Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-12
UNDER HAPPY AUSPICES.
Formal Opening of the New Home of the
 Waterbury Furniture Co.


 The formal opening of the Waterbury Furniture Co.'S warerooms on East Main street took place last night and was a suc- cess away and beyond the most ssnguiue expectations of the proprietors. About s o'clock the French band paraded the streets and afterwards took up a position at the building where they discoursed some lively music which lent additional charm to the scene. During the evening thousands of people passed through the spacious ware rooms, which were brilliantly illuminated with electricity and handsomely decorated with potted plants and flowers of every variety. No one who had rot visited the place before had any idea of the dimen- sions of the structure and the immense amount of stock which it contains. The men were astonished and the women al- most went crazy at sight of the acres of beautiful house furnishings. Mir Moriarty and force of efficient assistants attended to the visitors in happy manner.
 At 10 o'clock the guests were informed that the good things were in readiness up stairs and the crowd showed by it's quick movement in that direction that everyone present was ready to assist the proprietor in doing anything, even to the extent of risking their lives in contest with one of Caterer Davids Holsters. The ball glistened and sparkled with the glare of the arc lights which fiickered and flashed upon the greatest collection of national flags ever before seen in a banquet hall. To one acquainted with the citizens of Waterbury a glance along the different tables revealed the faces of many of our we'll known men in all walks of life. It was thoroughly representative gathering, as all who read through the list of guests will admit Hera if MT Moriartv q F Chapin. toastmaster; Mayor Kilduff, Mayor J. B. Sargent of New Haven, Will liam Neely. of Bolton, Neely & Go, New Haven, A. s. Chase. County Commissioner James Reynolds, Thomas O'Sullivan of New Haven. ex-commissioner of public works; P. J. Kelly of P. J. Kelly X Go, New Haven; S. z. Poli, the theatrical manager; ex-Mayor Webster, Judge Cowell, George H. Gloves, c. F. Mitchell, c. M. Upson, H S. Chase, John J. Splain, New Haven; Superintendent G. W. Beach, John H. Selbie, John w. Gaffney, Judge Bradstreet. Assessor Kiefer, Attorney Ken of New Haven, Alderman F. E. Cross, selectmen Pinney and McElligott, John B. Vallee, City Treasurer Bannon, Street Commissioner F. L. Wilkinson of New Haven; l.. T. Lawton of Meriden; A. Esinhart, pr O'Hara, pr Hayes. Sheriff Carmody, Auditor Cassin, Street Inspector Kelley, Prosecuting Attorney Russell, Sheriff McDon&ld, Herman Schwartz of Newark, N. J.; Chris Strobel, R. $. Wot- kyns, Thomas McAvoy, Henry Doerr, Marcus Hellmann, Charles Thatcher, Daniel Mccarthy, w. S. Jones. NJ. S. Col loty, Eugene Mccarthy, J. L. Murphy, Naugatuck; James Coughlan, P. J. Bolan. Thomas Butler, William Hellmann, T. F. Flynn, c. E. Sellew, Nc rtimer Heffernan, W. T. Disley. J. L. Sake, pr w. J.. Delaney, Naugatuck; Fire Commissioner McAullff, w. J. Collins, J. T. Magner of Grelle, c. F. Trott, George E. Judd, Charles E. Turner, Assessor Hauser, pr F. l.. Ryder, Alderman Barlow, D. B. Will son, Town Treasurer Morris, J. B. Null lings, Patrick Holohan, J. G. Twining, Constable O'Brien, Melvin Adams of Bos- ton, Architect A. J. Smith, D. J. Casey, C.. Maloney, E. J. Finn, J. Flaherty, Ansonia; Joseph Hall, Naugatuck; P. H. Began, Maurice Mccarthy, J. H. Mulville, c. P. Cooke, Naugatuck; J. Burnett, New York; Robert Sellew, G. E. Camp, A. c. Mintie, James Horigan, William Doran, Eugene J.. Sullivan, NJ. F. Connolly. Bernard Cahey, Contractor Fenton of New York; Robert McGrath, Prosecuting Agent Holohan, Dr Bland, w. H. Murphy G. Lee Harrington and Professor Harris of Harringtons Busi- ness college; B. G. Bryan Attorney T. F. Lawlor, Lieutenant Halpin, M. J. Colloty, J. $. Carroll, Thomas Luddy, J. II. Freney, W. r. Thoms, James Wright, Fire Commissioner Hynes, T. H. Hayes. Thomas Conlon, J. c. Whiting. Thomas Hurley, John Clohessey, William Quay, Dr Donahue, E. L. Day, l.. F. Haase, w. J. Schlegel. w. F. York, I. H. Kamak, E. l.. Buckley, J. J. Mcdonald, J.. H. Moran, Dr Crane, J. E. Madigan. T. H. Horigan and representatives of the press.
 Fire Commissioner J. A. Hynes and Thomas H. Hayes acted as ushers.
 At II o'clock c. F. Chapin rapped for order. MT Chapin is an ideal toastmaster and seemed to be possessed of an inex- haustable supply of felicitous introductory addresses. He said that when he had learred that he should act as toastmaster he at once took on serious face and had been wearing it ever since. He paid a high tribute to the personal qualities of MT Moriarty and amid tumultuous applause introduced that gentleman to the audience.
 Mir Moriarty said in substances: "The first thing that occurs to my mind is to tender an apology because our full programme has not been carried out. We intended to have a gatling gun and had arranged with some one to provide one. but afterwards decided not to use it lest the shock pro- duced by it's use should shatter the win dows of the new building. I am sorry that 1 have not the gift of an orator that might express to you my deep appreciation of the honor you have done me, but I be- lieve that business man and an orator is rarely to be found under the same hat see here men of every walk in life and assure you that if had the eloquence of the greatest of orators I could not find words to express my feelings. I see faces of men representing our largest industries and men who are always ready to encour- age industry and enterprise. They have shown their willingness to forego the quiet md rest of home to bring us their encour- agement. This occasion will necessarily always be bright spot in my memory. I am glad and proud that you have entered so heartily into the spirit which actuates me and those associated with me in inau- gurating this enterprise. I think I can say, without being egotistical. that honest endeavor and enterprise will always be appreciated and encouraged in Waterbury, its very representative character. Again thank you and hope always to merit your good will and best wishes"
 Mayor Sargent of New Haven was then introduced and said: "I am one of the most surprised in this gathering. I am surprised at the magnitude of the stock, the beauty of the ladies and the intelli- gence of the men I have met tonight. l was very glad to come here and congratu- late Mir Moriarty, we'll known as big hearted man in New Haven as we'll as in Waterbury. I am glad 70 congratulate him on his success and on the fact that he has begun in Waterbury a new epoch in the retail business. congratulate Water bury and the surrounding towns that they have leader so intelligent and progressive as my friend Moriarty. It is the people who are to reap the benefits of this success in greater stock at very reduced prices. We from New Haven are glad to congratu- late MT Moriarty. We have no envy. no jealousy. Competition is the life of trade