The herald., 1837-03-31
WAsHIxoroH, March %, 1881


ssaree Musicale an Tablsau vivants.
Fashion has not yet exhausted herself in this me-
tropolis. Last week. however, she gave perhaps the
expiring throe' IN seirss musicale and ss6ieaa r'
rant.
had the satisfaction to be invited, and was charm
ed with the whole affair, which exceeded any thing
had witnessed during the past winter. The ear was
delighted with the harmony OF sweet sounds and the
eye with the beauty Of form and complexion.
The instruments were the harp, piano and guitar
on which the young performers played with great
SKILL and sung with exquisite senslby and feeling
l was quite enraptured. Mrs - IS devoted to mu-
sic, and has fine taste. She has the skill to render
her parties exceedingly agreeablc-not only by the
variety she contrves to introduce into them, but by
the charm she always infuses; =,
Miss c. played divlnely on the harp, and drew forth
such dulcet sounds that the soul was absolutely en-
tranced, and the guitar was touched with such skill
and effect b. Miss W.. that the heart must have been
callous indeed that d not thrill with delight.
Several young ladies OF great beauty took part IN
this musical exhibition, and some of the gentlemen
accompanied them on the violn flute and clarionet
and others with their fine tenor voices producing alto
gether /" concord Of sweet sounds" that was quite
enrapturng.
The Tableau was also in keeping with the music
and the exhibition of beauty was greater than any
had before expected to witness.
The Psyche was exquisite, the Diana admirable, and
the three Graces beautiful. All the characters had
been judciously selected and the costume and attitude
in admirable taste 1t was indeed picture, but PIC
ture of living beauty and grace.
1he BanQlt 5t00d IOrln III all the uVlng energy oil
his character; and the minstrel boy was motonless
but beautiful reality
While the eye gazing on these exquisite pic
lures the ear was charmed with the most dulcet and
ravishing strains. ! was absolutely "apt in Ely
sum- and felt the spheres were chanting forth
their celestial harmones. Beautiful exquisite
:" enchanting CALCULATIONS heard in every
part of the room.
"The season goes off in blaze" said one of the
guests-aI have seen nothing like this before it is
perfect scene of cnchantment"
Mrs - manages these things WE'LL" said nay
friend Miss W.-"she gives to her sorfes all the
charm of the theatrc and if we have net the incident,
we have what IS perhaps quite as sasreeable-an inter-
change of thought, while both the ye.and ear-and
taste too by the way-are grathcd' she took
spoonful Of ice cream
"Do you know that it was in contemplation among
some ofhc haut ton, when new theatre built,
to adopt the custom OF Italy, and invite the company
there, instead of entertaining them at homer
81 am glad. said the young man-"that IT was
not carried into operation; il IS custom that would
be more honored in the breach than the observance
but shall we have any dancing tonight? l long to
have the Pleasure OF waltzlng with you, as under
stand you are au fat in that accomplishment"
"Dancing we shall have, certainly" said Miss W.,
andit will give me pleasure 10 waltz with you-though
| am very far rom neriting the fine compliment you
"Whew! confound that fellow, he has tread upon
my corn" exclaimed very tall middle-aged man,
mping towards MissW.
II am sorry to find you do not belong to the Tenn
perance Society,"" remarked Miss W., with smile.
PRAY why do you think So" said the gentleman.
because perceive you are corned-a condition in
which gentleman OF your lofty understanding and
to,rering notions ought TO be ashamed TO be found'
You are disposed TO compliment nae, perceive
but am not aware that my notions are 80 very tow
ering."
"Ihen YOU cannot be conscious of overlooking the
most Of your fellow men, said Miss W., laughing
" Your elevation gives you high standing wherever
you go. But here comes your match, and will lei
you 90 scot free"
"Well- aw--'pon honor--aw--y you are--aw- most
avetera,e punsier Miss W." said exquisite braced
TO resemble wasp as he approached our circle
"You are-aw-quite extravaeant."
Then am your opposite" replied Miss w., for
you must be exceedingly economical"
And why-au--may be permitted TO ask T.
Because your waist is so very small"
"Ha hal rJohn alstaf-aw-Shakspeare and
all that-aw-goOd."
But here comes Col. - Of the Engineer corps, !"
observed Miss Wa particular ia vorite of mine,
because he coed agrarian, or lOcofoco, believe
you politicians call them"
"Locofoco? don't take" said the young gallant
who first addressed her
why, mean because he is a good lerelier," re-
piled Mrs W." but the two Generals don't seem TO
assimilate tonight"
"No-thc Creeks have kept them apart. What
noble and majestic looking man Scott Is. He looks
as if re were born to command The savage blood
of the Indians has, however produced i'll blood in the
two Generals"
Yes" SAID Miss W., " and what ID very ODD, the
one dslikes what most men pursue, Gaines-and<\ -
other, though descendant OF Caledonian, hates =
Scott"
"Pd be butterfly" sang forth enormous mass
of flesh, in most aifectedly penseroso style"
"Upon honor-aw-ope would take him 10 be any
thins-aw-but butterfly" said the dandy.
"Yes-he looks more lake tho elephant than the
winged insect he would wish TO be-" observed the
companion Of my friend" but think would rather
be butterfly than wasp"-and he eyed the dandy
significantly Ill mnst be delightful 10 be rowing
fol ever from flower TO flower"
Then you have that enjoyment tonight, :ald q
splenddly dressed young man joining our group
" the flowers Of beauty profnsey spread before US
and one can scarcely tel which is the most lovely
All Miss W., how do you do las witty as ever l
sappose-craekng your lokes, as usual. What is
your last, eh?
"Do you know that 4 pepetrated pur this morn
ing in passing through your market. shabby look
ing fellow bswlmg out at the top of his voice,
shad, oh shsd oh! pepaired with others TO his
stand. His fsh were not at all savory. have ne
ver seen the shadows Of doz H. said ], but see
the death of a shad, oh. What shad obs are,
and what shad chs we fursue" Whatthink you OF
it, eli? Will it dc 2"
"Bsi how exceedingly beautiful Miss - is look
ing tonight. Who ois that representing Mary Of Scot
land How lovel ly-how admirable! But whom do
| you mean to pcrsonatef
ooh Corrine, to be sure" answered Miss w. g
will mprovisze all your bon mots and sing the rise
and fall of dandsssm, TO the tune Of Han TO the
Chief +"
81 beg you not 70 make meahe hero Of your impro.
visation-but would recommend TO you the tall youth