The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09

Ol 1elIerSoH ana LlncOln, the reNeIeu leaders of their respective parties. He mentioned the fact that after having taken the oath of office, Jefferson un hitched his horse, rode quietly down Pennsylvania avenue until he reached the White House and went to work. He spoke of the fact that the only expense which Lincoln indulged in was a quiet reception at which he kissed s0-odd girls, each representing a state of the union,
 SKY THE LIMIT
 But plans for the Harding affair pro- ceed, and as heretofore suggested, the sky will be the limit It is said that an unwritten law restricting arrests to rights and murders will prevail, and that. for at least "A hours. men and women will be permitted to transport and consume intoxicants-that even the official Inaugural punch" will be delicately favored with -the old fam iliar juice"
 Revival of the inaugural ball has awakened a spirit of reminscence among the older generations here, and many tales of former similar events are told. Perhaps the most striking incident con neeted with the historic event was that which attended the inauguration of Pres ident Zachary Taylor, in 1S4s.
 President Taylor was a whg and whig leaders, acting on the theory that ito the victors belong the spoils" decided on an all-whig inaugural ball. A whig com- mittee of managers" was appointed, and this committee named committee tt have charge of the ball. An advertise ment printed in the National Intelligencer and signed by 'one of the managers" ex- plained that the whigs believed that as the whigs elected Taylor, the whigs should have the honor of managing the inaugural ball.
 Another board of managers was formed and announced a national inaugural ball. irrespective of party and also advertised a committee. The advertisements Of yns rival managers appeared side by side, but the singular fact was that both com mttees contained the names of Abraham Lincoln, afterwards martyr President Of the United States; Col. Robert E. Lee and Col. Joseph E. Johnston, two famous confederate leaders, who fought against Lincoln and the union.
 BALLS FORERUNNERS
 Three balls were held on inauguration night, the whigs holding forth in a spe- cial dancing saloon erected at the city hall; the national inaugural ball being held at Jackson hall saloon and third ball, arranged in honor of the visiting military companies, being held at Ca- rusis.
 The Presidents levee, as it was then called. held in New York on the oc- casion of the inauguration of George Washington, was the forerunner of the inaugural ball. It was held on May [, 17S9 From a feminine point of view. the real levee was that held by Mrs Wash ington on Friday. May g, and may be said to mark the actual founding of of fcial society. lThe inauguration of John Adams in 1797 was marked by a mag inaugural ball. held in the am- phitheatre at Philadelphia on the night of March {.
 Jefferson refused to permit an inaugural ball at his inauguration. There was no mistress of the White House. Mrs. Dolly Madison. wife of the future President of the United States. acted as hostess when ever there was need for such figure in the official entertainments.
 The inaugural ball was revived at the inauguration of President Madison and his wife, the famous Dolly Madison. and made social history at the nations capital. Her memory has lived for more than 100 years. There also was an in augural ball at both inaugurations of President Monroe.
 THE ADAMS AFFAIR
 The inauguration of President John Quincy Adams was marked by brilliant festivities. Mrs. Adams had spent many years in foreign capitals, and was well equipped to take her place as the head of society in America.
 "Old Hickory Jackson barred the in augural ball. but held reception after the inauguration which nearly resulted m a riot The crowd filled the White House and practically wrecked several rooms.
 The brilliant inaugural of President Taylor was followed by simple ceremonies for President Willard Fillmore. called to the presidency from the vice presidency by death. The shadow of death also pre- vented an inaugural ball at the time Franklin Pierce took office. but the ball came into it's own again at the Buchanan inaugural heinz held in the immense building in Judiciary square.
 Lincolns first inauguration was marked by what was known as the union bail and the south was unrepresented. Many prominent Washingtonians also remained away from the ball that night. But the inaugural ball came back in all its glory at the first Grant inaugural. Civil war heroes in fun uniform added much to the occasion.
 The Hayes inaugural ball was brilliant event After the assassination of Presi- dent Garfield President Arthur came o;ietly into office The inaugural balls of both of Cleveland's administrations were brilliant affairs. his sister. MISS Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, presiding at the first. and his wife, a White House bride, at the second
 LATTER DAY BALLS
 The Benjamin Harrison. Mckinley ana Roosevelt inaugural balls were notable events. as was that of President Taft.
 And now this historic feature, apan- doned for the last two presidential terms. is to be revived with greater splendor than ever before Every committee IS determined that the formal bow of the new President and his lady to society shall he made under the most auspicious cir cumstances that ever attended a sim'- iaf ceremony.
 + is probable that a Marine band or sn pieces will alternate with stringed orchestra of 125 pieces. according 70 an no,,ncements by Percy S. Foster. caaM- man of the music committee. and Mr. Foster also plans several concert mum. hers. with a chorus of several nunoreo voices. as one of the features. whicA m itself will be an innovation at an m- augural ball. .c.
 No pains will be spared to send tne Harding inaugural ball down to history AS the most brilliant event Of all tune. LOCAL MINISTER 10
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