Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-11
Mr.. endall's Soiree--s pee linen Of Fashion
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Mr. Mr.. Re- dnil's soiree--s pecimen Of Fashion
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Fashionable society in England" says Madame de
Sael lis like its beer all eh above and all dregs be-
low. Fashionable society here is somewhat the re.
verse possessing more of the dregs than the roh Bat
they become, after time less Grade and psnderous
and fnaiy attain to degree of subtety and light.
ness AHectafion is. 1 think distinguishing charac
teristic in the society of Washington There Is an
apishness of the FORMS without much of the refinement
and ease OF polished society II is. however very agree
able, aud serves TO bring together those who might
otherwise never come in contact have the pleasure
of mngling in each others company.
Mr.. kendalPs party this week quite blow up.
The tickets of invitation despatched into every
nook and corner OF this magnificent metropolis and
cruts were drummed up from the whole army of loco.
focos and eaters tn create AT the first sorec
given by the head OF the General Post Office Depart
ment his better half Be il observed par pareaesc
that these parties are always given in the Of the
lady who always presides and who is during the night
she ought To he, the planet around which the com
pany revolye. Mrs. X is what may be termed q
plain womanmore inclined 10 be doMestic than fash
ionabe but has conclucion that as she las
daughter 10 bring out. she must follow the example
OF others whatever may be her aversion ashionab
life her swkwardness in the discharge Of the duties
il imposes. Tie Postmaster General himself would
rather be alarmed about the banks-writing loco
and incendiary articles for the Globe, specializing in
lands, going the parties of others than wasting his
means In givng them himself
DO you 60 to Mr.. ks" said a gentleman with whom
boarded TO me.
"NotI. How can have no invitation and am
moreover, wing"
POO, poo III manage il; you shall 20 !" and very
received the from Mrs. X. which my frien
had procured.
Do you know" said my fellow ledger who ia a mar
ried man, and was accompanied to this soires by his
wife how the heaven.born and Mrs X. have mansg
this affair 7"
How should III have no acquaintance with
them"
Then I'll tell you The host and hostes. being both ig
norant OF the in which these things are got up
having never given party BEFORE they dubbed their
wits together, and wishing II 10 be something brilliant
aud stylish. they employed English TO act as
the Master Of Ceremonies and every thing therefore
will be "a Ia mode dAaglcfcrre."
We repaired to the OF festivity a, the usual
hour, and when we presented ourselves nj the door
our names were demanded. by the servant who imme
daiely sawled them the top OF his voice 10 NV
grea, confusion. A lady and gentleman Of some rank
here preceded US, and when their names were an
nounced, the lady seemed 10 be in raptsres.
MY dear" said she, /" like ths-it is really stylish
quite the English ton. We shall create sensation
when We enter the reception room. and not be thrown
as we always are, among crowd Of people who know
nothing OF our high rank / declare am charmed'-
ssd she rsbbed her hands, and tossed her head with
gres, delight
was quite well satisfied, ill got in and had
made my bow TO TIE host and hostess and their fair
daughter. My companion and were standing together
near the door, after had made respects when we
heardtlle names Of Monsieur L. and MonsieurA-
announced. Tse one was professor Of dancing and
the other teacher Of French and began TO feel that
was getting into democratic company
That bunch back said my companion, puts me in
Hinu ~ a srehd of mine a very old man Seen
after tne American revolution he happened to be at
theatre m London. where there were several British
oiicers, who began to quiz him. My good man, said
one ~ hem what moussin ia that YOU carry on your
escs Bn"kc M and be Id to YOU said my
friend me oihcers were quite chop fallen and said no
more bst why Is II that are 40 fond OF refectinp
on TINS deiormiy The hump Is an approach TO the
circle ana tne circle y the most perfec, offgures The
Globe il a bunch back-the sun moon ..d 80. 80
brilant bunch backs Esop and Pope and ,he M.s.h.
OF Luxemburg were bunch backed. The renv &c he
latter 20 the Prince Of Orange, you have NO dan4, 80
shall never beat this little hunchbsck .aid ~
Prince And how does he know thai | am -
backed he has never seen me behind, replied ~.
Msksehal.n "'
good deal Of malice with their mind, and the French
have proverb which expresses IT, Rire oom.e pn bo.
But bless how the loaers are pouring inwhere ON
earth did they rome from 7"
"Oh they Office seekers Office holders mali
contractors. aud members Of Congress Of course re-
piled my companiop, the city Is always full Of them
and like supernumeraries the stage they rye 10 FIJI
up std swell the crowd But there is an odd looking
fish, who believe, belongs 10 the M.Ps"
He ~ neither flesh nor fish" said my friend but
sort OF animated mummy. His cue indicates that he he
longs 10 the olden times and his head IL approaching 10
petrefsction. Why Because IL is Petrilin Good
and thereby hangs tail"
ALI good evening, Mr.. D. said an sn,auated
belle edging herwsy to US under the arm OF marine
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