Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-27
LA CHOCOLATIERE.

The Second and Closing Day-TrOoPs of
 Children at the Matinee - Carll's
 Opera House Thronged fn the Even-
 fnG-The Affair a Decided Success
 The Concert and Other Attractions.
 La Chocolatiere at CarlPs Opera House yesterday afternoon and evening was highly successful, there being troops of children at the matinee and a large and brilliant audi ence attending in the evening. The ladies on Thursday anxiously hoped for clear weather in place of Thursdays continued rainfall, and gladly greeted yesterdays sun shine, despite it's accompanying March gale. A bright and happy scene was presented at the matinee with the throng of happy young people focking about the Punch and Judy show, in which Harry T. Thompson (as at the Kirmess) officiated so cleverly, or view ing the fairy bower and the little fairy queen, Cornelia, daughter of MT. R. B. Bradley, and her page, Reed Whittemore, son of Dr. Frank H. Whittemore, or indulg- ing in Investigating the mysteries of the grab bag at five cents grab, or patronizing the ice cream stand, or the supper tables so at tractively set and ornamented. The young sters were also happy in gazing at the mys- teries of the paraphernalia of the theatre, or in beholding the fairy-like wagon drawn about the stage by two lads, the fairy queen occupying the gaily dressed little chariot. The Punch and Judy show took immensely and the young folks. like certain Oliver, were constantly eager for more of 1t. Little liar old c. Cheney and the choice flowers which he passed around for buyers for the good of the cause made pretty avant courier to the scene and it was difficult to tell which, the boy or the flowers, silently appealed most effectively; and then there were the many fair danes, the graceful young misses in their light and pretty toilets and the floral display on the tables, and from the artistic to the practical there were boundless sup plies of roast turkeys, scolloped oysters, chocolate, coffee and ice cream and other temptations to dine. Altogether the ladies were grati6ed and encouraged. Among the ladies were: Mrs H. B. Bigelow, president of the association; :; Mrs. E. M. Reed. treasurer; Mrs. H. H. Ben edict, Mrs. B. H. Cheney, Mrs. Edwin F. Mersick, Mrs. w. J. Atwater, Mrs. 0. B. Bowers, Mrs. Geo. H. Ford, Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Thompson and various others, all busily en- gagged in promoting the success of the under taking, while many parents were present in the audience enjoying the happiness their children were manifesting. Also there were during the matinee excellent readings given oy MISS ward, aIso py MISS Martlh cf Mrs. Cady's boarding school. At about o'clock Hon. 0. B. Bowers with true senatorial dignity and suavity took position close to the Punch and Judy show enclosure, in front of which stood the children enmasse in wide-eyed wonder and satisfaction, and announced in behalf of the management that the afternoon entertain ment would close directly upon the termina- tion of the Punch and Judy show, in order that the ladies might have time to prepare for the evenings entertainment.
 Evening.
 A PACKED HoUsE-ovER $500 RECEIVED AT
 THE DOOR.
 For the evenings entertainment the opera house was crowded. Every seat down stairs and in the first gallery was occupied before the concert began and the top gallery was ons-third filled, while in the rear both down stairs and in the first gallery many ladies and gentlemen stood up throughout the enter tainment Many noted and influential citi- zens were present The drop curtain was down, hiding the tables from view, and the stage room in front was occupied for the The boxes were filled with the danes and waitresses, presenting pretty setting to the stage picture. Between the numbers on the programme lads scud across the stage and amid the audience offering flowers and bon bons for sale. The pro granme, which lasted from till 10, was as follows:
 selection BanJo % Cup. Qnartette-j 1a5 No i, for two volins, viola and Allegro Moderate,
 Mrs. s. B; shoning ger Messrs: William steinert,
 Albert Malon, Morris Steinert.
 n9 Agr Nrs G. F. Biinn, Miss L. c. Gafrney. ''A' Violin solo-FantaSie on Scene de Ballet. Oh. de Piano duet-ouverture-W Tell Gottschalk
 MT. and Mrs. Parsons.
 Quartette- e-Andante with variation from Quartette
 in D Minor op posth., two violins violin and Mrs. s. B. shoninger. Messrs. William steinert,
 Albert Mallon, Morris Steinert
 't'iD-ls ' Miss L. c aaffney: = ''''.' Piano Duet-Morceau Milftaire-ifOr two pianos2,
 Mir. and Mrs. Parsons
 Hon. MT. Bowers at the close of the tenth number announced for the manage ment the close of the concert. One number yet remained, viz, singing by the Yale Glee club, but the club had al ready responded to enthusiastic encores and the time was waning. The drop curtain now shot up, disclosing the array of tables, and the onslaught of patrons between 5 and 8, there still remained enough to feed the two or three hundred who were now accommodated with supper. There were hurrying times between Il and 12 among nome.
 Some of the ladies speaking of the supply of oysters for the Chocolatiere said they were greatly indebted for the supply to the ladies of the First and Sec ond Congregational and the NJ. E. churches of Fair Haven, who furnished the entire supply for the occasion, twelve gallons escalloped ready to serve; also they desired to express thanks to MT. Merriman, of Elm street, for the free of two Flor ence oil stoves. All the turkeys for the oc- casion, seventy or more fine ones, were do- mated. Many of the Yalensians who assisted in the concert were dined at the Trinity Mrs. B. H. Cheney presiding. All the guests at Davenport church table both even- ings were each presented with pretty little bouquet by the dame, Mrs. Fred Brown. The confectionery bazaar, Mrs. Fl. H. Bene- dict and Mrs. Cutler presiding, had busi ness boom last evening. After the concert the ladies in charge of the different departments gathered up the money secured from the different sources and here was much satisfaction expressed at the 'esult of La Chocolatiere both financially, socially and as 0 means of making the pub ic still better acquainted with the work, ob ect and usefulness of the Y. W. c. A. Gov efnor BlgeloW was Inquired or as to the h. nancial results and said: ''You can say that the result is highly gratifying. It is impossi- Ole to- night to get at the net result. We have much work to do before it can be deter mined. But the receipts have been very gratifying and $500 was taken at the door this evening. The Y. w. c. A. Chocelatiers is a fine succoss' Of this $500, $400 was received from one contribution
 
 Life and Labers of John B. Cough. At the Dwight Place church tomorrow evening, the pastor, Rev. Dr. Mitchell, will deliver a lecture on the life and labors of John B. Cough. The lecture will be an in- teresting one and doubtless there will be a large attendance.
 West Haven.
 The College street church choir, quartette Jo1oo ta4o ufb iy, ba