Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
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frieZe with the wall is defined as a series
of strongly marked festoons and wreaths
to establish clear separation from the
general tone of the wall below.
I'm the first story of the arcade the origi-
nal color of the wall is retained as a back
ground for the most elaborate portion Of
the floral treatment, which consists of
greenery in the shape of bands and wreaths
mostly, each arch inclosing a pendant ball
of flowers and foliage Illuminated from
within with incandescent lights. The ex-
terror is arranged with a view to greater
richness and elaboration of floral treatment
as the floor is approached, bringing the
most effective decorations of this character
near to the eye of the spectator. The col
umns and arches will not be marked in any
way, as these are treated in gold against
an ivory ground
"The band stand, arranged as an octa-
gonal amphitheater, occupies the whole
east end of the hall, and is of sufficient
capacity to accommodate the band of sew
enty, the orchestra of 125, and the chorus
of 500 that will take part in the concert.
The back of it is surmounted by series
of panels, containing sounding boards,
reaching to the height of the second gallery,
this feature being crowned by large, lumi-
nous she'll or arch, relieved against BAN
ner of solid color, which, in turn, is decorat-
ed at the upper edge by a trophy of Ameri-
can flags. At the two corners cut off by the
octagon amphtheater will be banked the
largest palms and tropical plants that can
be procured, to a height of forty feet from
the HOOf.
CLOSING the western vista, at the opposite
end of the hall. will be the Presidents box,
which. on this occasion, will be kept within
the second story of the arcade. This will
be so treated by means of a raised dais,
rich drapings, special floral decorations, and
subtle effects of lighting, as to secure the
same emphasis at this end that the band
gives at the other.
1.-THE scheme of illumination contemplates
the use of a double row of strong lights.
with Holophane rejecting glass globes ar
ranged at the first cornice level Of the ar
cade the lowest point at which a continu-
GUS line could be secured with view to
giving the greatest amount of illumination
on the ball room floor. At the second story
of the arcade will be placed a series of
discs. Above this indirect lighting will be
thrown upon sculptural decorations Thus
there will be graduation In the power of
the lighting. The bright lines of light, how
ever, stop when they reach the corners,
where they are masked in the foliage On
the last inaugural ball in this building In
candescent lights were used in place OF arc
lights for the first time, but clear lamps
were used. This time we have gone much
further. abandoning the clear lamps alto
gether and using frosted and family tinted
bulbs exclusively. ie.;v{S
I'm short, the scheme is "a green and gold
treatment on an ivory tinted arcade, with a
luminous red frieze in the second story. re-
lieved against the blue background OF the
rest of the building and crowned with ever
green and sculptural decorations at the
summit The entire effect will be more
dignified than that Of four years ago."