Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-04
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

was made from wood taken from the
frigate Constitution, "Old Ironsides."
1t had been presented by the Democracy
Of New York.
O. What was the armed inaugural?
WI L.
A. Lincoln's first. The Confederacy
already was in existence. A hostile at
tack or at least "a demonstration was
feared. Ranks Of soldiers were massed
SO closely around the presidential car
rage that the occupants could scarce
ly be seen. The houstops on the line
OF march were black with guarding
soldiery. The Inauguration Is de-
scribed as "bristling with guns"
9. When did an inaugural date first
fall on Sunday?-H. H. r.
A. March 4, 1921, the date OF Nor
roe's second inaugural, fell on Sunday
Chief Justice Marshall advised that IT,
oath be postponed until Monday, an:
this course was followed, the president
being technically vacant for "a hour.
@. What was the first appearance
the United States Marine Band in ir
augural processions?-G. D.
A. Since the time of Thomas Jeffer
son this .world-famous organization h?
played in every inaugural where til
ceremony called for the presence of
band.
@. Did President Wilson witness the
Inauguration of President Harding?-
E. T.
A. President Wilson accompanied
Warren G. Harding to the Capitol, but
remained but short time. His health
would not permit him to appear on the
ir of rrI hA -
Office was administered.
@. Wien were the first and last
inaugural balls held?-W. A.
A. The first inaugural ball was held
in New York on May 9, 1879. a week
after George Washington took the oath
of office as first President. The last
official ball was given on March 1,
1909. when William Howard Taft be-
came President. Charity balls were
held on the nights of the inaugurations
of Presidents Harding, Coolidge and
Hoover.
@. At what inaugural did the wife
Of President first accompany her hus-
band at the head Of an inaugural pro-
cession?-K. T. N.
A. In 1909, when Mrs. Taft rode with
President Taft. The outgoing Presi-
dCit, 4LCOOOlc ItOOSSNclt, NSIlt llIuIlc.
diately to the railway station from the
Capitol and Mrs. Taft occupied his
place.
@. When were the rival inaugural
balls held?-J. S. P.
A. Feeling ran high in the Van
Buren-Harrison campaign, and when
the time came for Gen. Harrison's
Inauguration there were two factions
planning Inauguration festivities. The
regular inaugural ball was planned to
be held in the old theater building on
Louisiana avenue. Tickets were priced
by the committee at $40. The Wings,
supporters of the incoming Gen. Har-
rison. objected to a price SO high that
only the political aristocrats could at
tend. They arranged the peoples Tip
pecanoe ball. at S.. 1t was held at
Carusi's. Four years later, at Folks
Inauguration, $40 and SIS ball again
marked the occasion, the new Presi-
dent attending both.
@. Did President Adams accompany
Thomas jefferson when he took the
oath Of Office as President?-N. H.
A. President Adams refused to be
present The oath was administered in
the Senate Chamber. which is now oc-
cupied by the United States Supreme
Court.
@. How many bands were there in
the inaugural parade in 1929?-K. B.
A. There were 38 bands, including
the Fife and Drum Corps.