Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-20
Soiree in East roadway.

scene.

And this diliy after me,
Sing and dance IL trppmgly. Shakespeare
On Wednesday evening last Mr.. y gave a
sosr6e at his splendid mansion IN East Broadway. AT
half past nine, a fashionable company assem-
b!ed in his spacious rooms to the number OF one
hundred and twenty. Two large and elegant chan
delers were suspended from the ceiling, one IN each
room, which threw briilancy about them dazzling
10 behold. The three lovely daughters OF Mr.. -
were Gid ng about the room like little fairies, dis
pensing happiness TO those around them, and ressm
bling so many graces. They dressed similar to
each other in the richest of white pongee silk, the
skirt flowing on the floor, as in days of yore
This style have net seen wern before. In COM
pany, it looks well; but in private life, Judge II will
not be popular HlI
Miss =, the blooming daughter of Colonel
F., who served under Bonaparte in his Italian
car,paiene, was one of the best formed ladies pre-
sent. Her tall, majestic figure, when in motion, en-
raptured those who behe!d her. She wore rich, light
blue satin bodice with skirt of white figured mus
lin. She is engaged il is SAID TO French gentle
man of great literary talent. | may shortly give you
an account of his wedding party. Mr. c., whose
whiskers prevent him from perceiving things, except
directly in 'front.' caused much mirih with the ladies',
by the resemblance, $50 observed,) they bore to
those OF Timor the Tartar This, however, did not
prevent him from being the lion of the night; he is
indeed, excellent company-reatng anecdote with
exceeding good grace, and dancing 10 admiration. l
almost love him myself.
Cotllions were well conducted three being on the
n0Or, and the Slgnt was mdgnncent 10 OenOlu. "A
tall young lady attracted the attention Of all by her
graceful movements. She was very beauhful-pos-
sessing soft blue eyes well formed nose, Ia very i'm
portant Thing oo,) and teeth as white as IVORY Her
dress was buff figured satin, Will scarlet silk sash
round the waist tied tastefuy in front. understand
she is the same who has gained so much honor by
charitable donations te those who are suffering, and
is often recognized when visiting the afflicted by the
appellaton of 1.-THE lady of the green Dress. She
is the daughter of one of most opulen. citizens,
xxh m / n feel n n We wi
you COULD
Mr. H, of Baltimore, was very engaging.
knew not which TO admire most, his sarcal wit, or
his we'll formed person, when dancing. Both were
particularly the latter, when engaged in
the Spanish dance, which was charmngly dono, dis
playing the forms and dresses of all to great advan
tage.
wreath of white and different coored fowars about
the hair, which, being knoted behind, fell in long
lets to the shoulder. Another yeung lady was
also elegantly atred, wearing white worked mus
lin dress, with pink blonde. tas,efully arranged nfront
and al the bottom of the SKIRT splendid troubddour
Of green satin worked with different colored silks
wasworn on the neck. bandeou Of large pear beads
around the head and one crossing from the frcnt TO
the back with diamond breach on the forehead,
composed the head Dress A lady sat in corner
Of the room, whose weight could be less than FIVE
hundred pounds. She is the largest person | ever
saw, without exception, and for the most part Of the
time she tarred did not bear her speak spoken
All appeared AFRAID 10 duaIcsS neT. one was attlTeC
in plaid silk the cut Of which much too short for
her. She is very wealthy and uses il as passport
to fashionable society. She is, understand, very
excellent woman.
About this time supper ready and il was served
up in glorious style The variety Of dishes was so
great that one could scarcely determine which par
takeof | feel puzzled yet. Fowls, wild and domes-
tic, were served in every style imaginable NV heart!
If you had only seen this Mr.. Bennett! Oysters
picked and oysters fried with tarts creams confec
tionary and every thing else one could possibly de.
sre. Champagne freely flowed all parts Of the
table. Many oasts drunk, very appropriate and
happy, and several speeches were made-some very
amusing particularly the one made by Mr.. c.,
who delighted us all by a description Of scenes and
incidents witnessed by HIMSELF when in Europe
whittier he had gone short time since, for the pre-
srvation OF his health.
After supper cards were introduced, and played on
tables beautifully topped with white polished mar
BILE They were, doubt got expressly for the eve
ming, and reminded me Of the "Cafe Francois" /
have seen IN Paris where the rooms are filled with
tables Of this description. The room being walled
with looking glasses presented beautiful sight when
well lighted. Dancing recommended when the card
tables were removed, and continued till four O'Clock
in the morning, when the threng of CAV and young
dispersed from the place OF their recent mrth 10 seek
rerose and extraordinarily left he scene where so
much happiness had been enjoyed
NEErlSo AT BUFFALO ABOUT THE ScHLossEa Az