Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26

GENERAL. .BFRRKT, uEAD or TEE TSAUoURAL
COMMITTEE or AERASGESUNTs.
of the hall, each 26 feet in circumference
and 90 feet in height, upon which the skill
of the florist will be exerted with view
to making these most imposing displays OF
the florists art.
One room is always arranged for the use
Of the Presidents party. and Commission
er Raum's Office has been reserved for Mr.;
Clevcland's convenience. The doors will
be fitted with rich po"tieres, and all the
appearance OF an Office will be hidden. Mr..
Small is going to prod zee canopy effect
by means of white cloth covered with
trailing asparagus, plumosa, and the
choicest and costliest Of orchids. There
will DO profusion Of Magma Charta and
American Beauty roses, while the immense
open fireplace will 10 concealed by an
artistic combination OF foliage and choice
flowers.
OF course the great feature Of the ball
will be tho reception, which. will be held
for a short time by tho President and wee
President. Ii is customary for their tami-
lies TO mako a tour Of the great ballroom,
escorted by the manager OF the Dali end
the Reception Committee. This takes
over half an hour, and few p pie care to
dance while 1t is in progres IL IS esti-
mated that this year about : 200 people
will attend the ball. "a the deslre to see
Mrs. Cleveland, who will be present, IL
very great, among TIE visitors from
a distance especially. Tho fresi-
Dental party Will leave early, and after
that the stream of departing people con-
tlnues 10 increase whilo the dancing pro-
ceeds with some degree OF pleasure. Inc
banquet is one Of the greatest that IS helo
on any occasion in this country, ana over
1000 tickets will be sold before the night
Al kNrfgl a
doors are thrown open, and II Will De
miracle If every one manages TO supply
their wants before the ballroom closes.
There will be no dancing after midnight
because of Sunday. The Cleveland party
will set good example and arrive about ~
o'clock.
SACRED CONCERTS.
But that is not the end of the inaugura-
tion festivities. The committee has deter
mined 10 furnish emlsemeut for the
crowds that will remain over Sunday, and
there will be two promenade and sacred
concerts on Sunday and three on Monday.
when many people will attend the hret
handshaking Of President Cleveland IN
the big East Room. There will also
be the announcement of the Cabi-
net. which will probably officially
occur at the session OF the Senate
on Monday. These two events VIII
keep in Washington many people who
would otherwise hurry away. and II is for
the entertainment Of these that the con-
certs are provided. The pet Marine Band.
from the navy-ysrd. will furnish the
music. and the leader has already ar
ranged for two new Tieces that are des-
tined 10 be popular, and there IS no
band that can play waltz VITA more
cspritdu raise than this same Marine Band.
Tho accommodations for visitors are
very well taken up. hotels are engaged
wav up. and everyt1ing that can be turned
into q location foS cot Is being spoken
for. Many a village r aate, and some
from tue city. vail sleep - ihs pore lain
mbrace Of bath-tub. But these are only
the little eccentricIties OF inauguration
and can be borne for the sake of seeing
sucn great event. -,
There are many little social amenities
offered by the OUTGOING people 10 the In
coming administration. President Harri-
son will probably be driven from the ln-
auCural ceremonies at the Capitol directly
To the special train that will be waiting to
carry him to Indianapolis. Mr. Mckee
Will probably entertain the ladies with
luncheon before going TO the Capitol, ana
will remain 10 perform all that is desirable
socially. although, owing to the death OF
ths Presidents wife. less viii be expected
of Mrs. Mckee.
No one looking at President Harrison
and knowing the nervous condition he ls
IN doubts that he lays down his cares with
feeling akin TO thankfulness. The new
President comes TO his Inauguration as TO
a viudication. and the ceremonies. from
Democratic standpoint VIII lack nothing
to make them perfect.