Evening star., 1933-04-30
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Article in Lagos, Nigeria,
Newspaper Reveals Strange
Ideas of Ceremony.

The impression made on a resident
Of Nigeria, British West Africa, by the
Inauguration Of an American President,
is presented in an article, typical Of the
African attitude toward America. re-
Gently printed in the Nigerian Daily
Times of Lagos, Nigeria.
The article Is entitled Growing the
U. S. A. President" and was written
by Allan j. Eidinow who apparently
gives an eyewitness account Of the in
auguration.
The author ridicules the injection Of
advertising matter in American radio
broadcasts, particularly the broadcast Of
the ceremony of installing a new Presi-
dent.
Article Printed March 4.
The article was printed on March 4,
and was sent to The Star by an Ameri-
can employed in Nigeria, whose wife
spent the greater part Of her life in
Washington.
The Inauguration Of a President is
carried out in America, and after
witnessing it. I came to the con-
clusion that although America can
not boast q King who sits on q
throne, she would very much like
one. The Inauguration Of the Presi-
dent is nothing more than a semi-coro-
nation. The only thing missing Is the
amounting Of the head with oil, the
crown, the Orb and Sceptre. Every
thing else that is general at a corona
tion is present. There Is the process
sion, the mass-bands. the soldiers,
paraders., the taking of the oath, and
finally the public functions for the
citizens
THE day set aside for the ceremony
is public holiday, and every man and
woman OF note goes to Washington to
attend. Every Governor Of State, every
mayor of a city, every public official
and judge receives an invitation The
countries Of the world are represented
by their Ambassadors. The absence of
any one Of these would be considered
personal affront against the nation
and an explanation would be demanded
Cities other than Washington are in
gay attire and holiday spirit on this
day. All the public buildings are deco
rated with sunting- Of all nations
ny from their windows. There are
illuminations, professions of the militia.
bands the gala attractions in the parks
and public places. and every church
holds a special ser-Icc at the approxi-
mate time the President is taking cath
broadcast OF the ceremony. All broad
casting in America is a medium for
advertising, the air being leased for
periods Of an hour to various business
concerns and manufacturers. As YOU
are lounging in the hotel lobby, on the
great day, you will hear
This program is beingl broadcast
to you through the courtesy of
the Idex Corset Co.-the ideal and
correct corset for the stylish stout. The
President, in company with lis wife.
IS now riding down Delaware avenue.
He is smiling to the cheering throngs.
All America seems to be in Washing
ton to-day. Now. folks, don't forget
this program Is being broadcact to
you through the courtesy Of the Idsx
Cor:et Co-the ideal STAYS for the
stylish stout; can be obtained from any
department store. The Americans are
so used to sponsored programs that
they cannot see the humor.
The President-elect rides in state
to the Capitol. He is preceded by q
battalion Of Marines and their band.
Every State Is represented by the Gov
ernor, who rides in his oficial car be-
hind the President. They are followed
by their own militia and bands. Then
come the Ambassadors of each country,
escorted by their military staff In
uniform and on horseback. In the
last carriage sits the out going Presi-
dent, and this consider the most
pathetic and tragic part of the cere-
mony-he is forgotten man.
However popular he may have
been this day he receives very few
cheers. The applause is not for him
he is known as "has-bsen" never a
popular person in the United States.
THE procession rides in full state
to the church. Here they alight and
q service is held. This Is usually taken
by the eldest Of the bishops Of the
Episcopalian Church. It might be as