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

decorations and running entirely around the
hall are shown the names of the d fferent Pres
idents in electric letters Of gold. The exposed
points have been completely filed in with the
ever present wild smilax. giving a dark rich
background of green. which brings out the
fresh colors of the flags. banners and shields
in a most charming manner. Wherever posi-
bic are hidden countless numbers of tiny cleo
trio globes. which sparkle like diamonds or
dew in the light OF the rising sun. Again.
above the caps of the pillars which support
the first gallery are fastened large punches of
laurel in which are concealed the tiny electric
globes. Back of the arches formed by these
pillars fall graceful folds of crimson cloth. no
oruamentatiou OF the gold appearing pillars
being attempted.
The eight great pillars which rise from
the floor OF the court to the roof are twined
about with wild sniax. from which sparkle
hundreds of the small electric globe SO pro-
fusely used elsewhere. The base of each col
uIun Is so decorated as to faithfully represent a
huge flower pot. ont Of which rise great palms
Slightly above the palms are hung Immense
shields showing the national colors. Across
these shields. which appear on the west aud
east sides of the columns only. appear the
names Of sixteen Presidents. Beneath these
shields are placed large square frames from
which fash and revolve in many different
shapes the most brilliant colors.
THE SPLASH OF THE FOUNTAIN.
In the center OF the great hall, directly be-
tween the two music stands, is a most elabor-
ateiy decorated fountain. From the outer rim
of the basin of the fountain rise in endless
profusion great palms and graceful ferns,
while from the basin Of the fountain spring
lilies of almost endless variety. Gold and
silver fish sport about III the clear water, and
hundreds of flashing electric lights add bril-
liancy to the flowers and falling sprays of wa
ter beyond description.
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two great music stands, which will be occupied,
respectively, by Uncle Sans famous Marine
BAND and Zimmerman & STEMS great orches-
ira, the hrst furnishing the concert and prom
enade music and the latter tine dance music.
ihese stands rise twenty or more feet above
the noor OF the immense hall, and are sup
ported by substantial columns entwined about
with wild sniiax and cut flowers. The front
and sides of each stand are also similarly decor
ated. and back of each towers . great arch
reaching almost to the third gallery. On these
great arches background Of Wild smilax and
asparagus plumosa is laid, in which are fas-
tened the rarest and most beautiful roses and
other cut flowers. Over the arch of the stand
20 .ne north nash from this beautiful back
ground. IN letters of gold the name of the
President and the name of the Vice President
At the extreme height of this stand is placed q
great shield from out of which spring four
large bags, the name Of Washington appearing
across Its face. The same il seen on the On
posite stand, JeFerson's name appearing there
Here again the tiny electric globes fash from
every conceivable point, as indeed they do
throughout the immense hall,
CLEVELAND AND srEvsssox.-
At the eastern end OF the hall, at the front of
the hrst gallery, has been, placed large
tSited States coat Of arms, with. The word
"Gieveland'i upon it. iAhoye this win be
placed a huge fan formed Of electric lights.
AZ the other end viii pc b similar shield Seaf
ing the name stevenson and this is to be
surmoun:ed with an American eagle. Also
formed Of electric lights
THE PRESIDENTS ROOMS
The rooms set apart for the President and hi.