Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

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I'll ~ H,R ed in flesh into the
the pens o n Office
building tonight he
would be so completely dazed by the change
in the character OF the festivities that he would
hardly realize that he was upon the same earth
upon which he had once lived. The Inaugural
ton ball has been growing in interest, in the
number N ATTENDANCE and in the elaborate prep
arations for enjoyment from the very first. and
the one to take place tonight on the occasion
Of Mr.. Cleveland's second inauguration as
President OF :he United States will exceed IN
brtiliancy. in the extent and beauty OF its deco
ration and in the number Of people who Will De
present any that has preceded IL.
Although Washington had ball at his sec
on1 inauguration there was festivity Of that
character when John Adams was inaugurated in
the same citv OF Philadelphia IN 1877 nor DID
Thomas jefferson attend Inauguration balls az
either of his inauCurations- Jefferson or
course, it will be remembered. was the nrst
President who was iuaugurated IN this city
after the capital had been moved TO Washing
ton. 1T is probable that the idea Of Jeferso-
Man simplicity could not sanction such frlvol-
ity and extravaganza as an Inauguration ball.
At anv rate both Of his Inauguration davs
passed without the observance OF any such
ceremonial
TIE FIRST RAIL N WASHINGTON.
The first Inauguration ball held in this city
was on the occasion of the inauguration Of
James Madison. on the 4th of March, 1909. That
day "a does the 4th Of March this year. fell
uPon Saturday. but then they kept good hours
in those DAYS and everything was over before
the hour % midnight told that Sunday had COM
Inenced The ball took place at longs Hotel
and 1t Is said In the accounts given by the
papers o: that time that il was the most brill
nx.Nn l.S1
President and the newly inaugurated President
O. the United States and the foreign ministers
were present by invitation. The company. it
estimated. exceeded 400. Pretty Dolly
Madison. as she called. the new lady OF the
White House. is described as being panied and
powdered for the occasion was customary in
those DAYS and alfred IN CAV co.ors. with pearls
about her neck and q hesddress. trimmed with
birds of paradise.
WHEN MONROE WAS INICGCRATED.
There is no record Of an Inauguration ball
when Mr. Madison was inaugurased the second
time. but when Mr.. Monroe took the oath Of
Office as President in 1877 the festivities con-
cluded with ball at Davis Hotel which had
been announced a day or two before IN the fol-
lowing card. which, TO show how those things
were done al that time. is quoted IN full:
Inauguration Ball
1.-THE short time allowed for making the ar
engagements for the ball may prevent tickets
.=Om reaching some of the ladies' in due time
Those ladies', therefore, of Washington and
Georgetown who were invited to attend the
CITY Assemblies and ladies on a visit TO the
city. are respectfully requested to honor the
Inauguration ball with their company on Tues
day evening, the 4th Of March. a. Davis Hotel.
'THE MANAGERS"
There is no record Of ball when Mr.. Mon
roe was inaugurated the second time,
Monday. March 5. 1921. and 1t Is stated that
the weather was so extremely Indictment that it
prevented any outdoor demonstrGt ons. There
Is. however. a statement in connection with the
ceremonies, when took place In the hall OF the
House OF Representatives,. that .'the music OF
the Marine Band enlivened the scene" which
is the first mention OK the appearance OF that
famous band.
When Mr.. Adams was inaugurated. in 1925, it
Is stated that the inauguration bail took place
at Carusls Assembly Rooms. on the corner Of
T. and llth streets northwest. and this place. 1t
will be seen. subsequently was the location Of
swell dances IN this city Ior a number Of years.
CELEBRATING JAcKsoN's IsAUGURATIoS.
Andrew Jacksons first inauguration ball was
given a: Carusl's, but his second took place
at the Central Masonic Hall. on Louisiana av-
enue. The first record OF 4 reception az the
White House on Inauguration day was
the occasion Of Andrew Jacksons first inaugu-
ration when 1t is said that after taking the oath
Of ozhee the President was conducted TO the
Executive Mansion. tie crowd entering with
him and there keeping up tie festivities until
late hour. A wing paper Of the day re-
marked: IA great deal OF china and glass ware
was broken and the east room was filed with
coisy mob At one time Jackson. who had
retired until he stood with his back against the
wall. was protected from the friendly violence
Of his followers BY living barrier formed
around him by his personal friends. such q
scene had never before been witnessed in the
White House. and the aristocratIc federalists
saw TO their disgust men whose boots were COW
cred with the red mud of the unpaved streets
standing on the damask satin-covered chairs to
get look at the brave old hero.
When Van Buren, was Inaugurated. in 1927,
the Inauguration bail was held at Carusi's at
which the attendance of the fair sex was said
to have been numerous and brilliant This bal
also took place on Saturday, and It is reported
that before the moon Of night the President
and his friends departed and the party broke
up IL Is hardly likely that this example will
be followed tonight. certainly so far as the COM
pany tina: will assemble in the hall of the PEN
sion Office building Is concerned.
OLD TTPPEcsSoE.
This bali a. Van Burens Inauguration was the
most brilliant and successful that had taken
ace up TO that time, but it was eclipsed on
le occasion OF the Inauguration OF President
,iiIAn1 Henry Harrison. 1871. ILe cam
paIgn for Old Iippecanoe. as he was called,
FAD been extremely exciting, and preparations
were made for a very imposing demonstration
in tnis city. The crowd that was present was
larger BIZ many hundreds than had ever wit
messed an Inauguration before. and there were
three balls gwen on the night of March 4. The
one which Was 10 be the popular Dall was held
IN the old Louisiana Avenue Tkeater. which had
been purchased by the COMMITTEES and COM
plete.y remodeled with every convenience for
me occasion. A peoples TIppecanoe Inaugu-
ration ball was also given at Carusls 5. and the
third, called native American inauguration
ball, was held at the then Masonic hail 1t il
stated that General Harrison PLAYED no favor
ties, but made a personal visit TO each Of the
three gatherings The held at the old
theater not only socially successful. but
proved a decided financial success even against
the predictions OF many who thought the COM
mittee expended an unnecessary sum OF money
in making preparations. The receipts after
the payment OF expenses showed = surplus of
some S2,500, which Was equally divided among
the Protestant and Catholic orphan asylums OF
the city.
When President Polk was inaugurated there
we're also two balls given. on the evening Of
March 4. ISIj. The swell ball Of the occasion
Was held at CarusI's, at which the tickets were
hxed at $40 and the attendance limited to GO.
The opposition or popular bail was held at the
National TheAter anu the price was fixed at 81
President Polk attended the more popular as
sembly. but Mrs Polk spent ali her time q. the
swell AFFAIR. She WAS a strict Presbyterian ard
did not dance so she wore sober blacz slik gown
lopc black velvet cloak with deep fringed cape
and bonnet of purple velvet The other ladies,
made nm lack D an he