The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-14

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or no variation from the original we have not IN
this country any great OCCASIONS such as the "Pre-
sensations 10 Court in England, at which the ladies
offashion are introduced to Majesty and full account
thereafter given in the newspapers The species Of
soirfe started and given in Baltimore, appear how
ever to be very good substitute Wehave no doubt
our female readers will be delighted with the annexed
interesting and truly graphic account. II comes from
the first authority in these superb affairs-and may
be relied upon for its accuracy. Baltimore IS truly
splendid cty-and Baltimore ladies are splendid
creatures must go and see them.
BALTIMORE, 10th Jan. 1887.
DEAR Bennett celebrated paper being the
Herald" of Fashion, allow me to give IN It's columns
an account Of one Of the most interesting ana las
cinatng fetes or balls, that we have had IN many
year in Baltimore, that ever yet attended MIS-.
Meredith, one of our most distinguished iadies mas
introduced the fashion Of large parties to be gwen at
the City Assembly Rooms Instead OF crowding
hundreds into few small apartments, upsetnng all
the Misunderstanding every room upside down-this
new mode is easy, magnificent, and without any ex-
cessive trouble expense. This privilege IN baiti-
more is, however, only enjoyed by the elite OF socic-
ty, who happen to be stockholders OF the building.
Would it not be good idea to fit up such build
ing in New York on SIMILAR plan? There are IN
your city only few private houses fit for entertain
ing large fashionable party. / may instance the
splendid mansion of Mr. Graham in st. Marks
Place, which, in every dmensioR decoration and TIT
ting up is perfectly unique There are only two 9TH
er buildings of equal dimensions in New York-but
of this enough.
The Assembly Rooms were fitted up with great
taste and magniccncc. In this point Mrs. M. Showed
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was SO unique and lovely, and interesting, that if l
lose my senses before close, you must mpute to
the ethereal beings with whom was surrounded,
and whose enchanting figures and beautiful forms
ar, not yet out of my "minds eye"
The music for the dancing was excecnt-but
hereafter would suggest TO our Baltimore ladies Of
fashion and genius to Introduce little music for the
company to show off. The piano, harp or guitar,
would be great acquisition in the drawing room.-
All the amusements Of cultivated life should be intro
duced A new cotion, waltz, or gallopade is some
what barren or solitaire without something to relieve
its monotony. Why not make the angels themselves
MARBLE little in thedrawing room by way of variety?
Every species of talent and taste should contribute
The ball was given on Twelfth Night" As you
are Catholic-but don't think avery sanity one
YOU will know what that means. We have great
deal of Caholicitv in Baltimore, and it is quite fash
;onable TO be one The Carroll family lead the way.
But il l am not Mistaken you once attended our Ca
thcdra and had the honour of in their pew p
Had YOU not Well, to the fefe-It was Twelfth
N;pht.n that feast which in the Roman Calendar is
called in Greek tHSapsta, meaning the appearance
or apparition the Epiphany" There is good
old English custom Of puttinga ring into large cake
eating into slices and handing it out TO the young
Of both sexes He or she who receives the slice with
the ring is to be first married before next "Twelfth
day"
But allons-All the beauty OF Baltimore, and we
have no small proportion assure you came forth to
nav their respects the charming queen of the night
Miss Meredith, who looked perfect fairy in a fairy
land. She is beautfnl-but different in her style of
beauv from her beautiful sister Mrs. G. H., of New
York. could not help marking the elegance, grace
and peculiar nairett of all the movements of this
lovely creature.
One thing struck me with great surpnse-the scar
c;tv of married ladies at this fete Why was this
No matter-those that were present will receive the
greater attention.
The lovely Mrs. r. Gilmore was particularly strik-
ing The simplicity with which her luxuriant hair
was arranged-hsr quiet intellectual ar-her sweet
smile as i, came living breathing from her face, all
tended TO render her one Oh the most unique IN the
company Then came the charming and fascinating
Mrs. T. Oldfeld. Her dress was extre nelly rich and
became well her fine figure and graceful form, which
attracted every eye and created quite sensation.
She and Mrs N p. Willis, were quite distngus in a
reel. Mrs Skinner one Of most talented ladies',
was dressed in an old fashioned style. 1t was quite
beautiful and attractive. Mrs. Alderman is extreme
ly beautiful, and her sister Miss b., both from the
south, had in her train many distinguished men, She
is certainly a very highly educated and intellectual
woman Miss Traverse is most brilliant beauty
Those eyes beyond
EXPRESSIONS power all laneushingly bright
beat every thing have seen. She was dressed most
elegantly. Miss Belt came next-a perfect Hebe, and
carried you back in fancy the golden age when The
Gods and goddessos lived on earth AT every gaze
you found
Each succeeding look was loyoier Thar the last
Miss M. Patterson is Of a lovely race-a raca that
adorns the highest ranks of the British court-a race
that are cast in heavens most beautiful mould She
herself was.most elegantly dressed and had besides,
-----Eysry charm
To win the wisest and the coolest
Miss Carroll-bu; her very name and lineage is a
passport There is interest about her that would
win upon the soul. Her dress was most becoming
and tasteful.
anono the debufanfes / marked the two lovely