The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-18
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the "Court jour mar Of this country, and gained an
unparalleled rsput alton for truth and fidelity in report
ing the doings of good society," allow me to contribute
something which may be considered somewhat OH
gina in the fashion liable world. -
About aweek a, 70 notes of invitation, beautifully
written upen gilt dgc satin paper, twh pens whch
must have been PHI licked from 'SeEaphs wing) were
circulated among all the elite Of the city together
with some Ola aceI saintance not ofsthe "elect"-and
M and Mrs. ...+.+ compliments to Mr. ++++, and
request the pleasure of his company 0ery socd6iy on
Thuraday evening, Feb. 10th, at-8 O'clock No. -
+4+* pes"
Monday, Feb. Is.
Now, on the receipt of the above, most OF those to
whom they were addressed, resolved that as It was
but "lDery sOcabLe' party and would not require
much dressing-by all means to attend
"lo you call socially upon the Miss 800 next
Thursday evening"" said beautiful brunette TO one OF
her angelic companions, at Mrs. -"*++, the other
ri .shink not, was the reply, intend to reserve
my new popkn dress ior Mrs :, ION on FRIDAY , anu
"Why it's n be a sociable-not more than fifteen or
twenty, and your pink will be quite the thing"
Oh if that's the case, l think I'll go; but hear
/" An contrairc, l have just seen Cs**t+, and he
assures me hatony very few particular friends are
invited"
" And is he to be there p
"Of course. Will you dine with me on Thursday,
and go with us = /.
"Tll ask ma, and if she consents-yesS
On passing down Broadway to the scene'of the re,
vel on the appointed evening, observed on unusual
number ofcarriages turning up ', and inquired OF
friend the cause of such turn out
do yon mo, know.th Mrs. gives grand source
this evening 2?
"a grand soiree Il responded) am invited there
!. pery socially mysel, this evening, to meet te~
friends !,
GAN a catch assure you replied he). There will
> not be less than fire hundred personal---very. body IS
invited"
This was sufficient. hastily reraced my steps to
Murray street; threw aside my ordinances sent 10
Pattersons for pair of new fawn col0red gloves and
mounted pair OF black pants with coat of Wheel
ers last cut. In few moments again found myself
in the charmed street. "A servant with pocdercd hair
and a white vest nshered me into the hall winch was
already crowded. From thence pushed into the par
lors, where scene broke upon my vision which It
would be v0in for me to attempt description Oh
Angels goddesses merchants bank directors, and Gus
som house clerks (a very plainly dressed) were NOV
sng to and fro with wonder depicted in their faces and
anifeS ting the greatest surprise at finding themselves
10 so large social circle.
How do you like the two Miss this eveningP OBJ
served an acquantance-at the same time directing
nay attepEen TO the back parlor
note of admiration Involuntary burst from my
lips as nay eyes rested upon two Of the most bewch-
ing creatures that sent upon earth to bless
man They were led out for waltz by M : and Mr..
aObserve" said my friend Hthe fairy step and maiden
dianit yof the eder-the sylph-lke graceful undua-
tons u the younger. The last is esteemed the best
watzer out of PARIS. In addition to her unaffected
and nstxraI fascinating manner she has recently ac-
qured eli the artificial touches of Taghoni from one
Of the frat French artists
"Who 10 the gentleman she is dancing with y
Mr. -, who would no doubt be happy to take her
as partner in the dance Of llfe"
Are they engaged =
Report says So
Three chaYping yOsing creatures, representing TWO
wealthy families and one in Chambers street, made
their debut in society this evening" Their mamas nav
ing been induced TO spare them an hour or two under
the impression that they were to meet rery socabfy
some OF their Iiperized school from Barclay
street. -,
One of those from Broadway made decided hit
much 10 the annoyance Of some who have been long
Can you point out the fop of''7 y asked an ague-
ish looking chap from Mrs. fashionable boarding
house.
"He is on a fashionable campaign to Washington
and Baltimore (replied anoiher) Some do say TO get
Young lady 10 take care of his faTen hair"
I'm sorry-much I've heard of his Waiting and
never have Iheen able to witness II"
Miss Zone of the three graces) and also OF -,
was distinguished by the neat dress she wore and the
beautiful color which manted her lovely cheeks |
majority voted her the belle. shade OF thought |
seemed to play abou, her lovely features which was
tinped now and then with shade of regret
SWhy is she SO pensiveT' said one.
Dissatisfied with her Liliputian partner IN the
dance without doubt" replied another
aOr m her Continued third) disappointed In not
meeting with one who though absent is (they say |
with her ever present.
That bright and fairy girl,
wi h no shadow tue brow
says The blue ~ ss sIr. Ssss IND raven c'
A movement in the crowd placed me in front of a |
pentecl young man with delicate whlskers and OF
foreign cast who may be seen daily in broadway |
with drab box-cSat on.
aHaye vow seen Miss :, of vesey street, this eve
ming 2" demanded he.
III have nor" replied l. at is said that she IS rus-
eating on Long Island" :,
At this moment Miss entered the room with all
the dignity of queen, and new flood OF light seem
ed TO burst upon the assembly creature how
| envy Mr. Of -, who 10 ned her.
"Good evening Miss (said the gentleman OF dcl-
cate whskers Mr.. y Shall have the pleasure OF
dancing with you the next coullionT
@Pm engaged for the erening," was the reply.
With the smile ola Hebs and the grace of Venus,
she strobe away with Mr.. :, who spent NEST Of the
evening by her side.
"That undoubtedly a case" says Mr..
aTo be sure tits" CALCULATED half Dozen
The usual ouantum OF refreshments served up.
Pho cornpany separated at the usual hour much
ratied than they expected to be, not having lost any
hing by the pery socible and friendly manner in which
hey were received. ofkcrAroR
P s. Youshall hear more anon.
~ b. These sociabe parties are, OF all Others, the
most pleasant on one account-the E - no iormahty
Nh meet on free and easy terms, and studied CONVEX
a,,on ia ayo,ded and hence the flow OF soul ana sem