Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-02-07
THE SECOND REGIMENT BALL.
The Most Brilliant Social Event In
the History of Waterbury.

The Most Brilliant Social Event in |
the History of Waterbury.
The anxiously awaited 9th of Febru-
AIRY has come and gone, but the mem
cries that will linger around it, will be
present with those who were fortunate
enough to be participants in this bril-
liant gathering, while memory itself
continues.
For weeks society has been excited
over the coming event, and not even
the arrival of Madame La Grippe has
had power to lessen the excitement.
The scenes of enchantment which
greeted the guests as they entered the
hall, must be seen to be appreciated.
Never, says the oft quoted oldest inhab-
liant, did City hall ever appear to such
advantage. The decorations by Messrs
Charters and Bulger were beautiful and
beyond criticism.
In this article a full description is be-
yond us. The ceiling was draped in
Turkey red in imitation of a marquee
| or large tent. covering the whole hall
| The gallery railing was decorated in re-
markable taste. with alternate festoons
of dark and dc licate designs that had a
very pleasing effect. The bare spaces
between the windows were filled in with
the national emblem and other designs
that blended in one harmonious whole
and presented truly beautiful aspect.
and one of which even the mosI critical
| eye never wearied.
| The doors were thrown open at 1880
o'clock, and almost Immediately there
after the guests began to arrive, and in
less than an hour every available spot in
the gallery was occupied by those who
came simply to be eye witnesses of the
event.
Severn's orchestra, Conductor Severn
leading, occupied the stage, which was
decorated to represent camp. The
Second regiment band under John P.
Stack, jr, were placed in the balcony
opposite the stage. The concert pro-
gramme consisted of eight selections,
and was eXcellently rendered, furnish
ing rich mental feast to the many
lovers of music present.
Governor Bulkeley received the guests
assisted by Lieutenant-Governor Mer
win, Mayor Baldwin, Colonel Doherty
the governors staff and other field Off
GERS. Colonel Doherty and the mayor
introduced the guests. Among the
prominent military guests were the fol
lowing members of the governors staff
Adjutant-General A. H. Embler, o.
New Haven Surgeon-General Henry
Hungerford, of Stamford Postmaster
General Wallace T. Fem, of Wethers
field Aides de- Camp Colonel Morgan
and Colonel Redfield, of Hartford
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph L. Elliott, o.
Br-"di, General Charles P. Grahami
(Mddletown) staff Adjutant- Captain
Louis n. Van Buren,, Lieutenant How
ard q. Hubbell, both of Bridgeport
Captain w. F. Daniel, of Co G, STAN
ford Surgeon Major George L. Porter
of Bridgeport.
From II to o'clock a recherche sup
per was laid out in Men Host Ire
names best style. A covered passage
led from the hall to the ladies entrance
of the hotel, and guests sat or stoot
around a center table and partook o
delicate viands, served to them by thu
Scovill house corps of walters. Cover
nor Bulkeley and staff and out of tow
invited guests were RECALLED in room
in Platt's block. At about 3 o'clock thu
last of the guests retired, and qule
once more reigned in the glitterin,
hall.
} The decorations will remain standing
, for the Sheridan council ball which take
place tonight, and many for whom
terpsichore has no attraction will avail
themtelves of this opportunity to Sc
the beautiful decorations.