The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-17

receive the full effects of its bane full influences
Masquerade balls have always been held ignobe,
and unworthy respectable attendance in New Or
leans yet, notwithstanding this, they ara begin
ming TO be sanctioned and cherished here, with the
utmost iondness.
MASQUERADE balls owe their first introduction to our
very worthy citizen, Mr.. Peter Pippin. Since, the
mask has been taken up by another noted and
wealthy citZen, who incurred great expense TO
make IL gorgeous ALTAR, and large numbers were
invited, and owing TO the short notice given. few
were prepared TO go masked, none others would
be admitted. This injunction was expressly made
known by being printed on the tickets of invitation;
10 procure dress TO make their Dc but put them 10
as great difficulty as O'Callahan on MS last legs
experienced In endeavorng to procure situation.
Numbers OF The guests made application to the
Theatre to procure dresses, and some fortunate
enough 10 md few mean dresses scarcely suita-
BILE tor superDumeraries TO appear on the stage
others made application 10 some Of the actors,
whose wardrobe, with some exceptions was in a
more deporable condition than tn al of the theatre
few were so fortunate TO obtain dresses from Mr.
Kirby, OF some respectabilty; one obtained from
Mr.. X his dress for Sir Giles Oveneach, intending
to appear as Sir Giles; he might with as much pro-
priety have selected the character ofTom Thumb,
for he capable of carrying out the one as the
Other. The character OF op of the soaplock neto-
riety, would have been more suitably personfed.
Another procured the dress of Rolla-his appear
ance was good, but totally incapable of supporting
the character. he was ignorant of it as any one
possibly could be. Another went as Tom King, the
great friend OF Dick Turpin lie, doubtless, scarcely
knew the character he dressed for unless he had
been told by some one better informed such
matters than himself. Their was one in the room
unwlttlney PERFORMING Hamlet he strutted up and
down the room as II in towering rage, when, sud-
denly casting his eyes 10 his feet he beheld that the
garter OF his stocking had giveu way and his stock
ing dangling at his heel, leaving his leg all bare,
this was right enough, but he thought II was out OF
character, and immediately retired TO repair the
fault
A large crowd was collected outside, around the
door, watching the maskers they went from their
carriages, or entered the house. The crowd were
somewhat delighted to masker most sum-
marty elected from the house. number of enqui-
RES were made as to the cause, but one could
give any information. The guilty man. in disguise,
returned home, and entered handsome house on
Main, Hbove Third street.
1t Is rimored that Mrs. Rowdy will shortly give
masquerade ball. Aso that one will be given at the
Jefferson House. Who comes next?
The weather has turned quite cold. The river is
slightly falling; there Is prospect OF rise from
above. E. S. Conner and Mrs Seton will play
here on Monday night, the l4th. The Introductory
lectures at the Medical College have been we'll at
tended. The school this year will be large there
is every indication to justify the belief that this will
De the most hourshng institute In the West
ApRENA