
other ladies with their husbands. Vice.
President Morton ard party followed in
the wake of the President, but separated
by considerable space. Admiral Jouett
escorted the Vice-President.
President Harrison's appearance was
the signal for an outburst of applause
and clapping of hands, which was kept
up all along the line of march. Slowly
and laborously narrow lane was made
through the dense throng, and President
Harrison, stopping at frequent intervals
to allow those ahead of him to
force their way, marched entirely
around the immense court and partly
back again to the upper rooms
The Vice President caught up with the
first part of the procession, and a few
minutes later the whole party came out
again, and were led by one OF the stair
ways to the first balcony, and thence tc
their rooms. The ex-President took the
pressure of the crowd smilingly
and bowed his acknowledgement
| in return to the salutations of the ladies
Before retiring to their rooms, the
President aud President, ut the re-
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the railing of the balcony, overlooking
the ball room, and for several minutes
watched the gay throng moving below
Another brief reception was held, and a
IL 80 o'clock the Presidential and Vice
Presidential parties, escorted by the Re
ception Committee. left the building
Cheers greeted them necessarily as the,
decended the stairs and walked out G
the ball room.
The arrangements for this gran'
finale Inauguration celebration hav,
been admirable. The attendance wa
estimated at ten thousand, and has ex
ceeded that of any previous inaugura
b II. The credit for the success OF tn
event tonight, and for the completeness
with which all the details of the arrange
ments of the ceremonies of the day wer
made, is due primarily to Col. Britton
He had efficient assistance from tn
J members OF the various committees.
A large number OF people left tn
building Immediately after the departuI
/ of President Harrison, and by midnigf
} the floor was sufficiently cleared ft
} dancing. At that hour the picture pr
saufad fraro a N 1nnar oallarv was lndnp