The Washington times., 1929-03-05

inauguration day festivities,
Escorted by band Of Indians
in full war paint and gorgeous
feathered headdress, this grandson
OF a Kaw princess. made a tri,
nmphal entry, with Mrs. Gam ON
his arm; and there was clamorous
demonstration, punctuated with oc.
casfunal war whoops from q group
of warriors whose college training
hat not cut down their lung
power.
UnheraIded Reception
The leader of the band, Chief
Roaring Thunder, sang the Star
SDangled Banner before an audience
which. cheered itself hoarse. And
t;,en, with that graciousness which
win make for enduring popularity.
Vice President Curtis and Mrs.
Gam held an unprogrammed re.
ception, shaking hands with thous-
ands Of the guests while the rest
crowded onto the floor for dancing.
BY this time It was after mid
night and for over three hours
there had been scene of .kaleido-
sc0pic brilliance and gayety.
The governors Of score of
States had arrived, accompanied by
groups OF aides in uniform and by
the ladies' of their parties.
They had been escorted to the plat
form by color guard, bearing the
State flag and the stars and Stripes
there to be greeted by Mrs. John
Allan Dougherty. chairman Of the
ball committee and there had been
enthusiastic cheering AZ the Marine
Band struck up the strains of the
State songs.
Iowas "Out Where the Tall Corn
Grows" had been cheered to the
echo. perhaps because that's Herbert
Hoover's State.
Major Jack" There
The Governor Of Connecticut and
his suite had been an especially en-
thusiastic welcome because OF Major
John Coolidge's presence on the staff.
And there seemed q bit OF extra
MISUNDERSTANDING because he
was the most distinguished looking
governor in the group.
Ruffles and flourlshes had marked
the arrival of Gen. Charles p.
Summerall, Chief of Staff, U. S. A.
newly created a full star general
with Mrs. Summerall, and of Maj.
Gen. John A, Lejeune, retiring com.
mandant Of the Marine Corps, and
Mrs. Lejeune.
Az the LeJeunes came in the
Marine Band played the famous
Marine Hymn--to another wild
burst Of applause.
Hundreds OF Army, Navy and
Marine officers In full uniform
''policed" the great throng of guests.
served AZ ushers and escorts and
added in no small measure to the
brilliance Of the scene.
Gen. Horton in Command
Brig. Gen. william E. Horton,--
his breast covered with decorations
was In command, with William
Bowie Clarke as his aide.
On tiNe stage, where the digni.
taries were seated, Col. 0smun
Latrobe, chairman Of the floor COM
mittee, held sway while Maj. Gen.
William ID. Connor and Rear Admiral
Andrew Long had the pleasant duty
OF escorting the guests OF honor TO
the stage through long lines Of
soldiers, sailors and marines.
Although this ball was heralded as
unofficial" and was given for
charity-the Community Chest and
the policemen's and firemen's fund
1t had all the earmarks OF an
official fete. except for the absence
of the new President.
From the new Cabinet one noted
the Secretary of War and Mrs.
James w. Good sand the Secretary
of the Navy and Mrs. Charles Fran.
els Adams. while the passing ad-
ministration had representation in
such familiars as the former Secre'
tary Of Agriculture and Mrs. Jar.
dine, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett San.
ders and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
T. Clark.
The Secretary of War and Mrs.
Good were guests Of C. Bascom