The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-08

TENSION tuILDrNC-wHERF THE ISAUGURA-
TioN BALL WAS HELD.
festoons Of smilnx as to resemble more than
anything else tropical jungle. Overhead
there spread from side to side enormous
draperies Of white and gold like the canvas
covering of n great tent Starting from the
floor and spreading upward to the roof was
an enormous floral arch bearing the names
Of Cleveland and Stevenson in letters OF liv-
ing fire. Hidden in n great covering OF this
arch. on platform raised about 20 feet from
ihe floor. were the musicians; on one side
string orchestra Of 100 pieces and on the
other side the Marine band Of GO men, which
furnished the promenade music.
The eight massive white pillars which
support the roof each 26 feet in circumfer-
ence, were swathed in maroon bunting in
white draneries. while from their capitals
hung long pendants Of graceful smilax.
Tpon these pillars were electrical wheels
which as thcv revOiyea displayed prismatio
colOrs. The fountain in the center OF the
court was a triumph Of decoration. and the
tinkline sound Of falling water made pleas
ant music TO the ear
The room se' apart for the reception Of
the presidential party was n floral bower,
and the perfume as one entered was almost
overpowering Into this room about 10
O'Clock entered the president end Mrs Cleve-
land their entrance to the building and 10
the room having been accomplished with
some difficulty through the curious crowd.
Mrs Cleveland wore q magnificent costume,
and was abln2e with diamonds. Mrs. La
mont, Mrs. BisSell and Miss Herbert and
the other lady members Of the families Of
the new cabinet officers were also elaborate
ly attired and presented n striking appear
ance as they marched through the reception
room and walked into the hall to meet the
vast throng gathered within.
Additional brilliancv was given TO the
scene by the presence Of the dplomatic
corps in full dress and hv army and navy
officers and visiting militia in all the pan
oplv of gold lace and epauleis. The nresi-
dental and viCe'presidential party remained
in the buildng about an hour and n half
and then left their departure being the
signal for the going of the guests. A feature
OF the evening was the elaborate supper
which had heen prepared Prerarations
were made 10 feed nearly 5000 peOple and
n corps Of 25O trained walters was actively
employed from 10 O'Clock until midnight.
THEIR rAII. DRESSES
The costumes worn bv the ladies OF the
administration and the families of the
cabinet officers were not the least attractive
of the many elegant toilets displayed.
The gown worn bv Mrs. Cleveland was
made Of heavy White satin, ,empre front and
tight fitting back. II was richly trimmed
with point lace and embroidered with crys-
tai bands. The embroidery ran up in rows
hbOut twelVe lnches rom the bntiom OF the
skirt. The emnre front was outlined with
the lace and the crystal embroidery. The
sleeves were large puhs made of satin,
dotted with the beads and half stiff satin
bows at the shoulders. A heavy fall of lace
completed the corsage. The gown was severe
in style, but very rich and graceful
Mrs. Stevenson. the Vice-Presidents wife,
was accompanied TO the ball nv the ladies'
Of the party that came with her from Bloom
ington, save Mrs. Scott her sister who is in
mourning Mrs. Stevenson's gown was n
combination Of cream and heliotrope of
moire antique and velvet, The skirt and
corsage we're Of cream more. About the
bottom OF the skirt was a narrow arrange
ment of the heliotrope velvet
The cOrsage was decolleie, with a
rich bertha Of rare old duchesse lace ont
lined by garland of violets. Mrs. Steven.
sons gloves and fan matched the velvet.
She wore no jewels