The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-02

licAI chsI OF The White Lady OF AVeneI, iron
Scctts novel Her white gauze dress. her beautifu
hair. hanging on her alabsster shoulders, and tn
purity Of her looks were perfectly adapted to the fair,
character chosen by that lovely young lady.
T. Mis Rosslie McCarty, her young sister very lively
child Of eight years, appeared as little Syph. At
tired In rosy dress ofcrfpe the shoulders of whof
pair of mig70ne allies were gracefully tied. Thii
very young Mics attracted much attention, flying
from place to place with grace and perfect eantr
Mrs Post of New York, whose reputation for beauty
is so we'll spread in our city. appeared rs Maritsna,
Of the play Of "Don Caesar de Bazau " A corsage Of
poncea. velvet; skirt Of red blue nd yellow stripes
Shining beautifully and over her raven hair a 90
quetisb cap Of the material the corsAge was
gracefully tied and gave great effect to the noble ap
qualed.
Miss Pripgle, Of Charleston, wore rich ballroom
dress made Of rich satin and valuable lace.
Miss Liza Poultney, Of Baltimore, charming young
lady was dressed as the White Lady of Avenel.-
The character well suited to the fair complexion
Miss Poe represented one of the farest daughters
Georgia. She appeared a. Novice tho simple
and pure white. and the garland of flowers that on
full fgure fairer star seen in tho bright con
stellstion of beauty around her. She was matroned
by the Honorable Mrs. j. King the beautiful and &C
complshed lady Of the distinguished Senator from
Georgia, and escorted into the room by Major Bixby
OF New York, who appeared in an undress uniform
That gallant gentleman engrossed with his fair
charge and quite unconscious that any else in
the room, or In existence.
Mrs. Parker, OF Boston, and Miss M. Sarah Parker
tune was fresh and beautiful.
Miss Patting, of Baltimore represented the Maid OF
the Midst, and sight of this being would have bee n
sufficient to dssipste the fog by which unfortunately
the Ocean House enveloped
Miss f. Prescott, of Boston, appeared Lady of the
Harem pink satin dress, covered with gauze, nd
Miss Charlotte c. Prince of Flushing wore the spen
did costume of Sultana. Her dress complete,
and the most tastefully arranged among all the hou-
Miss Mary Remsen, of New York, a very agreeable
lady, appeared as a bride White satin dress two
Tue overskrts Topped at the side with pink and white
rosebuds pink veil Of Tule, confined with wreat h
OF white rosebuds pearl ornaments The dress was
really fine and becoming
eyes admirable bust, and elegant petite figure were
greatly admired by many beaux, and whose innocent
at Newport, chose the character Of Innocence. Her
dress consisted of two Tue overskrts Topped at the
side with white rosebuds; veil Of white illusion,
tied 10 her beautiful hair by couronne OF roses; en-
iocee of exquisite pearl ornaments. Miss Marie
beautiful and lovely creature, and did not belle her
sweet character.
Mrs Anna Russell, Of New York, one of the most
admirable 6runes OF our city, whose splendid figure
fine hands and email feet, challenge comparison was
veil studded with brilliant gold stars This costume
was very becoming to her generally admired COM
plexion.
Mrs Richardson, of Philadelphia for whom her in.
genuty sweet Smiles rosy checks blends chepeu1 sd
mirably dressed Ia Sepgne, lovely figure and lively
manners, won the title of the "beHe ingenue," at
de la Police Her dress of white illusion, trimmed
with white satin the oorsage adorned with lilies of
flowers She wor. perfect wrea tn of lilies and white
in the hair, from which her ringets fell
carelessly over abeautiful throat and neck One of
the most simple rechrches and sweetest costumes in
the room, g. Herself the fairest fower.n
Mrs. Rotch Of New Bedford, appeared as Madri-
lene, in rich pink costume of satin, with black
founces, adorned with flowers
Misc Fetch her daughter, as a gipsey, bewitch-
Ing young iady-character well assumed
Miss Catherine A. Robinson personated to perfec-
ton, the character of u Sister OF Charity.
Miss Grace Sears of Boston, attred in plain white
pretty sister Mrs Dauteviile in very rich toilette
de Dol OF white SATIN with black veil fastened with
roses, created great sensation
Miss Souget of st. Louis fulfilled with great credit
her assumed character Of Fortune-teller.
Nre. George Rowland Shaw, of Bo' ton, as Rebecca,
in Rossini's opera Of " Moses in Egypt" with blue
dress b0rdered with black velvet and turban her
head had a fine appearance
Miss T Stuart, of Newport, a fair young lady OF
Rhode Island daughter of the famed Gilbert Stuart
though not in costume. was much courted by the nu
merous admirers of her grace, w.t. and talent.
Mrs. Frank Shaw, of Boston, Zulecs, wore o
sss
a very original costume OF La Fohe, dress made Of
blue yellow and scarlet stripes. adorned with silver
miniature bells noonnet ph'ysien Of the same des-
crpton on her head
Miss Seger, her lovely sister, performed, to admi
ration, the part of Cupid and not with her AFRO VS.
but with her eyes, wounded many hearts
Miss Shaw, of Boston, persoRssed one Of Walter
Scott's beauties Anne, of Gierstein
Mrs Slade wore a rich ballroom dress-bue satin,
trimmed with silver ornaments.
Miss Simpson, Of Pennsylvania, as q Bride.
Miss Schenk, Of New York, a fair lady, personated
Aurora in dress of tulh eouteus tsmdantes, white,
pink, ana blue. 1t was lovely sight
Miss Sanford of Alabama, was dressed q Lady
of Prague black long wasted spencer trimmed with
cherry color large sleeves with laces, and skirt of
black satin, adorned with paiNetfes.
Miss Cornelis Smith, of Charleston, s. c., was at
tired Greek Maid blue silk skirt maroon velvet
bodice embroidered with gold.
Miss Elizabeth Smith had also very pretty white
dress with blue an d silver trimming.
Miss Slater of Massachusetts,, dressed in COS
Madame de Trobriant, formerly Miss Jones, of New
York, made her entry in the ball room, desuisce, as
Lola Monies; very rich and characteristic costume,
pink md rose accurately copied from the well known
portrait of the celebrated danseuse who has for 80 long
time captivated the old King of Bavaria. Her dress
Q, head surmounted With the
silver comb and veilthe fan in her ha nds etc-the
whole quite becoming to the Spanish appearance
of the wife OF the French Baron.
Mrs. Tenant, of Philadephia, appeared as Diana
in rsvishing costume Of lace, starred and embroi-
dered with gold blue satin skirt Short loweorase
displaying very fine bust, and an arm worthy to be
the model Of Garbees chisel She carried her gilded
bow in the left hand and culver of arrows depended
from her shoulders; hair floating in careless ringets
tucked up behind a little Phrysan cap, of Grim 'on
velvet. Her eyes were more dangerous than her
Mis-. George Thatcher. Of Boston, appeared as Luna
BLACK ureSb, Wuite ven, btuuQeu Win btarb
Miss Thorndke, of Boston, was dressed Spanish
Manoa-costume made of pink silk and black den
teUeS.
Miss Lydia b. Torrey, Of Newport, Rhode Island
grand daughter of the late Gov. CHI Collins, wore
very beautiful Turkish dress.
Miss Tabb, Of New York, dressed as Scotch
lassie-very fine, and truly accurate.
Miss Van Zsndt. Of New Y ork and sister to Mrs
Carnes, noble looking young lady, whose fine bsnr,
and hair we're much admired, wore en- elegant
white dress adorned with gold and her head was sur
mounted with a gold diadem. She danced most ele
gantly.
Miss Van zandt, of Newport, as a Scotch lassie wa
very pretty
Mrs Coventry Waddel, of New York, very agdcant
beauty made her appearance the Belle Of lS4S in
magnificent dress Of coored satin, bordered will
silver dem train bodice low trimmed with silver
punches Of silver flowers sleeves Ia Greeque loope'
up with diamonds A beautiful hat Of pink satin
adorned with white feathers tipped with silver loopet
with a diamond star This elegant costume set of Il
advantage the truly English complexion Of this charm
ing lady who looked even farer and boomDl
than One Of the mort elegant costumes and thu
lady herself presented the most exquisite complexion
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