The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-10
Stamford, Ct.
Correspondence of the Herald.1

Correspondence of the Herald.1
STANFORD, Or. Dec 2, 1872
Society and Soirkes in Stamfrd-Eating Dancing,
Fyirting, and Phiiosophising.
DEAR BENNKTr--
Seeing frequently communications from the
country in your interesting paper, upon the subject
of local occurrences, it has occurred to me that it
would afford interest to your readers for you to have
a correspondent in this place. where gossip and per-
sonal SANDER pass more current than the bills of
the best bank in our country; and having but little
business to occupy my attention during the winter
months, Propose giving you an occasional sketch
OF what going amongst us, with the privilege of
a corner in the Herald.
There have been many occurrences of late upon
which gOod" margins might have beea composed,
had any one taken the trouble to correspond with
you; but let pass over all old affairs, and take
review OF the splendid soirte which came off at the
principal hotel, kept by Mr.. Seely, last evening.
Soon after the sun had sunk beneath the western
hills" carriages were running in every direction
through our streets, collecting the ladies, and about
9 O'Clock the ball room wasthrown open and short
ly It was crowded with The Young and the gay Of
both sexes, and probably more social company
never convened together upon any former occasion
in old Stamford II composed of all classes
and all seemed tofeel free and equal spirit predo-
mlnant within them, The ladies were really beau
utul, and it afforded some amusement to hear the
gentlemen, grouped by themselves in end of the
room, discussing the peculiar charms of this lady
and that lady. II was affirmed by seemingly love-
stricken youth that the younger Miss ~ was per
feet angel, and would be the queen of the dance
that evening. Another thought her sister looked
more graceful, and others expressed themselves
partial to the beautiful and accomplished Misses IT,
while others thought Miss F., Miss Y, or Miss G
would compare with any lady in the room. Your
correspondent took impartial survey of the dear
ere atures, Tor he considered them all handsome,
graceful, and accomplished.
The ladies' being thoroughly criticized, the gen
tlemen took their partners for the first cotlop and
after several had been danced, the company were
refreshed with ice cream, and other e cetsras TIE
dancing then renewed. and continued without
lntermislon till supper was announced, when the
gentlemen escorted the ladies into an adjoining
room, where table was SET with all the good
things of this life. We shall not stop TO mention
how the ladies looked when they ate, or how they
pouted when this thing or that thing was passed to
them. 1t is enough to say that they all seemed to
have good appettes, and they enjoyed the supper
very well. Dancing was again commenced, and
kept up till about one O'clock, when the company
adjourned well pleased with the entertainment OF the
evening.
might have taken more notes had anticipated
giving you history Of the ball, but shall be more
particular at the next, which will take place In Two
weeks. There are other topics upon which might
extend my remarks, but will leave them till ano-
Their occasion, and till see whether you deem this
worthy place in your paper, Gum NUNc.