Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-27

In the hands :of a privileged few there
now repose the coveted invitations TO
the Ceremonies attending the inaugu-
ration OF the president of the United
States" on March 4. They are beautl-
full specimens Of the engraver's art.
THE honor of your presence is request
ed" by the congressional committee on
ARRANGEMENTS. consisting OF Senators
George H. Moses (chairman), Frederick
Hale and Lee S. Overman and Repre-
sentatives Bertrand H. Smell, Leonidas
C.. Dyer and: Edward w. Pou. Accom-
panying the sinvitations are autographed
likenesses OF Mr.. Hoover and Senator
Curtis Each guest receives a ticket ad-
hitting the holder to seat In the Sen
ate chamber or ticket for seat on
one of the platforms outside OF the
Capitol. The Senate galleries have a
capacity OF exactly 1913 persons. On the
floor there will be another 600 or 700
people, including the full membership
Of Congress and other dignitaries. For
the inausuration of the President on
the east front of the Capitol seats have
been provided for some 10000 spec
tators. In other words, 900 or 10000
citizens will see the big show from priv
ileged places. The rest of the republics
100, 900 900 inhabitants will have to do
the best they can--in the great open
spaces of the Capitol plaza. In the
stands along the inaugural parade's line
of march and on the radio.
One of the very earliest groups to be
welcomed by Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover in
their presidential capacity will be the
members of the Hoover Overseas and
War Service Organizations" They COM
prise the thousands of co-workerS who
served under Hoover at home and abroad
during and after the war--l9l4 TO 1924.
Not all Of them. of course, are descend
ing upon Washington for the Inaugural
ton of their venerated leader. Prob
ably only TOO or 800sw will be on hand.
They will hold their fifth annual bust
ness meeting here on Saturday eve
ming, March 2, and love feast dinner
on Sunday evening" March 3. THE
Chief" may drop in on the party after
his own dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Cool
idge at the White House, but this is
not certain. The Hooverians while in
Washington will elect Prof. Lincoln
Hutchinson their president for the en-
suing term. He is at present a men,
Der of the advisory council of the Rus
sian Institute at Stanford University
After the armistice, Hutchinson was
chief of the Hoover food relief mission
to Czechoslovakia, and also served in
Russia and Germany.
Representative FINS J. Garrett of Ten
nessee, the retiring Democratic floor
leader of the House, has performed
gracious act In the closing hours of his
service on Capitol Hill. 1t was Garrett
who, In his official capacity a year ago,
initiated the House steps leading to an
investigation of the election of Repre-
sentative James M. Beck, Republican,
Of Pennsylvania. On WaShington's
Birthday, last week Mr.. Beck, under
special order Of the House, was recog-
nized to address his fellow members
for one hour on the life of George
Washington. The eloquent and cul-
tured Philadelphia delivered a mas
terly Grafton. AS soon as he had taken
his seat Mr.. Garrett sought and re-
admirable and scholarly address print
ed as public document.
At the Capitol the other day the wife
of a lame duck Senator encountered
member Of the press gallery. THE Sem
ator and l." she barked at him. believe
IL was your drIlCleS CnaC Drought ABOUT
his defeat for reelection and we shall
never forgive you!" The newspaper
man stood his ground courteously but
| firmly and rejoined: Madame, your
husband lost by only 200 votes. 1
know of at least 5000 people in our
State whom you have personally in,
suited"
M. PanaretofT, for many years the
Bulgarian Minister to the United States
and now private resident of Washing
ton, recently had his portrait painted
by celebrated Bulgarian artist. The
Panaretoffs have faithful dog which
has been member Of their household
for long time. He got his first glimpse
of his masters picture the other day
and found it so realistic and lifelike that
he took up his position before the easel.
began wagging his tail enthusiastically
and could only with difficulty be re-
moved from the scene. The artist says
he's never had finer tribute to the
skill of his brush.
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NJ B. Harlow, retired banker of Wash
ington and Alexandria, is preparing a
publication to tell the story of The
Road to Mount Vernon" which has re-
Gently been authorized by Congress.
More thar 49 years ego M. Harlow