Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-05
rHE ENGLISH REoKpr1oN.

Mfs Sam1OfQ ana OGmeFS-A Large A8-
 semblage Of Prominent New Haven
 People.
 The wedding reception of Ex-Governor James E. English and bride occurred last evening ffoih 5 to Ii o'clock, and was cer- tainly one of the most brilliant and notable social events of this interesting and enjoya- ble description which ever took place in our beautiful City of Films. Tho residence of Governor English, ths ssene of the joyous event, was delightfully."- trimmed, adorned and embsllished for the joyous oc- casion, and praise and admiratioh were heard on ali sides for the beautiful scene The house wonld, have been overcro6wded had not temporary building been added in tn c rear in which the supper was served, and there was in the early part of the evening no more room than was requisite for the com fort of the guests. The most fashionable society was nunerous1y represented, and there were about twenty-five guests of note and prominence from New York city, most of whom had looms engaged at the New Haven House during their New Haven visit. The whole house was brilliant with light. The decorating was largely with choice flow
 
 rarely, if ever, equalled in the city. The walls, pictures, chandeliers, in fact, all parts of the rooms below were gay with floral dec orations. Very fine tropical plants were grouped about and fanked the main en- trai ce. The bannisters were covered with smilax, ferns and ivy, and baskets laden with rare and costly flowers depended from the ceilings. In the front parlor wers a number of very lovely large floral pieces, and in each corner stood a huge pyramid of flowers and evergreen. The mirrors were wreathed witE roses and smilax and the large pictures vert almost hid from view by the profusion oi like beautiful decorations. Ali the apart ments above were also beautifully adorned with flowers and blooming plants, and the gas ,.h igghts.. lights 4 and ... ashandslsrs ing and artistic large floral piece bore the card of Dickerman, the florist of this city and was exceedingly tasteful. It represented a cosy modern fireplace with lenders, open grate and hearth. The hearth WIS bed oi chrysanthemums and the grate was faced with rose buds, while the other frame work was of flowers and a three leaf clover wal displayed above. The floral decorations o1 the occasion were arranged under the direc- tion of Mir. Dickerman of this city, assisted by Klunder of New York, both furnishing material. The former alone furnished 254t roses for the occasion.
 In the temporary addition was the dining hall. Here refreshments were served to fully one thousand guests. The walls of this ad. dition were hung with choice oil paintings and engravings, and valuable bric-a-brac was utilized to impart further adornment to the scene, while here was beautiful floral dis play, consisting of banks of blooming chrys. anthemums arrayed in artistic man. ner, their beauty and variety of Ya1f fi1ah HYNi tot inn The setting of the tables was very elegant, and superb imported chinas and French productions being arranged in pro- fusion. Huge candelabras and other large table ornaments added to the splendor of the occasion. Pinard, of New York, catered and served the following menu:
 Boullion. Huitres a la Roulette. Huitree Frit. saumon Mayonnaise. Patte De Geb- fen. Aspic de Pate de foi gras. Fillet de Beuf au champignon. Bouchies de Bis de Veaun. Croquette de Volatile. Salade de Volatile. Salade de Homard Cailles Pique. Perdneaux Pique. Sandwiches. Rolls. Fance Ices. Biscuit Glacas. Ice Cream. Gellee au Macedonia. Charlotte Russo. Gataux. Notices. Nougat Pyramids. Fruits. Cake. Lemonade.
 Ex Governor English and bride received in the front parlor and many were the sincere and heartfelt congratulations they received, and many were the complimentary words for the appearance of both bride and groom. The bride was pronounced by all winning, charming and beautiful and 1nade a most ia vorable impression the wife of one of Con necticut's most honored and distinguished citizens. The brides costume of course ex- cited interest with the feminine portion ot the assembly at least. She was attired in ar exceedingly beautiful costume, the train and corsage of which was of pink brocaded silk with front of pink satin. The trimming was point dc Jene lace and the garniture of pink ostrich plumes. She carried an ostrich plume fan and wore elegant diamonds. Mrs. James G. English, who rendered most agreeable assistance as hostess, was attired in costume, the train and corsage of which was of black velvet with red and white brocaded velvet, the front trimmed with duchess lace. While speaking of the ladies' costumes it may be said that there were many extreme ly rich, elegant and costly which deservedly excited the most critical inspection, many of them having been the work of highly expert encsd artists Diamonds flashed and scintil- lated in every quarter. The orchestral mus ic was furnished by a corps of musicians under George Robinson. The ushers were Messrs L. H. English, Dr. c. P. Lindsley and Frederick c. Earle, Mir. Henry F. En- glish also lending assistance. Among the New York guests were the following: Hon.
 
 wealthiest gentlemen and who was one of the leading Democratic candidates for New Yorks last nomination for Governor and who declined the second place on the ticket. He formed the acquaintance of Governor English at Saratoga and is warm personal friend of Governor English and of MT. Henry Sanford and Mir. and Mrs. Plant of New York, who were also present last evening as special guests of the occasion. MT. Plants io xxyha oh was married, and MT. Flowers residence are very near together. MT. Flower was ac- companied by his wife who was very ele- gantly attired. Mrs. Plant was accounted one of the finest appearing ladies of the ev- ening, but there were quite number who shone as bright particular stars. Mr. Plant and MT. Sanford are prominently con nected with the Southern Express company Colonel M. O'Brien, New York agent of the same company and man of wealth, was also present. Many old New Haven friends were glad to shake the hand last evening of 6 former New Havener, Mir. Thomas Chatter ton of New York city. Lieutenant Everett and bride were also present. Mrs Everett is niece of Ex-Secretary Chandler of the U. S. navy. MT. Blohm, wealthy New Yorker, and wife were also present and MT. Benjamin, asweaithy Stratford resi- dent, and his daughter-in-law; also Col. Mo Farland of the U s. engineers, and MT G. w. Smith, secretary of Samuel J. Tilden, and wife, who were with Mrs. Dudley Among the New Haven people present were the following: Gov. Henry B. Harrison and wife; E. H. Trowbridge and wife, B. Hayes Trowbridge, Thomas R. Trowbridge and wife, MT. and Ms. s. H. Moseley and daughter, Thomas R. Trowbridge, jr., anG wife, MT w H. Moseley and wife, Hon. Geo H. Watrous, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick P. Frost Mr. w IT Bartlett Mir Philo Chat field and wife, Rutherford Trowbridg' and wife, Andrew L. Kidston Professor Brewer, Mir. and Mrs. John B. ,Adriaaee, MT. and Mrs, Edward Beecher Hon. w. H. Law, MT. Henry s. Dawson Rev. Dr. John E. Todd, Rev. Dr. Beardsley Rev. Mr. E. s. Lines, Col. A. J. Beers ana wife, Mr. Jonathan Ingersoll, Genera and Mrs George H. Ford, Profes sor S. E. Baldwin, Professor s. G. Hubbard General Colin M Ingersoll, Mir. Henry L Hotchkiss and wife and Mrs. Denton, MT and Mrs Edward F. Mersiok, Prof. Johnson T. Platt, Enos s. Kimberly and wife, Captail Charles H. Townshend, Hon. Charles L. Eng fish, Colonel D. R. Wright, MT. Arthur B Wright, ex-Governor Bigelow and wife, MT o. B. North and wife, MT. George P. Nortl and wife, Mr. J. V. Clawson and wife Mr. Joel A. Sperry, MT. E. Henry Barne and wife, Mir Wooster A. Ensign and wife MT. Wooster P. Ensign and wife, MT. Franl H. Sperry and wife, Mir. Henry Killam ant Judge Sanford, Judge Hollister, MT N. G. Osborn, Judge Luzon B. Morris, Dr B. S. Cheney, Judge S. A. York, Professo w. K. Townsend and wife, Superintendent Richard Peck and wife, Professor George E Day, Postmaster B. R. English and wife, MT Frank H. Hooker, MT. Horace E