The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-19

/ ments be the means of their attainment, none de-
serve them more. To the amusement of the eve
ming their truly aniable sister mainly contributed,
seeming to feel the highest personal enjoyment in
adding TO the pleasure OF others. Although desi-
rous to avoid distinctions which might appear in
vdious, yet a passing tribute must be paid to the
beauty and amiabity OF the two Misses W*$f$**
whose musical performances, both vocal and in.
strumental, contributed much to the enjoyment OF
the evening nor did the charms of their CONVEX
sation fail TO delight those who prefer good sense,
and rational enjoyment TO nonsense or frvohty,
and who agree with the sentiment cooper,
That talking is not always to converse"
Miss W*****"* appeaie ed as Maid of Honor
her dress was simple, but becoming. and admirn-
bly, in keeping with her quiet and unobtrusive
demeanor; though acting no conspicuous part in
the entertainments OF the evening, we know OF
none whose absence would have been more deep
ly regretted, for, if beauty of person, engaging
manners, amability of disposition, and modesty
OF department, can secure place in the records
of memory, Miss W******'s name is one that will
not be allowed to die.
| Though many gifted mind we meet,
| The fairest forms we see;
To live with them 10 far less sweet,
| Than to remember thee"
Her sister, Miss Mary W******, represented a
Nymph of the Woods, with cheeks, whose tnts
seemed to be combined Of the lily and the rose; a
neck FROM which sculptors could draw their mo-
! del, and whose wilderness, even the Alpine sum-
NIT can scarcely rival, form symmetrical as
to require artificial adornment, illustrating the
truth of the oft quoted, but in this case, correct
adage, that beauty, when unadorned, is adorn-
The charms of her person derived additional
J beauty from the garb wi tn which she was invest
ed, and the propriety Of the dress brought to our
| recollection the lines of the poet,
| "Oh, my Norah's gown for me,
That floats as free as mountain breeZss,
| Leaving every beauty free, 70
To sink or swim as nature pleascs." f
The wreath that formed the coronal over her
brow may fade and wither, may lose its odor and
be impaired Of its flavor, but the impression left
6y her many endear,ng qualities viii not so rea'
Oily be effaced, for their recollection can termi-
nate only with life.
| Nor can the beauteous Miss Fanny W**** be
omitted, she appeared as the Swiss maid, and
| tain home, with heart trust not hard as its
giaciers-with eyes as bright as the gazele's, and
| as lucid as the waters of the Lake Geneva; yet
though pleasing the character, and appropriate
the costume which she assumed, vet truth COM
pels US to say that we would prefer seeing her in
| that character which she best represents lady
TOR IN 1t native grace has been her best in
structor Her no less beauteons and accom-;
plished sister, Miss Emma W**** contributed
much to the enjoyment of the evening, by her
sparkling wit and playful repartee.
"Her humor was gay as the fire ay's light,
Played round every object and shone % II played,
| Her wit in the combat was % gentle as bright,
Aud ne'er carried heart stain away on is blade"
Among the gentlemen we noticed Mr. d.
W*****s" as Bonapare; he strobe about with his
long sword dangling by his side, chapeau Napo-
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military boots la snipe shooting. He looked ev-
cry inch king, as may well be supposed, con-
sidering not merely the character he had assumed
but the sPlendor ofthe costume in which he was
| arrayed. MIR. ]. r. B**"* appeared in a fantasia
Cal dress, the coat being somewhat of the Kanga-
roo fashion, unmentiouables ofgorgeous hues, and
| tiara of a shape unknown to any one. In
| his hand he hourished boquet composed of the
fragrant leaves of a culinary vegetable, known as
! the cabbage we were unable to say what charac-
ter he represented, for the tout enssnbie of his APP
pearance resembled nothing that is in the heave ms
above, nor the earth beneath; nor $50 far as the
diving bell and marine telescope have enabled us
to extend our researches) in the waters under the
earth. Mr. Nathaniel J***** resembled some
thing between the Spani bandit and Mexican
ranchero with a long ,at covered with medals,
| an anonymous chapea 4, and other hablilments to
! match. H-a feaN,E
Among the last of the merry maskers, appeared
Mr. l., in a costume so grotesque as to excite the
surprise and wonder Of the benolders All were
at a loss to understand what character he design.
ed to personate, for while some spoke of him as
the venerable Bede, others as Druid of the olden
time, he seemed to our imagiaation like the ghost
Of the "ancient Mariners" with his long grey
beard and glttering eye, or ono ofthe old piratica
Danish Bersekir, suddenly aroused from his long
repose to participate in sights and scenes to which
| his contemporaries were strangers.
We unde rstand that one Of the invited guests
appeared in the disguise of a gentleman; we
would give his name, but the transmogrihcation
was so complete, as to battle our sagacity, and it
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been more fortunate.
| "Ssd invisibilia non dscipiunt"
| At the conclusion of the evening, burst Of
light appeared in front OF the house, es sudden,
| though not as appalling as that which n the Cor.
the pirate band. On fastening to the windows
| for close examination, we were entertained with
| pyrotechnic display, which, if not equal to the
best manufactures of Edge, furnished no little
| amusement to the spectators. In a few minutes
a fire balloon, under the superintendence of some
of the gentlemen, was despatched on its aeria
journey, and after ascending to a considerable
height, and sailing towards the ocean, was seen
to ignite and fall, leaving luminous track t
mark its downward passage. At a late hour, re
freshments, consisting Of ice cream, champagne
and confectioneres, were supplied IN the creates
profusion After partaling Of these Injuries, the
company dispersed to their respective dormitorie.
and abodes, much amused and entertained with
the first bal masque Of Quogue We among the res
fastened to sour own delightful bed" bordering
on the many queer things we had seen and heard
and mentally exclaiming with the poet,
"A fancy balls strange affair,
Made up Of silks and feathers,
Light heads, light hearts, false heels, false hair
Pins paint and ostrich feathers"
We have thus attempted to describe the compa.
ny individually, but the effect of the whole scene
when all were collected in the parlors, tripping
| it on the light fantastic toe, would require a pen
| capable of portraying the extravaganzas OF the
carnival at Rome; if for moment there was a
| partial interruption to the prevailing harmony, it
was for something not worth mentioning, and we
| should recollect
THAT even in the tranquillest climes,
| Light breezea will rufie the flowers sometimes,
| But the soft passing anger doth seem TO awaken,
New beauties like flowers that sweetest when
shaken.
The only drawback on the pleasures Of the eve
| nng was from the absence of Doctor W~~~~~~%
who unites in himself the representative Of the
aristocracy of birth, education and wealth; the
latter of which will suffer no diminution in his
| hands, Tor he knows how
| ITO catch Dame Fortunes golden smile
| And assiduous wait upon her.
| And gather gear by every will
That's justified by honor.
| It's not TO hide IL In tent,
| Nor Tor train sttendant,
| But for the glorious privilege
| OF being independent
We now drop our Gllou, and regret that no NOR,
gifted chronicer has undertaken the task of re