The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

The committee having charge OF the
musical programme for the inaugural
ceremonies. at it's meeting yesterday, APP
proved the proposition to introduce choral
music as a feature of the final promenade
concert. The subcommittee to which the
matter is delegated has abandoned its
original plan to introduce choral music
at two of the concerts and has recon-
mended that such a programme be rem
dered only at the last one. The plan as
reported and approved contemplates hev-
ing popular, oratorio, and patriotic vocal
music by a chorus OF 500 voices at lhs
concert to be given in the Pension Build
ing on the night OF March G. An effort
will be made to secure O number of origi-
nal compositions especially written for
the occasion.
The subcommittee asked for an ap
preparation of $500 to defray the expenses
of the chorus in renting hall for re-
hearsals, the purchase or hiring of books.
the salary of an accompanist and such
other debts as may be incurred. William
B. King, who made the report for the
subcommittee, stated that he had been
In communication with several eminent
literary men who had signified a desire
to furnish original poems for the occa-
sion. This, he considered, might prove
an interesting feature of the programme.
Percy S. Foster stated that he had re-
ceived numerous applications from we'll
known singers who desire to be assigned
to the chorus. These applicants. he saiJ,
were in every case soloists and concert
singers.
A subcommittee, appointed to confer
with Chairman Marshall. of the Commit
tee on Ballroom Decorations, reported
that Mr.. Marshall had signifed desire
to erect the band and orchestra stand to
be used during the inaugural ball. of d.
mansions large enough to accommodate
the chorus and accompanying Instruments
for the concerts. The committee was
continued for the purpose of further con-
ference with the chairman of the Ball
room Decorations Committee.
With view of providing that all the
points along the line of the inaugural
parade shall be entertained with music.
was decided that one band shaR start
playing as soon as the one Immediately
in front of it shall have ceased. The
committee also gave its approval to the
suggestion that in passing the Presiden-
tial reviewing stand only one band shall
be allowed TO play the air. Hail to the
Chief"
Gen. Francis Vinton Greene, OF New
York. grand marshal of p the inaugural
parade, who arrived in the city Thursday
evening, consulted with Chairman Edison
yesterday concerning the arrangements
entrusted to his charge. Mr. Edison and ,
General Greene are acquaintance of
twenty years standing. Headquarters for
the grand marshal will be appointed in
the rooms of the inaugural Committee in
order that frequent consultations may be
had. General Greene wiil remain in the
city until Sunday night. when he returns
to New York. He will make numerous
trips to the Capital between now and Feb
ruary l, when he will make his stay per-
manent until after the inauguration
General Greene spent some time in conf
sultation with officials of the War De-
partment, from whom he expects much
aid in perfecting the arrangements for
the parade. He will appoint the chief of |
staff at an early moment
Chairman John B. Wight. of the Com |
mittee on Invitations and Tickets has an |
nounced that the contract for the printing |
of the elaborate souvenir invitations had |
been awarded to W. F. Roberts
Chairman Charles J. Bell, of the FL |
nance Committee, today announced the |
receipt of further subscriptions to the |
guarantee fund. bringing the total amount |
subscribed to s5T.450. The additional sub
scriptions are as fellows: Previously re-
ported. s57.I25; Alfred S. Gillett, 5000; A.
E. L. Leckie, s25; Judd G Detweiler, s1Oe.