Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

second appearance in the costume OF 'Ivanhoc,' ;
fully altlred for the louTnament-and when the
masking was all over, he played the gallant in
his own dress. among the ladies.
/ Mrs F-ll-r OF New York. was very charm
ing representation OF a Zurich peasaniesS, and
danced with a sp,ril and grace, quite in charac.
tier. Her sister, a beautiful waltzer, was I'm
dine the waler-spIll, with a white wreath on
her head, plain white robe, ornamened with a
belt of coral, her dishevelled locks floating over
her shoulders. Mr. D-la-pl-ne, the brother
uf these Two ladies', wore Turkish dress, very
accurately got up.
II Mr de Rh-m of New York, looked the We
nelian boaimann he represented and his sister
wore Greek dress OF excellent beauty Both
sustained their characters and danced grace.
fully.
/ Mr. R-b-t J-m-s of New York as a Ne
apoliian boatman, wore splendid dress, and
may be considered as the leader of The brilliant
Polka party who were equally attractive.
II Mr. M-s-n, was another of this set, and his
costume was full Polka dress-very iasieiully
got up, with crimson trunks, full flowing lawn
shirt and cape OF bright eOlored ribboos. We
saw no equal TO the dancing of this gentleman,
among all his compeerS; II attracted the undi-
vided attention of The whole assembly.
\ Major A y M-e-mb Of New York, did his
deroir, in this party very we'll Miss M-rr-y,
Miss J-m-s of Albany, Miss V-nd-r-v--
rs, OF ) G., & C. &c, were of this merry circle,
in the performance of National dances.
i Mr.. H-bb-d of New York. was Conrad,
from the 'CorSair.'
II Mr. w II J--n-s wore the splendid court
dress of Austria, which attracted good deal OF
deserved atie0tlOn.
4 Mr. barry of New York wore hand.
some English court suit of the present day. and
displayed a very handsome leg. in while silks.
OF which he was evidently very justly proud
somewhat Mr. J-m-s S-yd-m was one
among the numerous Greeks of the evening,
and his dress, though comparatively sombre,
was quite effective. Mr. R-ss-ll appeared in
The court dress in which he appeared at ST..
James's moi long since.
4 Asst Oh R-b-is--n Zone of your lately
appointed codifers) made most startling rep
resenailOn OF Tampa.
Mr. G. Pill Of New York. appeared to be a
Courier of the time Of Queen Anna
| Miss FIR -m-n of your city, was charming
/ rival To Mrs Little. in the character of Rebec-
ca the Jewess.' The dresses of the Misses D.
pct were very complete and rich. One appear
ed as a lady of The regime of Louis Quortze, the
other as Spanish Donna. Mrs M-c-mb made
a too fascinating Lady Abbess. There was
nolhing aSceic about her
/ The Misses Mc'-l-d, and the Misses lngl-
- OF New York, formed a group of Sylphids
aud were the observed all observers
Mrs J-ck-sn of Brooklyn, sister OF Mrs. j.,
y York, was dressed asa nymph of the woods
4 albany was represented very creditably by
(among olhers) Miss J-m-s, who wore the
tasteful costume OF IIindo, in 'I.ala Rookh,'
white lace and gold: with crimson velvet cap,
deicaiely embroidered, This lady we have
already alluded 10 as one of the most graceful OF
the Polka Party Miss By, of the same city,
made a fine appearance, in the costume OF a
Spanish lady
BosroN shone forth conspicuously on the oc
casion. Besides contributing many ol lis most
distinguished citizens, in private dresses, To The
attractions of The C'sta, it was brilliantly repre-
>ented by great taste and spendor of costume.
We are enabled TO give some OF the most slrik.
| ing.
| The Misses W--ch--st--r, were the Boston
Bellies On the occasion, They appeared, one,
as Gip>ey girl, blue and white, hair braided
behind, tied with blue and red ribbons.--while
Gpsey hat the other, as a Greek lady,-in
white muslin, worked with colored silk, ,while
sash, hair a Ia Greeque, trimmed with pearls.--
| Mr. u G O-t-S, jI in the beautiful and pictur-
eSque costume of Bohemian Peasant, was the
favored caratier serems OF the group Of which
these charming sisters were the centre.
Miss C-.nn---ngh---m Of Boston, wore the
dress ofa novice, white dress, silver cross OF
exquisite workmanship, Uh't had been blessed
things conforming We feel safe in predicting
that this novice will never exchange the white
for the black veil Her brother, MrG Z, msde
la good appearance, as a NeapoIitan Sea Cap
tain. His dress was of purple and blue.
Mr. A G--lm--n Of Boston, wore what may be
considered one of the choicest and most striking
dresses in the room. was full court suit, Of
white satin and velvet, with blue sash and ro'
settles, of the time Of Queen Anne, and was in
ended TO personate The eccentric will Honey
comb of the Spectator The dress was trim
med with silver the shirt lrill and wristbands
Of ri' h lace. Mr.. Ed appeared as the Sir
Roger de Coverly.' although Will did not APP
pear to be on speaking terms with the old humor-
ist. They had probably had had milf!
Mr. p P--rk-r, (whose lady was not in cos
tune. though presently made a fine appearance
was in a costume could not though with en-.
deavor, satisfactorily make out. Mr. BW-ll
-es was as a Spanish grandee, very success
ful in his perSonaton Mr. D--n was a
good Charles H. MeSsrs a + and N P-rk |
MS, the one as French Able. r. believe,
and the other in a Peasants were perfect in
heir robcs. Mr. Sh-mm-n, as a French .
Count. NJ k.-dd-r. as an Armenian, and Mr.
J Ad--ms. [grandSon Of the old man elo-
Ioncho, Nc materially aided in giving Bos-
ION the high eciai ii won, upon this occasion.
Mr.. D--c--n OF Boston, wore one of The most l
>p'endid dresses in the room. II was of black !
velvet, olnamenled with gold and jewels. 1t l
was the dress Of a Borgla of the 18th century.
The sword belt and knot were heavy with va
rIed coIoled jewels, and all pronounced the |,
ircs> and PRESERVATION perfect The lady of this I
gent eman was present III rich ball costume II
Miss X sans, "a a dame of the 18th century,
LOOKED her character capllally, as did Miss H. Il
Ub-rd, that of a Swiss peaSantess. Mrs. S.
I.--y, lone Of the most beautiful women in the u
room as the heroine Of Sues Wandering
Jew mingled in The dance, and received much
attention from the pcrsonator OF the Jew.
of whom more anon. Il
Mr.. THIN -d-kc, in an antique gentle.
mans dress, Miss Ch-oite BY, in the char.
acler of Leila OF Granada the beautiful Moor.
ish girl described in lIvings Conquest of Gra-
NADIA Miss o-h p OF Roxbnry, another Re.
hecca the JeweSs. Miss Coca St-.ne. of,
Char eSown. Mass. as Lady Gay Spanker. the /
daShinz tema t part in Borcicault's fashionable
comedy of London ASSuI snce,--her father as
sir llarrourt Couriy; Miss Ely Br-ne of
Boston, with some half dozen others, appeared !
as Gipsey Girls, attended 10y Two OF three gen.
tIemcn a. Spanish GilanoS, who seemed To en-
JOY themselves highly; Mr.. Ch-lrs C-man,
as Po Sh officer; Miss Anna &c in a beau.
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