Evening star., 1901-03-05

eyes of the guests last night. Roster Nc
Allister and Small had combined the hes
achievements possible with bunting, cleo
tricity and flowers to create an interior
sumptuous and splendid. Above and or
every side was a wealth of golden challi:
gracefully looped and arranged, the canopy
effect of the ceiling relieved by delica te
draperies of the same material being par
ticularly fine. The scores of columns that
surround the court and support the gal
leries glistened with gliding in keeping with
the bunting. Up and down the galleries
over the arches entwining the columns anG
hanging in loops and lines between them
were ropes of electric lights. and dazzling
electric stars cleaned at frequent intervals
all shedding a glorious radiance on the
golden scene. All this beauty, however
was in accentuation of the magnificent
floral establishment.
Vines of Smilax.
Trailing over the bunting, except on the
ceiling, twining around the gallery sup
ports and running in every direction, were
vines of southern smilax, from the leaves
of which electric dots cleaned like fire.
flies. Over the numerous arches of the gall
leries hung large plaques, from which
crimson aZaleas flashed with fresh vigor
that was natural, because every bloom was
growing on It's parent stem, which in turn
still drew sustenance from branch and
root. These bursts were enhanced by YER
dant greens maSSed around them. The stand
at the west end of the court which had
been constructed for the presidential
party was treated with consummate taste
Roman wreaths, tied with rich. red rib
bons, were arranged across the front, and
American Beauty roses were profusely
placed at every vantage point The same
effective art had been exercised in decorat-
ing the music stand at the east end Of the
court. where the Marine Band and Haley's
Orchestra were both stationed. Floral re-
productions of Tyres, lutes, guitars trum-
pets and other musical instruments were
grouped here, with Roman wreaths and
royal palms Of Cuba added to the ensem-
BILE.
The large fountain in the central part Of
From the center sprang bushes of bougan-
Vllieas, so profuSely covered with their
purpish blossoms that leaves were not dis
cernible. Around these were massed white
and purple lilac bushes chaste spirea. par
terres OF tulips jonquils, narcissus and
otner exquisite plants and royal palms
grew up from bases of the same beauties
The Presidents Apartment.
Regal in floral sense was the apartment
at the southwest corner the second floor
the commissioner of pensions room, which
had been prepared for the President and
Mrs. Mckinley. The background was white
and Hawaiian baskets crossed and tied with
pink ribbons bore burdens of exquisite or
chids. There We're orchids everywhere,
cateleyas. vandas, oncidiums, dendrobrians
and other rare varieties, their peculiar
beauty being thrown out by deft arrange
ments of farleyenso ferns. The large mir
ror was banked with growing orchids and
farleyenSe ferns . T.;
The adjoining apartment was DEVOTED to
the Vice President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Here
again were the Hawaiian baskets, formed
Of single Hawaiian palm leaf. and Fene-
tan baskets upon a background of red aud
yellow, and the whole blooming with Amerl-
can beauty roses.
The apartment arranged for Lieut.. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, chairman of the reception
committee also had red and yellow for its
color scheme, and here, too, American
beauties were luXuriant.
Among the few invited guests were the
members of the diplomatic corps, and there
was profound qualification felt and ex-
pressed by each and all of them when, upon
the rooms set apart for their ac-
they discovered the flags OF
heir respective nations adorning the apart
nents. in addition to most effective floral
The numerous rooms provided for the gen
,ral comfort and convenience of guests were
embellished with cut flowers ar
'anged with the same artistic perfection.
The supper room was adorned with rustic
,oxes containing blooming azaleas and
milax caught up with floral knots.
All Arrangements Successful.
The arrangements for the ball last even
ng were the most successful, it Is believed,
hat have ever marked this function of
popularity. While it was
egrettable that the presidential promen aie
hould have had to be abandoned. there
vas no other particular in which the pro-
ram arranged was not carried out The
'aIl machinery ran as smoothly though
he event We're Of daily recurrence and i:s
had grown to know its details as
hose of the routine of office work.
The rooms reached from the first balcony
ct apart for the use of the President, Vice
PRESIDENT and parties, the diplomatic corps, |
he governors, the reception committee, &c, |
we're protected from public intrusion by
Wo temporary gates erected at points along |
he balcony promenade. Only those entitled |
o special courtesies We're allowed admis- |
ion.
The cloak rooms, managed by the COM !
1ittee on comfort at the ball room, under |
he direction of Chairman James f. Bell, |
Iere handled in thoroughly efficient man |
er. There was the least possible delay, !
nd the facilities were all that could De |
esired The attendants were both nu- |
lerOus and courteous and attended IL all |
he wants of guests.
The carriage arrangements were also we'll |
lade ana eHecuVely carried out. Private |
quipages were summoned by means. Of !!
Green on top of the building, on which the |
lumber of the vehicle desired was thrown |
y stereopticon. Those who came n pub
C carriages We're permitted to take any
ubl1c vehicle that might be in waiting. |
he liverymen Of the city have formed a
learing house. which will make settlement
such matters according to the rates le-
ally prescribed. NJ
Dr. Ralph Jenkins chairman Of the floor
nd promenade committee did much to
lake the stay of the President a pleasant
ne His aids cleared passageways Tor the
resident and his party along the balcony
nd to and from the eastern entrance. DIR.
enklns was constantly on the Presidents
Iand.
chairman Edison was most enthusia stical-
congratulated throughout the evening
pom the magnificent success of the ball.
THE BALL ROOM CROWDED.
asy Moving About at First, but n
Crush Afterwnrd.
Into the Alladin palace of ieweled splen-
or the first guests enpqred at Z o'clock.
he members Of the floor committee began
} arrive at that time and they brought
18th them the first ladies'. 1t was not long
II the glitter of gold, the sparkle of real