Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-04

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@. How many people does Washing
ton entertain during the inaugural cere-
monies?-N. B. r.
A. 10 definite figure has ever been
compiled, but the Inaugural Committee
believes that approximately 100000 peo-
pie, within radius of $50 miles, have
attended the past two inaugurations
and 100000 more from a greater dis
lance.
@. When was the first inaugural pro-
cession in Washington?-M. B.
A. On the occasion Of Jefferson's Sec
ond Inauguration Pennsylvania avenue
was only gravel road, but ran between
rows of Lombardy poplars which Jeffer-
son had had planted. This time Jeffer-
son rode horseback from the White
House to the Capitol. attended only by
his private secretary and groom.
When ready to return, he joined a pro-
cession made up largely of mechanics
from the navy yard, organized in an
impromptu fashion, but ACCOMPANIED by
military music.
@. Which was the coolest Inaugural
ton day?-A. w. D.
A. Records indicate that Of Jackson's
second inaugural Snow had fallen for
FIVE days and was deep on the ground.
The temperature stood at IL degrees
above zero. Plans for public demonstra-
tons were called off.
@. How much money is realized from
the inaugural charity ball and for what
purpose Is this money used?-T. H. r.
A. -Four years ago, at the inaugura-
ton OF Mr.. Hoover, a gross Of SAL 900
was realized, which netted a profit of
about $4,000. This sum was distributed
through the Community Chest. The
method of distribution has not been de-
termined for this year.
@. At whose Inauguration were loud
speakers first used?-T. w.
A. Sound transmitters were set up for
the first time for the Inauguration of
President Harding in 1921.
@. What President walked bareheaded
to his inauguration?-P. G..
A. Andrew Jackson. Being in mourn
ing. he refused any ostentation. process
sion or display, but walked bareheaded,
accompanied by a small committee,
from the National Hotel to the Capitol
He also had an escort of veterans of
the Revolutionary War and officers who
had fought with him at New Orleans.
@. Who was the first President to be
inaugurated in Washington?-A.N N.
A. Thomas Jefferson.
@. wh1h comes first when the
President takes office, the parade or
the inaugUration?-F. D.
A. The inaugural parade is for the
new President and takes place after
the inauguration.
@. When was the Smithsonian In
sutton used for an inaugural celebra-
tion?-R w.
A. The building had just been COM
pleted and was used for an inaugural
reception for President Garfield, March
4, 1881.
@. What President rode to his in
auguration in ship of state"?-C. r.
A. The phaeton in which Martin
Van Buren, drove from his residence
! in the Seven Buildings to the Capitol