The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-06 00:00:00

THE BALL

Shortly before nine o'clock the rooms were filled' with
a fashionable assembly, and soon after that time- the
(lancing commenced ; and if it is possible to conceive lin
affair in which the votaries of Terpsichore were more at
home than in another, it was certainly here. Hornbill's.
band, ever first in the production of novelties in Lanca-
shire, played with a precision that would not have discre-
dited Jullien himself, There was a softness and sweetness.
in the pathos that contrasted with the powerful effect
produced in the very climax of their efforts, that made
the great bui!dings resound, not only with the music, but
with unqualified themes of admiration.

As thedances proceeded, the spirit gradually but rapidly
increased, and in each there was a manifestation of joy
that must have been the envy of those who professed not

"To trip it on the light fantastic toe."
From the simple country dances to quadrilles, from the
mazy waltzes to admired polkas, each• seemed to bound
with joy, and throughout there was that mingling of
feeling, that warmth of spirit, that reciprocity of senti-
ment, which seemed to remove all barriers of station,
and concentrate in that multifarious assembly the unani-
mity and pleasure of a family or private festival. At an
early hour the party broke up, all highly delighted with •
the hilarity and order which prevailed,—some enthusias-
tically expressing their feelings, and looking fbrward to
some fixture celebration as the occasion of attaining a
similar enjoyment.

THE PROMENADE ROOM
Is the first of the suite in which you enter, and is situated
at the head of the vestibule leading from the principal
entrance., It is a large and spacious apartment, of an
oval shape, and roofed, as all the others are, in the pavi-
lion style. The ornaments and decorations are of the
most tasteful, and yet, of the most gorgeous and magni-
ficent, kind. The appearance of the room, on entering,
certainly presented one of the most delightful views we
have witnessed. In the centre of the floor a beautiful foun-
tain was erected, from whicha clear and limpid stream of
water kept constantly flowing into an artificial basin under-
neath. In the basin, the bottom, of which was filled with
fine oval shaped pebbles, a number of lively little gold fish
disported themselves, unconscious, no doubt, of the flat-
tering compliments which their lovely and innocent ap-
pearance elicited from the gay galaxy of beauty and fashion
by whom they were surrounded: What gave this foun-
tain, which unquestionably VMS the charm of the room,
the most elegant and captivating appearance, was the taste
which was displayed in fitting it up. It was surrounded
by a sweet bed of evergreens, heaths, and exotic flowers,
which added, by their fragrance as-well as by their appro-
priate arrangement, to create gay and. exhilirating ideas
in all who were present. Indeed, the mind, no mat-
ter how naturally dark it might be, that would not
under the influence of such a scene, walk forth from the
sombre shades. of " ever musing melancholy "in all the
gaity and liveliness of mirth and pleasure, would be un-
worthy to enjoy any of the rational amusements with
which this world is blessed.

The lights were most elegantly arranged', on either side,
and immediately over the foilluain a brilliant chandelier
was suspended from the roo hich cast a soft pleasant
light over the whole room. The room, when lighted,'
presented a. sight which• was in itself a treat. The
deep crimson carpet, the pink and. white-drapery with
which the walls were fluted, contrasted so admirably
with the sweet evergreens of the fountain, and all com-
bined with that heavenly ornament—beauty's self, and
made the scene one which looked more like the gorgeous
splendour of an eastern palace than aught belonging to
our more frigid clime.

From this bright, gay, and animating. pavilion, you'
proceed by three entrances into

ALL ROOM

which is of an oblong shape, being. 'l5O feet long and 56
feet wide. Immediately opposite the entrances leading
from the promenade room, the orchestra was erected on
either side of which two large and excellent mirrors were
suspended from the walls ; beyond which the fluted
drapery was formed into panels. In the centre of each
was a star, from which the fluting again radiated in alter-
nate folds of pink and white. Panels were also on the op-
posite wall to- correspond with this ; and the uniformity
thus preserved added grace to those decorations which►
from their richness, must, in any case, have been elegant.

THE GALLERIES

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were constructed at each end, and retiring seats were/ e
lt'
placed along the sides of the room. Over the gsll-
some beautiful gas ornaments were arranged,
the
luminated the galleries and all the contiguous parts 01 u„,a
room. The devices into which these ornaments were war
were two scrolls, thrown out in the form of serpents inter-
- These and the long ranges of jets by which the
--nrn was lighted were most unique, and had
'Plio most essential requisite in a

ball •roOm—good N
better attended to than on the present occasion. Through-
out the whole evening not the least disagreeable sensation
was felt from the effects of an over heated atmosphere.
For this -and the other arrangements it is unnecessary to
say the conductors of this splendid fete merit the warmest
thanks of not only those who were privileged to attend it,
but also of-the public at large.
The utmost attention was paid to all the visiters by
those whose province it was to wait upon them ; but, in
fact, the whole affair was got up with such care, attention,
and magnificence, that it would be difficult to find e
paralel for it in the annals of those gala days which the
people of this good old town have enjoyed, from time to
time, during the last century.

.ertatn never, was

CHILDREN'S BONNETS & HATS.

TEFFERY,
J

MORRISH

and CO,

with very, considerable care and trouble,
have been enabled to produce an unequalled

:ock of
CHILDREN'S BONNETS and HATS,

Infants upwards. Particular attention is di-
rected to this portion of the Stock, as Ladies

will at mice appreciate the advantage of being

;enerally

experienced

WHOLESALE AND FAMILY TEA WAREHOUSL
39, GREAT CHARLOTTE' - STREET,-
(ADJOINING LUCAS'S REPOSITORY')
CrILARKE and GOODACRE beg to. return their
j best thanks to their Friends and. the. Public generall%
for their liberal support since opening the above concern, an
to assure them that no effort shall be wanting to ensure their
confidence and support.
C. and G. havcjast received a fresh assortment of new TEAS

ana COFFEES, and, as they cannot expect to increase their
business without giving the Public some advantage beyond
those offered by houses of longer standing, they are determined
to reduce their prices as low as possible for genuine Goods, and
will henceforward supply Families on equal terms with Whole-
sale Customers. . _

The following articles they can:with confidence recommend

Best Gunpowder, very su-
perior 6s. Gd. per lb., fortnerly 7s. Od.
Fine Ditto, slitto,4s. and 5 0. ~
ff 4 6 and 586 d
Young Hyson, do., 4s & 4 6 ~
~ 4 6 andss um
Finest imported Hyson . 5 6
If „ 6 .0
Finest Scented Orange .
Pekoe 3 0
,f 5 6
Finest Souchonr•irnportd 5 0 ~
tf 911 5 6

flavour

Good sound Breakfast
",_

COFFEE:.

. ____ .......,.
Finest Jamaica and Mocha ls. 9d. per lb., formerly is. O 4
Fine sound Costa Rica ' 1 6 ~ „ 1, 6
Good strong La Guayra 1 3 „ ~ 1 6
Full,tlavoured-& strong Ceylon .1 0 „ ~ 1, a

AUC.IRS

Best Lumps....
Very. fine Ditto

M. per lb., sold at 81d. in other-.-Houses•

•
Good Bright 5 ';
"If " 4
,
Crushed Lump
6i If . /I, 7
Best Ditto
COCOA, CHOCOLATE,SPICES, PICKLES,
AND.FISII
SAUCES, FRUITS, WAX, SPERM, AND.MOULD
CANDLES, SOAP, HARLEY, RICE, TAPIOCA, OIL, &C.
with every other Article in the Grocery Trade, they will sell on
equally low Terms, being determined to make-every sacrifice!!
their power to merit the support which has. already been w
liberally extended to them.