Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-17
AGAIN ON THE WATER.

The c. H. NOrtham ReAtted Through. out-Her First Trip of she Season Eesterday-A Grand Banquet Given by Captain Peck.
 After thorough oyerhauling and re6tting in the most approved manner the palace steamer 0. H. Northam of the New Haven steamboat company made her first trip this year from New York yesterday. She left New York at S:12 p. m. with large party of invited guests on board. A look over the vessel readily discloses that it is ft- ted up in manner to make it one of the finest Sound steamers af1oat. All parts of the vessel are lit with incandescent electric lights, and in the cabins they are fixed to handsome chandeliers The cabin has beei, newly refurnished with handsome diven chairs and other furniture upholstered in plush and with fine Brussels carpet on the floor. The ceiling and sides of the cabin have been beautifully repainted and frescoed in the latest styles and patterns. Among the invited guests who had accepted the invita- tion of Captain Peck to enjoy the. initial Mayor York, ex-Governor James E. English, City Auditor John W. Lake, ex-Mayor H. G. Lewis, Commodore Richard Peck, Chief Hen drick, R. R. Hopkins, N. M. Bassett, E. s. Quintard, s. H. Crane, Samuel Bol- ton, Tax Collector Theodore A. Futile, W. D. Clarkson, D. A. Blakeslee, E. o. Tut tie, B. E. Hopkins, jr. Colonel N. G. Osborn, Colonel L. l.. Morgan, E. P. Merriman, Charles H. Webb, L. l.. Maynard, of this city; Charles Watrous, city editor of the New York Evening Sun; D. E Drake and o. Taylor of the U. s. Electric Light Co.,; J.W. Rich, general manager of the Standard Rub- Der company of Boston; E. H. Peck of the New York branch of tue same company; Mr. Clair, formerly of the Metropolitan Hotel; o. s. Fleming and Mir. Lingan of the New York Evening Sun. Shortly after o'clock the guests were gathered in the cabin and Captain Peck conducted them to the dining saloon, where an excellent banquet was served. Covers were laid for sixty persons and the spread was under the very efficient supervision of Louis H. Berkele, steward of the steamer. The menu, printed very pret- tily and making nice souvenir of the occa- sion, was:
 STEAMER C. NoRTHAM.
 Lunch.
 April IS, 1888.
 SOUP.
 Mock Turtle
 Broiled Salmon. Cream Sauce. Saddle of Mutton. Turkey.
 ENTREES
 Fillet of Beef with Mushrooms
 Escalloped Oysters.
 VEGETABLES.
 Potatoes. Green Peas. Asparagus
 CucumberS.
 DESSERT.
 Apples Fritters. Fruit Fancy Cake.
 Cigars Ice Cream and Coffee.
 Medaira and Champagne.
 After the repast ex-Governor English was called on and on behalf of the guests thanked Captain Peck and his father, Commodore Peck, for their fine entertainment. Ex- Mayor Lewis followed with one of his usual pleasant after dinner speeches. Mayor York made few remarks. Colonel N G. Osborn of the Register, in behalf of the press, in few appropriate remarks thanked the Messrs. Peck for their entertainment. MT. Lingan of the New York San responded to the call for the New York press. Chief A. O. Hendrick, Mr. Clair, MT. Dorlon of the Mansion House, Brooklyn, and John A. Doolittle of the New Haven JOURNAL AND COURIER also made short speeches. At the conclusion hearty vote of thanks was extended to Captain Peck.