The times., 1900-12-28
THE INAUGURAL music
Plans Formulated and Ready for
the Committees Approval.
The Orchestra for the Hall ia BE
Composrd of One Hundred and Sew
cnty-dNc Musicians - Congress TO
he Asked for an Appropriation for
illuminating Public buildings

Al meeting of the committee having
in charge the music for the inaugural
ceremonies yesterday afternoon at the
headquarters in the Washington Loan
and Trust Company Building the sub
committees on scope and plan presented
plans for the concert and ball at the
Pension Building. The report was np-
proved by the full committee. and at
meeting TO be held tomorrow Chairman
W. H. Rapley will present the suggested
programme 10 the Inaugural Committee
for approval.
In its report the Subcommittee sug
gests that the orchestra which will fur
nish the dance music for the inaugural
ball be composed of at least 175 mu-
sicians, and that the band to be secured
for the promenade concerts consist of
not less than 10 instruments. Five con-
certs are recommended-three on Tues
day, March ;, the day following the ball,
and two on Wednesday, March g. Choral
music is an innovation which is recon-
mended for Wednesday nights concert.
Five hundred male and female voices are
to compose the chorus. Percy Foster, of
the Committee on Music, has been chosen
director.
Orchestras and bands all over the
United States will be invited to offer
proposals for the furnishing of the music
required for the ball and concerts. Bids
are 10 be submitted to Chairman Rapley
by January 10. IN line with the policy
of the Inaugural Committee, ii is antici
pated that, if possible, the music con-
tracts win be awarded to local organiza-
-tioGs.
Other matters were taken up by the Sub
Committee on Plan and Scope and the Sub
Committee on Choral Music. but No fur
ther recommendations were made. The
matter of solo vocal music is one of the
subjects that viii be considered more fully,
before any Recommendation is made.
The first meeting of the Committee on
Printing was held yesterday afternoon.
Chairman Saks presided. The present
needs OF the Inaugural Committee in the
line of general stationery. was disposed Of.
Such contracts as had already been made
previous TO the meeting of the committee
were approved. The committee wifi have
charge of such printing as may be required
by both the inaugural and the sub-eommit-
tees.
\ meeting of the Committee ON Trans
portation was held in the evening, begin
ming at 1880 o'clock. Chairman Norment
presided. Mr.. Edson was present, and
talked over the rates Offered the commit
tee. The action of such Of the traffic as
sociations as had already responded 10 the
request for special rates for the Inaugural
tion was reported. 1t developed during the
meeting that the correspondence with the
various traffic associations all over the
country, conducted by the committee, had
ELECTED favorable responses from every
quarter.
An important conference was held yes
terday afternoon to consider the subject of
the proposed electrical illumination of the
Government buildings on the nights of
March 3. T. and s. Electrical experts from
the various Government buildings dis
cussed the matter with Mr.. Edison and
George Gibson, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Illumination. The purpose of the
conference was 10 secure an expression OF
opinion concerning the possibility of Gov
ernment cooperation, and 10 enable the
electricians 10 form estimate of the
cost of the proposed determinations. This
estimate is TO be the basis OF a possible
application TO Congress for an appropria-
tion to cover the expense Of the illumina-
ton. No funds for the purpose are avail
able al the departments. There were pres
ent at the conference Commander George
W. Baird Of the navy, superintendent Of
the State War and Navy building; John
II. Lloyd, chief electrician OF the Post
ofiiCe: J. f. Powell. chief electrician OF the
Supervising Architects Office of the Treas
ury. and Christian Glenn chief electrician
Of the Capitol. Mr.. Edison told the mem
bers present that he had discussed the
matter with number Of Congressman. and
had so far discovered a general approval
of the plan and Willingness TO further Il
in Congress.
An inspection Of the Pension Office was
made yesterday by Chairman Rapley. of
the Committee on JGsic; Chairman Knox.
OF the Committee on Carriages; Chairman
Devine, of the Committee on Banquet;
Chairman Marshall, Of the Committee on
Ballroom Decoration. and Chairman James
f. Bell. of the Committee on Comfort at
the Ballroom. Mr.. Edison accompanied the
delegation.
Harry s. Byrne President OF The Nc
Kinley Club of Johns Hopkins University.
has communicated with the Inaugural
Committee, signifying the intention of
that organization to participate in the
inaugural parade. The club numbers 100
members. who desire to visit the Capital
on the occasion.
The following meetings of sub-comulit-