The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-15
HashAsnasSs InasllAgsnce,'' Revived sna
Corrected.

Brrssu.rr 49, have been a mi 1Sm town.
and have sssS your papsr 1T irrsgsrly @erng me
past week II purchased today Wookly hsrald, and
N persang attenexey = aiwSys 40 ySnl m,eI-
lpence-A Ball in Broadway" did not escape my no
tce, and il interested me the more as was witness
10 ali that passed on that delightful Thursday even,
ing. One Of those happy moments IN .ns zone ana
Struggling through til Now, while the Ball is up,
want crack at It, and in the first place, Wish 20
State that as there several wdowers al Mrs D.
fashionable Boarding House your saying MoomI
in the article before referred to, was not sufnclentiy
definite think however, that know VINO was
meant and had you said Widower A, instead o.
Wdower you would perhaps have been better under
stood. should like TO be enlightened upon THIS SUD-
iect, in order that may confdentially inform some
dear girls who will still look upon the remaining ones
with all the pleasures OF hope"
The rooms OF which have occasion to speak, and
may be expected TO describe, shall say nothing Oh
save that they were elegant and commodious-at all
times splcndidly furnished and decorated, they requ-
red for this occasion no additional ornament "Iwcre
wastefu and ridiculous excess" But few OF For
tune favorites admitted, and thank Fortune,
was for this time one OF them.
On my first entrance, was introduced to a young
gentleman, who soon discovered, fortunately for me-
acquainted more or less, with all present. ana IKE
me- never danced. Taking q seat on the sofa winch
stood in retired part of the room, we had an excel
lent opportunity Of observing without beng observed
In fact, SO little did figure that doubt ifmore than
one or two were conscious OF my presence
But few quadrllles had been danced, when Mr. j..
not contented that angels should dance to the music
of those black mps who play for mortals, and being
perfect master OF music mot music MASTERY took
up instrument, bade the band stand back, to the
great amusement of all present.
What WIS hi. delighted measure,
Still il viii perd promised pleasure" et
"Who is that SO beautiful in the brown silk 2" ask
"That is Miss b." he replied, "and Mr.. B., the
master Of ceremonies, with the white riband, is her
brother-tke gentleman walking with her is Mr.. =. a
bachelor" aNa afea
"A great many BIS here" remarked to my
friend. -easeI
"Quite swarm of BEES" said he, growing rather
facetious.
"The LADY, who takes the head of the cotion near
u.s." continued he sis Miss II. b., sweet girl-a no.
ney B., if you please. She has evidently stung the
poor fellow who stands beside her with Cupid DART
not in his hand face but to the heart The lady at
the opposite head is Lady M-she gives the Ball.
refined and very intelligent woman. Mr. NJ sits ia
the corner looking at his lady, as he ought to do with
evident satisfaction at her graceful manner and lady
like department. How blessed is he, &C."
One of the most active on this occasion, was fine
looking young man, who, when first saw him stood
alone It was Mr. B. an invited guest and what does
b. stand there for for Beauty and here she comes
and takes his hand-they right and left This beauty
was Miss p all that my friend knew of her. was that
she was angel, and at the same time, an inhabi-
tant of the Globe.
"Oh, that could dancew exclaimed as saw
the graceful Mrs. n. move forward IN the dance i
dared not tell my friend why wished SO. Her hug
band my left, an ant-dancer also.
After Mrs. III. had gone through the arduous task
offorwardng twice her partner MIR. r. presented her
in the most gentlemanly manner with beautiful bou-
quet, accompanied with the remark, that they might
be refreshing after the fatigue she had undergone II
was well done-he is perfectly au fat at such things
he has been TO Europe. Mr.. P. and the handsome
Miss H. from Hartford took the side in this cotlllon
a fine looking couple, she lsok'd the Queen.
After this dance was ended noticed Monsieur j.
with his Little favorite dog, hunting after his WIFE
Where could she be? thought the dog might better
! formed by my friend that Monsieur and Madame
were attached 10 him. tnat they would not consent
to go TO heaven without him.
They think ADMITTEDLY /, tina. equal sky,
Their faithful dog shall bear them company"
now heard great noise and hustle in the next
room, and arose from my seat to what was the
cause when noticed an old lady, with black satin
sos~ S s bss nso wSs all e
tumult and confusion, remarked that Monsieur sat
quietly down. Boneta waggd what tail he had, Che
had been "cur-tailed Of his fair Proportionsl and
the search for Madame. "Who can she be p they all
exclaimed the fortune teller offered to ofciae In
her capacity but she said not word. One lisp of her
sweet voice. and none could mistake its melody
"Could il be Madame u? Whoever it was she caused
| much mernment.
And jolly wss the player; :
| TtaiI will not bctray her"
| She made her exit amid the most gratifying applause
| of the gentlemen, and the smiles Of angels.
A committee Of two beautiful ladies were now ap
pointed return thanks 10 Mr.. J. for his fairy like
music. He seemed overpowercd by this compliment
(who would not), simple but low bow told them, he
could not give utterancc TO his feelings. Now follow
ed splendid repast, and many the good things
eaten and said. Every delicacy that can be thought
and the choicest wines were brought into requison.
| drank no wine. was sufficiently intoxicated with
the beauty of the ladies'. Among the most conspeu-
Gus of the gentleman present, was Mr.. P.-his cha
peau in hand and although very polite to the ladies,
is devoted 10 his whiskers. The only fault he has
that can discover, is his love for these whiskers
" Set not thy affections on things below, is ndmo-
milton which he ought to profit by. K
"Will you have some of the tongue, Miss d." said
he in the plenitude of his politsness young lady,
who he did not observe had been helped by Mr. Smith.
"No," she replied, ~ have much already as can
manage"
"Itis an unruly member am aware" said Mr. p.
| cha, ha, ma he he, he.'
"You have great command over the English Ian
| guage Mr. p" said Miss b.
"Not at all" he said "for when you use il, il has
| command ever me-"
"Good again. Mr. p"
"Mr. II. will you please give me some Of the upper
strata Of that cake r. said a lady who had attended
lectures on Geology.
He gave her some of the sugar frostng, remarking
that il was what Profes sor SIlman would call the
"chak." He had not attended to lectures, bat VIII
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