Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-26
LA CHOCOLATIERE.

Brilliant Scene at CarII's Opera House Last Even1ng-A Glance al the Attractions of the Occasion Many Patrons Despite the Rain The Concert TO-Night and To-Day'a Matinee.
 La Chocolatiere under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian association open ed last evening at Carll's Opera House. The house was specially decorated for the occa sion and all yesterday afternoon many of the ladies engaged in the work were occupied 1T experimenting the final work of preparation The dismal weather without rendered tht beautiful scene within doub1y inviting anc attractive. The stage floor was extended outward as at promenades, and the stage proper was nearly all occupied by the many tables with their snowy cloths and handsome setting for the supper. Flowers graced thu tables as well and the misses in their charm ing toilets fitted about ever ready to serve the inviting viands. On an immense side board rose huge pile of cooked turkeys and chickens, which spoke we'll for the gene rous preparations by the ladies for the occa sion. There were seventy turkeys alone, tc say nothing of the ''fxins." On the righ Marshal Carll's private box was devoted to the confectionery and bon bons display which was tastefully arranged and mos tempting in its supplies. Here presided Mrs. H. H. Benedict Mrs. E. L. Cutler anc Misses Cora Fox, Lulu Garfield, Mamie liar mon, Gertie Perry and Lizzie Atwater, eacl of the misses attired in white. The box or the left was converted into a very attractive booth. Here presided Mrs. T. c. Lewis, as SiStAd bv ba fhraa MiScas iOec 1auphtars of Hon. John NJ. Lines, the two Misses Bartlett, Miss Hattie Phelps and Miss Lan caster of Newton, Mass. Here were hello tropes, lilies of the valley, pearl roses, bon silenes, Marechal Neil and other roses, daffo dils, tulips, etc., some donated by New Hay en ladies, but the larger part received direct from New York city. All the ladies ir short sleeves. A bright and gay lighted lantern of different hued glass hung above the bower.
 Near this on the stage was small mystic bower like asentry box, covered in gay Turkey red, in which Mrs. Peck, wife of Professor Tracy Peck of the college, presided. Upon it hung huge placard reading "A secret any woman would give worlds to know and that will serve her for all time given away for ten cents Walk in." The secret was unravelled by many of the visitors last ev' ening, and notwithstanding the interest talk on in the mystery the price remains at only ten cents for to-day.
 On the opposite side of the stage near the confectionery bazaar stood another and larg- er secret enclosure covered in flag cloth, over which tapestry hung also, but by which by small investment any body patronizing it could be made happy. Billet doux were seen to ema nate from it, and these were frequently the source of much innocent merriment to the happy patrons who consulted the sybils within.
 The rain fell and the wind blew, but in the evening, despite the weather, an inces- sant stream of carriages rolled to the opera house bearing patrons of La Chocolatiere and gladdening the hearts of the patient and waiting workers. The supper hours were from 5 to TO- There were about twenty ta- bles, most of which were specially looked af- ter and under the patronage of a particular church.
 Following were the representatives of the different churches st the tables-dames and esquires and waitresses:
 COLLEGE CHAPEL.
 MT. Whitney, Mrs. W. D. Whitney, Mrs S. s. Fisher Misses Jennie Vinton, Josephine Vinton, Bushnell, Josie Brown.
 CENTER CHURCH.
 Mrs. Whittlesey and Misses Daggett. Demng, Olmstead, Whittlesey, Camp, Clark, Richards and Smith.
 
 Miss Butler and Mr. Brooks Misses Bertha Booth, Edith Stow, Oracle North, Lillie Bartlett, Daisy Bartlett, Sophia Horton, Lucy Jackson, Lena Nichols, Celia Barnes.
 CHRIST CHURCH.
 Mrs. A.B. Todd, Misses Lillie Miles, Jes sic Rowe, Gertie Pratt, Allie Joyce, Lizzie Joyce, Grace Jen- nings, Hattie Leland Oracle Littlejohn, Lovejoy and Edwards.
 Danes and EsquireS-Mrs. Edwin Brooks. Mrs. Fred Rowland, Misses Katharine Gower. Mary Helen Treat and Miss Forbes.
 CALVARY BAPTIST.
 Mrs. Edwin Hersick, Mrs. F. B. Walker, Misses Lille Crockett EmPn pi Mersck Jessie Joyce Min Ter.
 BAPTIST CHURCH.
 MT. and Mrs. Dr. Walker. Mr and Mrs. Fred Belts, Misses Gertie Smith, Kittie Beers, May Bucking- ham, Kittie Gillette, LOttie Mannings Lilia Scran- ton, Marion Buck, Katie Lawrence, Gertie Steele, Tillis Henry.
 Fair Haven churches and St. John street N. E. church-Mrs. Ezekiel Stoddard, Mrs. William l.. Bennett Misses May Hart, Louise Bennett Matilda Stoeckel, Cornelia Foster, Annie Coe, May Bronson, Alice Burlock.
 ST. JOHNS.
 Danes and Squires MT. Newberry and Miss Misses Merwin Misses whittelsey. Hunt, Case, Nun ger, Farnsworth, Bulford, Helen Munger.
 DAVENPORT CHURCH.
 Dame and Squire Mir and Mrs. Fred Brown, Miss es Marie Thaeher Hattie Beecher, R Sc Galbraith Louise Galbraith, Margaret Galbraith, Christina Galbraith, Lucy Galbraith, Annie Gower, Fannie Root, Carrie F. Street.
 CHURCH OF REDEEMER. Mr and Mrs George H. Ford Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Fitch, Miss Hattie Lewis Mrs J. T. Fitch :: Misses Hattie Barnes, Lila Atwater, May Atwater, Jessie Dewell, Gerte Miller, Mary Win chell, Florence Nerwin.
 DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH
 Mr. and Mrs John C. North, Mrs. Gray, Mrs Hig- by, Misses Fannie sperry. Cora Whitmore, Oracle Lamb, Flora Peck and Misses Bews Inard and Thompson.
 COLLEGE CHURCH.
 Danes and Esquires MT. and Mrs Samuel Lloyd, MT. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Booth, Misses Julia A. Alice N. -Cowles Kitty H. Blair, Alice Nellie il. Benedict, May Hinman, Misses Thomas H. c. Jerome Alice Clark.
 UNITED CHURCH.
 Mrs Frank Benedict, Mrs. Sherman Foote the Misses Klock the Misses Kent, Misses Emma Town send, Minnie :Loomis, Miss Potter. Sophie Horton, Annie Thompson.
 Misses Richards, Misses Dora Newton, Ethel Car, malt, Lizzie Hotchkiss, Miss Bowers
 ICE CREAM.
 The aids at the ice cream table were Misses Gertie Smith, Allie Joyce, Gussie Stone, Gertie Pratt, Jessie Rowe, Edith Rowe, Grace Jennings, Hattie T. Leland, Lillie Mills, Lizzie Wheeler.
 LADY MANAGERS.
 The following are among the many oh- ners of the association: Mrs. H. B. Bigelow, president; Mrs. E. M. Reed, treasurer; Mrs. w. T. Whitney, Mrs. J. D. Dana, Mrs. w. w. Low, Mrs. T. w. T. Curtiss, Mrs. B. H. Cheney, Mrs. Prof. Brown, Mrs. Tracy Peck, Mrs. c. B. Bowers, Mrs. H. H. Bene- dict and others, all of whom take an active interest in the success of this entertainment.
 5000 INSURANCE.
 The ladies received note from MT. Hayes Trowbridge informing the association that ''The Security Insurance company give a policy for $3, 900 from Feb. 25 to March 1 free of charge for all effects of the associa- ton at the opera house.
 IN GENERAL.
 The festivities were at their height at D. m., when the supper tables were crowded. The ample space in front afforded plenty of room for promenading and good chance for the many spectators to see the pretty faces and costumes. The cloak, coat, hat and um- brella repository was on the right of the en- trance into the vestibule. The checkers had busy times. The chocolate at the supper was pronounced unsurpassed, and Caterer 0. A. Bradley's Mocha was in demand. All enjoyed the fine music by Wheeler & Will sons band, and in the upper vestibule there was a small waltzing party. The happy oc- casion broke up at about Il o'clock The