Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-15
Society Ball at the City Hstel.
"Trip it on the light fantastic toe"

How happens il, that in your notices of the dongs
in the fashionable world Exhibiting TO the readers of
the dear little Herald, the spendor and brllancy Of
such soirSe, or description of the beautiful Hebcs
that blest such ball with their presence) that you
have never condescended to notice the Society
Balls" held at the City Hotel, which are decidedly
the most genteel and recherche that have been given
the past season. Now, dear Bennett have attend
in the perusal OF your delightful little paper, in hopes
of seeing one Of those enchanting descriptions which
you k.ow well how to give, and in which you in.
vest the young ladies' with such angelic characters,
that lately heard one of them remark the gentle
men sought her smiles with so much eagerness-
shortly after the appearance Of one of these descrp
tons in the Herald-that she could not help but
think they really wanted to get peep into the celes
tial regions"
In Consequence of the Managers having an ex.
cess of funds, they determined on making the last
ball. (held Friday 9Th inst one of the most splendid
given through the season How well they succeeded,
every present will testify, and TO its praise Butt
the elegance and taste displayed the arrange
ments the profuse richness of the rtanments
that most captivated the attention. The sylph-lke
FORMS the grace and beauty of the ladies' joined TO an
gentle and aectionate as the forms were beautiful
that concealed them.
First of these and the belle of the room, was Miss
C of Broadway, in a figured pink satin dress,
beautifully fitted TO her fern, la Sylphide, which,
when she moved through the measures of the qua
dne showed the petite foot and well turned an Gle to
admiration. Her hair, of light auburn united with a
rich complexion, and eyes of beautiful chesnut hue
of the liveiest expression, gave to her countenance
an illuminated appearance, as though just breaking
into a smile.
Her cbsrvs such ravsh with delight
Enchain ,he heart and captivate the sight"
The next who might contest the prize, and with
some, would bear off the palm, (but OF another spe-
cies) of beauty, was the lovely Miss j, Of Sixth
street dress, blue black satiR trimmed with blonde
lace, pearl beads tastefuy interviewer through hair
Of intense jet beautifully set of complexion which
shows combination of the Saxon and Italian beauty,
just budding into womanhood, she adds dignity 10
sweetness, and gentility to natural grace.
"In vain could fancy call before the mind
An image OF more perfect charms combined"
Here, also, moving with fairy tread to the divine
music of Rossin, were the two Misses O. of
East Broadway, in green silk velvet dresses, elegant
y trimmed with pearl beads. The bright lustre of
their eyes, the which gowed sweeily on their
cheeks, and the cherry rpeness Of their lips charmed
all, and kepta tram Of admirers abost them who
looked as though
"They wosla sell their souls salvation for kiss"
Be careful gents; hold on ysur hearts. The
brightest star has already given herself away 10 one
who is soon to lead her to the altar.
But Mr.. Editor 1t would be impossible 10 give a
detailed description of all who composed an assembly
which contained so much, and such avaritey os beau
ty. Among the peculiarly attractive, were Miss
p, Of Broadway, the Misses w, of Bleeck-
street. in elegant white figured satin dresses, Miss
IL, OF PranKHn streeL anu MISS w OF Broad
street. Many strangers were invited and graced the
ball with their presence. Miss B, Of Georgia,
looked as lovely as the cline which gave her birth.
Miss =, Of Va, a beautiful brunette, received
the almost undivided attention OF eur worthy Mayor;
indeed has been whispered that his Honor thinks
"it Is net good for man to be alone"
Dancing was continued until between two and three
o'clock, when, by invitation from the Managers, the
company adjourned to the mmittee room where re-
freshments had been prepared. Previous to the
serving of which, however, Mr.. A. K, as
one Of the Managers, returned thanks TO the nem-
bers for their suppsr, and the genilemanly manner
in which all had conducted and which had added, IN
high dc rec TO the pleasure they had enjoyed ALSO
the invited guests for the pleasure conferred by their
presence And 10 the ladies' 10 whom his heart was
too full to retsrn adequate thanks-to them, all was
due for without their approving smiles, nothing bad
and nothing ever could be done &c. quote the
speakers Language, verbatim.
The Mayor, for the invited guests, in some peril
nent remarks expressed The happiness and pleasure
they experienced in beng made parskers in such
scene, which might truly be called the flow OF
soul" and where oil is saieiy and innocence And
Mr. H. responded in behalf Of the ladies in very
happy and humorous speech, Of half an hours
length.
Ansr these proceedings were properly digesieS, the
company proceeded 70 demolsh The more substantial
ailments, that had been prepared As the wine began
10 hDw pretty freely, Mr.. A. yonng merchant,
down town. and perfect Walter Rslegh for gal.
lsntry proposed :" the health Of the lades"preced.
lns by one ofthe most elegant and eoTien speeches
we recol ect ever 10 have h. ard such occasion
Mr. R, favored the c-mpsny with beautiful
sing apprrpos 20 the occasion, and was followed by
Me.srs H W and H P, ASSISTED by
the lsdies ~ several Duets and eees.
Thss p ssed OF 'hese splendid Bslls, which does
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