The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-09
An Evening soiree In Chelsea.

An Evening Solree In Chelsea.
affair of a Ca5-Singuiar Ascidsnt-Dra,crng out
Pofr-A V-Dancing-Hats, 8c.
DEAR Bennett
If II will not be occupying too much space IN
your valuable paper, permit me to give you short
and faint description of ball which recently took
place ct Chelsea.
modern invention, exceIently calculated TO
render futile all attempts at sentiment. or even
sleep, and which is technically termed cab, drawn
BY sorry horse who appeared to be laborlng under
sense Of his degraded condition, was brought to
the door at 2. M. We, after weighing well the
risks of broken neck, or limb at least, 1.-THE usual
reward in such cases of misplaced conhdence.) en-
tered this vehicle, of all others The most dangerous
and announcement. After numbering heavily through
the streets at the rate Of mile and hall AN hour,
we arrived at the building III question.
Ga getting out OF our cramped situation, we iound
a cab drawn up near the door, and crowd laugh
ing and Joking, gathered around. Our disposition
being to pursue knowledge even under difficulties,
We elbowed our way to the centre OF the crowd,
where we very soon discovered the cause OF The
"row."
The gentleman and lady who were sitting in the
cab had on eudeavoring TO get out, discovered that
the handle of the door had been lost or broken oil,
and that all efforts to open the door were useless
The suggestions OF the crowd as TO the best possible
means of extricating themselves from their slngu
lar situation, were various. One man proposing to
beat in the top with an axe, as you would crack
lobster. This, as you may supnoss was mest sIouily
opposed by the cooman, who finally suggested that
the gentleman and lady be, taken out through the
hole in the door (called by courtesy window
and which is about one foot square. The gentle,
man consented to go through the operation firs and
he accordingly hrusting his head and shoulders as
far through the opening as possible, was drawn avn
through by several very assduous cab drivers This
done amid the subdued applause and gralihca-
ton Of the mob, but net without our hero leaving
one of the skirts of his coat hanging like banner
from nail IN the window. The lady now essay
ed but her proportions not being oil that degree vi
fineness necessary to safe delivery 1t Was
some time doubtful whether the first suggestion
would not have. to be adopted she actually re-
naming wedged in the windows tor some minutes,
during which the crowd gave three most deaienlng
cheers. However, she was finally placed by the
side of her gay Lothario, and they proceeded TO
geiher to hide themselves from the still admirlng
gaze of the shouting multitude.
Having witnessed this novel feat, safety ana nap
PLY concluded, we made the best of our way to the
drawing room provided for the gents, when was
crowded with persons, who, from the heat ana eA
element, were persprIng copiousiy. Iiele VII
assembled persons Of every class In society, from
the fashionable buck, whose cravat and boots were
alike without spot 10 him whose checkeied tie
Il lated loosely 10 the air, and whose poos were
almost hidden beneath the ample trousers we are
told that this fashion OF pants enlarged below the
knee. and which is peculiar to the Eastend, gives
greater freedom to the ANGLE, and enables ihs wear,
er to accomplish feats in the way OF shutss and
breakdowns that are actually ilcomprehensibe TO
(the wearers) your strapped, unwrlnkled paBtd-
looms
After waiting until the "gemmsn" who takes
charge of your hat aud boots tor the slow shillln,
could attend to our wants, we, ai'er examining our
person in noble mirror, pulled on pair OF spouess
Kids and saunteTed TO ball room.
Here, my dear Bennstt, II Is impossible 10 de-
scribe the light and brancy OF the scene; on every
SIDE were the brightest creations OF natures WORKS,
arrayed in various tastes, but all handsome ana all
graceful The bugle sounds-snd at the hrst blast
tue scene changes; in every direction may be seen
the anxious males, fastening 10 secure partner Tor
the set, all in state Of agitation, and all deslrous
OF distinguishing themselves, on the light fantastic
toe In a few moments the mass becomes motioDless,
and we then that they have arranged themselves
in regular position. The music strikes up and the
performance commesces. Taking advantage OF the
freedom which the ab:ence of a lady companion
permits, we promenade the room for the purpose Of
recognising such OF our lovely acquaintance may
happen to be there present. Not far do we 90 be-
fore we catch the eye of fashionable Miss T,
The belle Of Broadway, who Is smiling, as II uncon-
sciously at some remark made by her partner G ii
of Bond street, her ris vis; Miss NJ Of Canada,
is attended by her new friend D. OF Wall street,
Miss b Of Crosby street is dancing with ysung
c. of Walker street, who il Is rumofed ls shortly
10 lead her TO the altar. The Misses H of
BE, cker street, Miss A. Of Hudson street, and
the lovely Misses R; the last wallzed together,
and never have onr eyes been more delighted than
while we were watching their airy motions.
Alter remaining uulil a late hour we retired to
our home aud couch, where sweet sleep and plea
tan, dreams awaited us, such an we hope, dear Ben
nett, will always greet you when you return "a
tigued from the task Of teaching John Tyler the
principles Of whigism and block. headed politicians
the mysteries Of modern haauciering.