The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-02-19
ECHOES OF THE INAUGURATION.

TAKEN the Oaln IN the senate. AT MS
tlrst inaugural jackson had protested
against an indoor ceremony when so
many of his fellow citizens were gath
cred outside the capitol. So, followed
10y all the distinguished company
which had assembled in the hall of
the senate he proceeded to the portico
of the east front and there took the
oath of office and delivered his inaug-
ural address. His second induction
into ONCE, however, was marred by
weather which is reputed to have
been the equal of that which prevail
ed throughout March Sd, this year,
and the forenoon of March 4. Few
persons living in Washington at this
Time, however, can remember such
Wealner since the second Inaugural
ton Of Mr.. Cleveland.
Put her there, JIM" commanded
President TAFT, and the good right
hands OF the chief executive and vice
president of the nation met in hear
ty handclasp. Relaxing for the first
time since the ceremonies in the SEN
ate chamber, Mr.. Taft thus permitted
his complete and whole-souled JOY to
bubble forth unrestrained, just as this
distinguished pair took their places
in the reviewing stand, while the
head of the inaugural parade passed
The inaugural ball was the most
brilliant event of its kind ever held
at the capitol, the striking feature be-
ing the large number of beautiful
women in attendance and the elaIbor-
ate nature of their toilets. Mrs. Taft's
gown was one of the handsomest mod
els ever seen in Washington. A Sc
yerely, plain undertakes Of heavy
white satin formed the foundation.
Over this was draped with consum-
mate skill the gown of white chiffon,
on which an exquisite pattern of gol-
denrod, the national flower, was en-
broidered in silver The goldenrod
design was repeated in the embroid-
cry of the long court train. Point
lace formed the sleeves and served
to trim the decolletage She wore
pearl dog-collar and diamond
aigrette in her hair. Miss Helen
Taft wore girlish gown of white
embroidered mousseline-de-soie, made
with extreme simplicity. Knots of
pale, blue ribbon gave an artistic
touch to the frock Her abundant
light hair was coiled and she wore
no jewelry. Miss Katherine Elkins
was one of the most interesting fig
ures at the ball. Miss Elkins wore
white satin, rare lave and pearls. Miss
Wilson, daughter of the secretary Of
agriculture, was respondent in
gown of blue velvet embroidered with
pearls and turQuoises. Some other
rich gowns were those worn by Mrs.
Philander G.. Knox, Mrs. Sheriff.
Sherman, daughter-in-law of the vice
president: Mrs. Joseph Letter, Mrs.
Bourke Cochran, Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth, Mrs. j. Franklin Bell, Mrs.
Miss Rebecca Collier and Mrs. Will
liam B. Lamar, wife of Representative
Lamar of Florida. Mrs. Lamar is one
of the beauties Of Washington society.
The Countess Won Bernstorff, wife of
the German ambassador, wore white
satin, with diamond ornaments and
tiara of rare gems.
With thousands of his countrymen
bidding him an affectionate adieu,
Theodore Roosevelt, the retiring pres
ident of the United States, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Roosevelt, took his de-
parture from the national capitol for
his Oyster Bay home. AS has was
leaving the scene of seven years OF
strenuous activity, Mr. Roosevelt gave
every indication of delight over being
relieved Of official cares. Looking
somewhat tired, but happy, the form
err president was deeply moved by the
affectionate demonstration in his hon.
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station. Goodbye and good luck to
you" were his farewell greetings to
the thousands who witnessed his de-
parture. 1t was a magnificent specta-
Gle when the great crowd waved
nandkerchiefs in unison and shouted,
Goodbye, Teddy"
During the trip from Washington to
Oyster Bay, the former president and
Mrs. Roosevelt travelled in a most
democratic manner. They were
aboard Pullman, unattended in any
way. No secret service man accom-
panied Mr.. Roosevelt, because he had
protested against this. The former
president conveFsed constantly during
the trip with Mrs. Roosevelt, and Of
ten laughed heartily. Sitting in the
front seat was Mrs. Roosevelt, knit
tingly industrious with old-fashioned
needles. Opposite her sat the expires
ident, smilingly, happily at home. Both
looked pleasantly at those assembled
outside the windows when stations
were reached, and bowed acknowledge
ment to greetings.
Despite the bitter weather, the pa
rade was a great success, though
some organizations failed to get here
in time, owing to delayed trans4 The
marchers were enthusiastic ar9rseem-
ed not to mind the snow under their
feet.
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