Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-27

Last Monday evening was rendered famous in the
annals of fashionable life in New York, by the Grand
Musical Soiree, given by Mrs. Okill, at her ele-
CANT mansion, No. Clinton place. 1t was probably
one of the most extraordinary affairs witnessed
in this any other city. The night fine, the
crowd was tremendous, the young ladies beautiful
and accomplished beyond parallel some of the gen.
tlemen ridiculous beyond conception,-the music
was alternately mirthful, middling and miserable,
and of singing there was every sort and kind sang
beneath the sun.
Mrs. Okill, it is well known is at the head of one
ofthe most fashionable establishments for the edu-
cation and finishing Of young ladies, that can be
found in the United States. At her elegant resi-
dence are to be found some of the most amiabe and
lovely girls that breathed the balmy breath of
Heaven, all undergoing what is termed fashionable
course ofeducaion ALL OF course, highly accomplish
ed; many already quite finished in this fashionable
system, and perfectly fat at finishing fashiona
BILE husband, soon they may get him, and finish
their honey moon.
The grand concert, soree, musical melange, and
oapodrida, that came off Monday evening, was
given by way Of elicitng and exhibiting the talent,
loneliness and accomplishments of the charming pu
pills to their admired, fond foolish doating parents,
relatives, and lovers, well to create surpass
ing sensation in the fashionable world in favor of this
system Of education. Accordingly, about seven o.
clock, the company began to assemble from all parts
of the city and State carriages out Of number almost
blocked up every avenue to the house; such shout
ing and stormng Of coachmen, footmen, serving MEN
and grooms, has seldom been heard, even at
a Royal Levee, crowded theatre, or public ball.
on wet night.
Mrs. Okill this momentious occasion threw
open less than twelve large rooms for the recep
ton Of the relatives and friends OF her beautiful pu
pills, who were specially invited to witness the
tertainment. Besides these a great number
and crowded in, without invitation request from
any one; 80 that long before o'clock, every part of
the large mansion perfect jam; such crushing,
and squeezing and pressing and treading of toes,
and hugging, and elbowing and pnching, has proba-
bly, not been felt the face Of the earth since Kean
and Booth played together at Covent Garden. At
time the Of human beings was sufiocatng-
ly dense that young lady asked friend if de-
lincaton Of the tragedy in the Black Hole of Cacut
was to be part and parcel Of the entertainments of
the evening. Another languishly cried out, " Oh,
mercy, do take your hands of my waistp' Another
pettishly exclaimed, "Oh, dear pa, won't you take
this away he's pressing so, | can't
breathe7"
In short, every avenue to the room in which the
concert was to take place, crammed from the
hall door, to the top Of the third story stairs The
accomplished Mrs. Okill cndeavored TO quell the
noisy well dressed mob but in vain she entrcated,
reconstructed scolded, and smiled alternately, but
without avail Wherever beautiful and intellectual
young ladies to be found there, young gentlemen
will be to squeeze in, IL possible; and such
the case the present occasion. Mrs. Okill en-
deavored to make them stand back, but they would
push forward, to the terror Of the young ladies' and
the papable injury and arrangement Of their elegant
dresses.
At last, something like order was restored and the
concert commenced with a grand overture, per-
formed by the band, collected for the occasion.
Then heard the ducct notes, and delicious har-
mony Of several Of the sweetest human voices that
ever soothed, or entranced the heart and soul Of
Conspicuous among the fair and talented,
where all seemed bright and excellent, was the ex-
quisitely modulated voice Of Miss B., who unites
great natural abilities, highly cultivated musical
talents. After this, the company delighted by
Miss M, Of Virginia, who sang sweety, accom-
panied by herself on the guitar. Her naire manner
added much to the interest her song occasioned.
Besides the many others who sang and played most
eharmingly, we must mention Miss B., Of New
Orleans; Miss R, Of Ohio; Miss w, Of New
ark, and Miss s., Of Mobile; these four charm
ing and accomplished young ladies, displayed must
cal talents OF the very highest order, and enchanted
all who heard them. But the "bright particular star
ofthe evening" sweet girl, dressed in striped
satin, who sang sweetly, and played scientifically,
both ON the piano and guitar. Whilst she was seat
ed at the piano. several of the other young ladies' al
80 took seats her. in order to catch every note
and syllable she uttered; and one young exquisite
who stood near her, actually shed tears, from the
mere force Of sympathy. Ariel, who was present,
repo.ing decousIy in one Of the long and beautiful
rinslets Of the sweet girl seated near the singer,
,kesched the sting at this particular
ment and the skiIful artist who engraved the same
has caught the true enthusiasm and spirit Of the