. Book of the Royal blue . people, and was said to have beenthe most brilliant affair ever given in thiscity, but Mr. Jefferson did not attend. This was the first inaugural ball, whichhas since become one of the features of in-auguration festivities, and the sale of ticketsis largely relied upon to pay the expenses ofthe decorations, illuminations, etc., neces-sary to give the city a gala appearance. Themoney required for this purpose is advancedby public-spirited citizens and repaid fromthe sale of ball tickets, at from each, sites for spectators stands, case of a defici
. Book of the Royal blue . people, and was said to have beenthe most brilliant affair ever given in thiscity, but Mr. Jefferson did not attend. This was the first inaugural ball, whichhas since become one of the features of in-auguration festivities, and the sale of ticketsis largely relied upon to pay the expenses ofthe decorations, illuminations, etc., neces-sary to give the city a gala appearance. Themoney required for this purpose is advancedby public-spirited citizens and repaid fromthe sale of ball tickets, at from each, sites for spectators stands, case of a deficit these advances would beassessed pro rata, but there is usually a sur-plus which is turned over to charity, as about15,000 people attend. There is so little dancing that the nameball appears to be a misnomer, but thescene is a brilliant one. The newly installedPresident and his wife attend, diplomats andarmy and navy officers of all ranks appear infull uniform, governors and statesmen of r THE INAUGURATION OF A PRESIDENT. THE INAUGURATION OF A PRESIDENT 5 , ^^f71^)
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