Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-15

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silver vase inscribed
HPREsEsrED TO Mr.. AND MRS n-N. n. TAYLOR
by
FRIENDS IN MEANWHILE APRIL, 1866"
At each end of the apartment is placed a
very fine Etageres lOOking-glass.
Suites of rooms on this floor are furnished
aud decorated in the most sumptuous style,
with top curtains of corded drab silk and
lace under curtains.
The gem of the whole is the Bridal
Chambers on the third floor. The
upholstery of the parlor is all covered
with heavy blue or drab silk. The outer
haugings of the windows are of heavy corded
drab silk, edged with blue-cords and tas-
sells to match. The inner curtains are of
fpe-wrought lace. The c~ornices are of un-
polished walnut, blue and gold the walls
lust perceptibly tinged with green and
pannelled with gold-bead. The bed chamber
is model of elegant simplicity. The Ia
bles, dr~essing-cases, &c, are Of unpublished
black walnut and ebony with marble tops.
There are of course dressing glasses aud all
the endless sppurtenanees of a lady's toilet.
The carving Of the head of the stead Is
worthy of remark, also the superb SeTres
China. Not cupid in his bed Of flowers has
g more delightful resting place.
The fourth floor is occupied chiefly with
bed rooms and private p%arlors, all furnished
and finished in the most comfortable and
tasteful manner-stands, tables &c, of black
walnut with marble tops.
The fifth floor is similar TO the fourth
the whole surmounted by al attractive
cupola.
The furniture is of the same general style
throughout the house-soIid black walnut,
the tables, bureaus, dressing cases, etc
with marble tops. This is all from Haley,
Morse & Boyden, of Boston.
Thus having hastily run over the house
let US return to the parlors, halls and dining
room, where about six hundred guests, the
representatives of the grace, accomplish
ment, youth, wealth and beauty of our fair
city, are partaking of refreshments, chat
ting SO chsrmingly and gaily or tripping
the light fantastic toe TO the music of Jack
Leland's hand and the sonorous voice o.
Mr.. Rallou as he cries out "All promenade
Don't ask US TO designate the gorgeou;
toilets displayed, for we can't remember
half of them, and we're we inclined to par.
ticularize we should have to individualize
all. Suffice it to say that no company Of
more aristocratic manners, polish, wealth
beauty, superb costume, and practical good
sense, ever before congregated in the fan
and far-famed Forest City. Everybody
seemed perfectly delighted. Mr.. and Mrs
Taylor were here, there and everywhere
making all joyous and happy about them.
OF course there were elegant toilets, but
there were faces fairer still. Of course there
was powdered hair and sparkling diamonds
but there were eyes brighter than any Of
them. OF course there were prudish ones
who would not laugh for the world, but the
Joy of the occasion was contagious and
smiles would occasionally break through
paint and powder and come to the surface
Of course all tried to be agreeable, were
agreeable, or thought they were, which i!
just as well.
The Register was opened and most Of the
guests inscribed their names by which we
learned that many celebrities from abroad
were present, as well as the elite of the city
We humbly inscribed our nsme, and very
often in the after-time will recall with
others the pleasant occasion Of the opening
of the Kennard House.
In all this we have failed to present any
adequate idea of the grandeur and magnif,
cence of the occasion, which has beeu The
theme of gossip for weeks passed as it viii
be for days to come.
A large crowd of eager gazers stood around
the entra nee, gazing in much after the man.
ner in which we may suppose the Aborigi'
nees viewed the landing of Columbus.
The bar was furnished with lemon-ad,
and the supper table with all the delicaciet
that can pamper and satisfy the appetite
Champagne was in abundance and 30 vert
its yotaries.
To sum up this rambling account Of
grand party noted for the perfection Of it:
great features not more than its minutie lei
us concede it by all odds the most brilliant
entertainment and assemblsge ever known
in Cleveland.
Great praise is due the Committee o.
Arrangements
Long may Mr.. Taylor and his accom-
Plished lady make happy and comfortable
the guests of the Kennsrd, and live in the
confidence of their friends in Cleveland.
In RaNSay-Wa hava mada orrapra.