The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15

This fee de fariiie was held ON Thursdav evening at
the large hall OF the Coliseum and was decidedly the
most agreeable soiree have visited for q long
tine. The fair of thu cold land of Sweden and
Norway coDgregated there and must conf.ss that
we found NJ this ssree the greatest part OF the love-
Hest ladies who are numerous In our city The ball
room was decorated for the occasion with great deal Of
Sweden, Norway and Denmark-uni.ed their tri color
strpes OF which blue yellow and white the princ
pals Upon twelve shields were inscribed the names Of
the writers ana prominent men OF observation-disclosures
Oehienschleger Gsyer Thorwalsden Herman Fose Ora
Lehman Jacob Aahl, Bsrnstorf. BERG lus Line Dahl
ana ioberg-aud Scandinavian picture representing
tbs Genius of Liberty dressed with national colors
star over her head, holding sword surrounded by an
anchor, Mathematical Instruments, caduceus plough
Through the kindness OF Messrs. Kindoerg the Pres-
dent of the Society and stsneckt We were presented
70 several pretty ladies' and enjoyed much pleasure in
their bswitching smiles and ssreesbie conversation
The promenade began at half past eight o'clock and
af.er the excellent band OF Dodworth made the
aouls Of all the amseurs of dancing start with joyful
emotion We remarked In the dance several pretty Ia
Dies but decidedly the queen OF the party only to
taste but also to that Of the whole assembly was
the charming, fairy like Mrs L. of Rector street. just
land ofrosss she probably wore her head her
ding day. Mrs. L., with her white dress, and
elov hair seemed TO US Of those heavenly fairies
have often seen in our dreams; her lovely foot Ca
derellas feet by the bye scarcely touched the floor
Her lovely hand small enough wear four and half
glove, moved gracously and her waist hs xibe
and moved as gracefully, branch of willow famed
ny zephyr We had the honor aud pleasure Of being
The srrowg Of her iwitching conversation.
We noticed, also Miss Mary S, OF Franklin street,
whose nnocsnt aad youthful aspect naioee and lowell
ness seemed TO pure the white dress with which
her charms were adorned. Her cousin mered ALSO the
attsntion OF many admirers
There also Miss De part OF Lafayette Places Mrs
D*F, OF Abingdon Cottages Miss S-fa, of Broome st ;
end many Others whose Beaur tried each one
in their urn, to obtain from them glance, sigh
word and dance
Mrs B**t'd, Of Lispepard street. wore black satin
dress, which, with her brunette complexion her bright
flashing eyes, her tall and we'll rounded figure aud fine
coustenance beamng with amabity made her gene
rally rems ked asa beautiful aud genfiNe femme
we shal m-ntion also, another beautiful young lady
German. who steps three times week on the boards
OF Assr Place Opera House, and who one of the best
formed creatures of this city She wore black dress
and looked admirably.
When the fourteenth dance Of he first part were over
about lidnght supper announced and tho
forming itself In long column Of beauty went up stairs
IN the large sale manager, to sdare the fine dishes
which had been spread with abundance on the table,
TO which were seated about hBncred persons At
the end or the supper NJ Salneckt and very
excellent peeoh In English which he speak. as 1uently
as If he were native American Apothe uu
known to us replied in very witty styles and other
gentlemen Danish guests, made, in their maternal
tongue appropriate remarks which received with
ent husiast'c applause
We listened also TO Danish national songs and glees
Mt the end OF which the company left the dining
ana went down to the dancing hall resume tee quad
rules, wal zes sad polkas. The party separated az
suuriee, and all went OF In a very excellent manner
euch an agreeable party will for long time remain
Within our memory, and all those who were present