198.Ceremonies and Progresses
Washington liked a good deal of ceremony and was stiff and aristocratic . He soon gave recep - tions or ＂ levees ＂ as they were called . To these only persons who had tickets were admitted . Washington stood on one side of the room and bowed stiffly to each guest as he was announced . When all were as - sembled , the entrance doors were closed . The President then slowly walked around the room , saying something pleasant to each person . In 1789 he made a journey through New England . Everywhere he was received by guards of honor , and was splendidly entertained . At one place an old man greeted him with ＂ God bless Your Majesty .＂ This was al natural enough , for Washing - ton was ＂ first in the hearts of his countrymen .＂ But many good men were afraid that the new govern - ment would realy turn out to be a monarchy .
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