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

Charity and moved quietly about, in character,
attracting much attention by the fascinating
manner ia which they set oil their charms by
the contrast Of their sombfe dresses.
l Miss B-ckl--n. of Aueboro Mass. was the
only lady representative OF the Celestial En-
pre, in the room. She was quite fortunate IN
he possession of a little foot the gift of ma
lture, without undergoing Chinese treatment
for il, and the iair lady's complexion was any
thing but that Of the China-dames we have ever
seen. she danced a Ia merseiiLs too and that
Fixed the matter. There was nothing Chinese
about il ii after all. proved but The whim OF a
pretty Bay Stale lassie
II Mr. u ID Cl--k Of Worcester Mass, as a
| Highland Chieftain, presented a fine specimen
| of manly beauty being over six feet high and
muscular as a Hercules. lie wore the legs
nude, and quite en- regle throughout.
n M-cia H-rd, of Dorchester, Mass, ap'
peared in the character Of Ion from Taliords'S
celebrated play Of that name, a classical and
| beautiful conception Of the poet, and supported
with much dignity and spirit by the fair per-
\ senator.
Il NlrJTJ-s, of New Bedford, Mass,
was an Indian, in full savage costume.
Il NEwpoRr, ITSELF, aided not little in giving
attractiveness to the festive occasion. We re-
| gret that We could not obtain all the names and
costumes of the citizens. We give such as We
| have.
Il Miss G-dw-n was the 'Adelgisa' to the
| Norma [of which more anon,] and sustained
her attractive part beautifully, being dressed
appropriately and doing every thing in the
| character but sing. She looked as though she
could do that to.
II Mr. Cl -rk cashier of one of the local banks,
a, Newport, was an admirable 'Shyloek, and
kept up the character throughout. His oeca-
sional wheting Of his knife on the floor, indica-
tive of the ancient grudge he bore his victim,
| was quite dramatic in effect
| Miss G-bb-s, daughter Of the Governor
| was quite striking in her representation, in ex.
act costume of The days Of 'The Pompadour.'
In manner, gah, and conversation, the charac.
ter was admirably sustained
The Misses P--rry daughter Of the Commo-
dore, wore dresses that attracted the attention
of all present. They were original, being
brought from Yucatan, expressly for them ;
and were those worn by ladies' of the highest
class, there. They were highly picturesque,
and yet simple of white trimmed with red, and
the upper garment being kind OF tunic thrown
over the shoulders. without confinement at the
waist, and somewhat shorter than the robe be-
Meath coral cross and rosary around the
neck. II was certainly most rare and curious
group. The wearers mingled freely in the
dance, and were great favorites.
H Miss She appeared in Greek national
costume.
Miss St---w...rt, daughter of the celebrated
painler) was present, as a nun, and well sus.
tanned the character she assumed
/ Mr. T. A k--g, Of Newport was an admira-
Bile Chinese Mandarin. His dress was very
rich. $50 was Mr. F-t---r's, of Boston)
\ Mr.. St--gg was much better sir Thomas
Clifford than we often see on the stage. lie
chose the Secretarv's costume, and beautifully
he did il.
PROVIDENCE had brilliant representative IN
\ Mr. C--r-.-gbl---n, whose superb dress as the
Grand Sultan, and whose admirable waltzing
in the Polka party was quite the rage among
the lookers-on.
I PHILADELPHIA was not numcrously represent
ed Mr. W--ll---ng. one Of the lallest and most
commanding figures in the room wore splen-
did Greek dress, of blue and silver. Mr. B-k.
as Richard Ill, helped TO make out good
Sbakspearian group.
Miss V-nd.--rk-.mp. as Greek girl. was
beautifully dressed, and attracted much atten-
! tion.
DELAwARE's most brilliant representative was
the lovely daughter of Ex-senator B--rd.
who adorned her fine person, in the pictures.
que costume of Normandy peasan,ess. She
was great tavorile in the dance.
BALTIMORE sent gay and attractive delega-
,ion. Mrs. and Misses Aldr-h in oriental
costumes Mr. Sh-pp-.-n as French boatman,
of the olden time. The G---lm-res Miss
H--w---rd, the H---f-m---ns, the C--ly--rts in
various costumes, and in citizens dresses, hon
ored the occasion with their presence. We re-
grel that We are not enabled to be more paric-
ular in describing this highly fashionable group
New HAVEN was representedby Mrs B--sh-.p
a lady who performed the role of Lady AbbesS
with fine gravity Of department. having with
her little candidate for the white veil. who
will probably learn early to sing, Il ,eont be a
nun : This was charming groupe
WASHINGTON Cry sent us the Misses P-rs--ns
in the attractive characters of Minna and Bren.
da Troll, from the Pirate of Scott Their
dress was accurately taken from the novel and
charmingly did they look, in their Scottish
garbs-. crimson cap and plumes, plaid sashes,
white skirts, and crimson boddceS.
Mr. Carlisle. of Washington wore tasteful
Greek dress, aid in the dance was one of the
most distingue gentlemen in the hall.
VIRGINIA was represented by the Misses
H-rr--s--n, (nieces Of the late President of the
U. s. one of whom as peasant girl and the
other as the dignifed and elegant personaton
of Norma in the Druid priesless's robes, her
golden sickle, and evergreen coronet, made a
strong impression on all observers. The 'Nor-l
ma was decidedly belle, and such a one as
'the old dominion may well be proud Of
Mr. + W-d from Va.,was capital Claude
Melnotte.
Sourm CAROLINA had many representatives.
Among them, the Misses M-ddl--t-n, one as
a French peasant, (blue bodice and crimson
skirt,) the other as maid of honor, in the time
of Francis !, were conspicuous, at once for
their beauty, and the richness of their attire.
Mr. i'--raw-ll as Edgar Ravenswood, dress
ed his part equal to any one present. His cos.
tune, and the way he filed it, were both very |
II
Mr. R--ce looked mot acted) Don Juan.
The Pr--l--s, the Iz-.rds, the Alst--ns, ect
eci, were present in force, and were all appro-
pracly costumed. Ms L--g--re personated
"A Scotch laSsie, beautifully. Miss V--nd--rh--
rst, one Of the bellies of the evening, was at
tired as Diana, with silver bow, spangled Il
dress, and crescent coronet, and Miss B.-ry, as
Dune dhonneur of the time of Queen Anne was
all the character demanded Il
NORTH CARoLISA was represented by name
ofdisinction in that old State Miss G-st.-n,
as fascinating novice, did full justice to the
selection.
ALABAMA sent us Mrs B.-rn.-y, lovely per.
senator of 'Zueika, --Greek dress, .-coronet ofll
red velvet and pearls, ,.-red satin boddice, span.
gled white lace skirt, spangled--ycl satin
Turkish trowsers, red slippers, hair braided
with pearls, pearl necklace and diamond cross Il
Mrs. Judge Br-gg, as Duchess of Sutherland.
wore dress of blue satin, with black lace