The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-14
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OswEGo, N. Y, Feb %, 1874.
Fashion, Gaiay and Manners in Os,cego, ~ Y

OswEGo, N. y, Feb. o. 1874.
Fashion, Gaity and Manners IN Os,cego, ~ y
Temperance abroad.
Thinking the way we do things in Oswego, may
not be uninterestng to yourself and readers, take
the liberty of forwarding for publication subject to
your pleasure, Of course, an imperfect account Of
the Firemen's Annual Ball.
The Fire Department ball came off on the 22d
inst at the Armory OF the Guards, politely tender
ed for the occasion, under the direction of Chief
Engineer, W. Robbins, jr., who, officer and
gentleman, our village may feel justly proud TO
number among her citizens. His courtesy and I'M
RENTING attention to their comfort and pleasure,
will long be gratefully remembered by his guests
on that occasion. Notwithstanding the weather
was somewhat unpropitous, the surrounding villa
ly contested the palm with our own bright eyes and
waving ringlets. The hall was beautifully and APP
proprately adorned with the glorious stars and
stripes, mirrors pictures and paintings--among the
latter, the portraits of Washington and Lafayette,
the chief objects Of attention. In short, the
whole appointments OF the assembly-room, were
of SURPRISING splendor, doing much credit to the
young gentlemen, Messrs Rowley, I.arkin and Gro
yer, who had charge OF this difficult and delicate
task The music was by Littlewood's celebrated
cotilion band, comprising more talent for variety,
tone and execution, doubtless than any other in the
State, the city Of New York, perhaps, excepted
And the deep rich melody Of the band, now in
soft and gentle accent, and swelling into spirit
stirring cadence, like the itful gust of an evening
zephyr upon the moonlight surface of summer
lake, fell upon the ear, the merry throng OF dancers
moving in tuneful tread to the soul inspiring notes,
presented to the eye scene which must be wit
messed to be appreciated. The refr, shment tables
were in keeping with the spirit of the time, abound
ing in all the Injuries Of the season, served up in
| a sumptuous style by a. B. Lord, Esq, well known
TO the travelling public as the gentemanly and OBJ
| Iglng host of the OswcgO Hotel.
| Among the guests were noticed, our ex-members
OF Congress, Messrs. T. and c.; Col. r. was also
present; looking, however. in delicate health,
which doubtless fastened his departure early in the
evening. Mr.. F.. T. T., might have been seen
among the crowd, noted for his urbanity and gen.
| t!emanly department. also for his epen-hearted
lberay for ne enteIaln % at his own house like
| also graced the assembly with his presence, dis
| tingushed for his manly beauty of person, which
is only equaed by that of his mind aud the grace
our own ladies', it would almost appear invidous to
speak separately. They never looked more lovely,
and Judging from the merry laugh and sunny smile,
they enjoyed the festive scene with abundant glce
But OF those from abroad, l can scarcely refrain
| from attending to two or thrce-of these, Miss w
| Of Fulton, seemed to be the bellc-in simple and
plain attire, with the rich profuson of her auburn
hair, and the melting tenderness Of he deep blue
eye, she has left impress Of her image upon the
hearts of many, which Times effacng fingers will
scarcely obli;erate. The pearly teeth, dark eyes
and raven hair Of Miss r.. from Auburn,
ion of some, divided with Miss W. the claims
to be awarded the bclle of the evening
Miss g., of New Haven, in white satin, although
| OF stature somewhat below the medium size, rem
dered herself conspicuous by her elegant bearing
and lady-lke manners, as well as the fascinating
powers of her mind and conversational talent.
But 1t ID bootless to go on; time and space would
fail me to do them all justce-shouldy you ever pass
this way, you shall have an opportunity of Judging
for yourself, when, like the Queen Of Sheba, you
will excaim, "the half has not been told me-
| most forgotten, but which dislike very much to
omit, and it is with feelings OF pride that record
| it, The whole affair was conducted on strictly
| temperance principles, exhibiting an example from
our fremen, highly creditabe to themselves, and
which may be safely followed b, others on similar
occasions. yooKER On.