The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-14

and earobed In white muhin uEess, very pe-
coming TO her fair complexion
Miss c. Saltus. Of wsverly rlace, New York, wore
the plain but graceful dress of Novice OF 81 Dom-
niQue Convent. Her white robe her long rich ven,
tastefuy arranged upon her silky brown hair, gave
Mics
Mis- Laura schmidt whose father is Consul Of Prus-
STA Vas dressed also. nun. and her becom ng cos
tune remarked as well by its simplicity as by the
Mss smith Of Fourth street, New York, appeared
q Scotch lassie.
Miss Tevis. Of New York, appeared in the most be-
coming Arabian costume Of Helena, in the French
opera Of jerusalem by Verdi Ia translation of l.
Lombard y This costume formed of large stripes
Of crimson satin, upon white ground was truiy re-
narkabe: Miss Teyis wore it with much dignity,
Miss Alice Sprague OF New York made her entry
in the ball room wearing the garment OF the broe
of Abydos pink skirt, with a black velvet spencer
trimmed with gold, andlong blue SATIN sleeves; ne
ealotte greaque wss made Of crimson and gold lace
Miss s. whos silky hair and dark eyes caught many
he arts, was much admired
young Catholic lady returning from her premiere
into a white veil her head surmou nted with wreath
of white and her charming features enrobed In
snowy gsuze
Miss Bessie starr, her sister, was handsomely
dressed as an Helle nme girl.
Miss Smith wore very becoming Greek dress.
Mrs. Thompson. of Princeton, New Jersey one Of
the most lively ladies of the ball room, well
of those best entitled TO the qualification of belle
made triumphant entry in la sale de danse attired
in the martial anc becoming costume OF La FfHe du
Regiment which character she sustained during the
whole night with great animation and truthfulness
We need not describe the well Known costume Of
Marie; we will only add that Mrs Thompson was so
eegs MT in her dance-that her fairy feet moved with
such ghtn.ss over the foor-that she surrounded
by many admirers, who necessarily begging the
favor Of her company for quadrle or polka or waltz
Miss Vanden Heuvel of New York. personated the
we'll known character of Tagoni in g La SyiPhtde"
Her dress of three TUNES OF lace was beau
tfu her head was surmounted with wreath OF white
roses and her snowy shoulders adorned with the in
dispensable wings She glided over the floor like a
butterfly passing from flower to flower:
Mrs Vincent, of Philadelphia plain but tastefully
arranged toilette de bal.
Miss Kate Ward sister TO Mrs. Thompson, of Prince
ton whose delicate complexion and ingenious was
able the hddess OF her married sister re-
presented Night, to perfection but lovely night,
whose moon was represented by her sweet ovai race
having for satellites bright dark eyes the fire of
which was really burning Her robe, composed of
black guaze papged with sivery stars, was made by
a skiliul dressmaker, and her wiilow.like head
partly covered with long ve similar to the rest of
the costume. Miss w. was much courted by many
galants
Mrs Cora witheYs a chnd-like young lady, whose
fine figure had equal in the ball room, was
dressed in the srotesque attire of Marchioness,
Of the time of Louis the Fifteenth. inns cos
tune perfect in every point-her head was
powdered and dressed in the real style OF that epoch
The material of her and ape were rich bro
cart tucked up the two sides with bows OF ribbons
and bouquets of flowers, and in accordance with the
costume, the bottom of the skirt extended with
hoop and her small feet enchGsses into lovely pair OF
high heeled mules.
Mrs + WardeIe, of New York represented Belle
of 1770 Her dress, made of splendid brocatee, was
il said in the possession of her relatives liv
ing at that epoch.
Miss wareI, of Philadelphia one of the prettiest
sdies present, richly adorned with silk dress,
grGnds and her aabaster shoulders covered
with rich lace guimped She excited much admira-
tior
GENTLEMEN IN COSTUME.
Nix joseph Aston, S. c., wore the costume Of Gas
pard, the doomed gamekeeper, from Webers opera OF
',Der Freifchutz"
w. Aston, Esq, of S. c. appeared to advantage
in an exceedingly rich Neapotan costume-a white
null body. scarlet trowters blue sash, trimmed wtf
gold; black hat, trimmed with red and blue ribbons
and plume of colored cocks feathers.
Mr Aueuste Belmont, agents of Messrs Rothchilds
chose the character of lie Diable Boiteur. The cos
tune composed of the richest red and black velvet
decorated and trimmed with demons and fantastica
figures. 1t was looked upon as one OF the richest
dresses in the and said to have cost two hundred
dollars. The character was well sutained.
q. w. Brigham of New York, one Of the committee
Of arrangements appeared rstn citizens dress which
he soon changed for the beautiful and becoming cos
tune of Debardeur
Messrs. Banks, Brothers Of Saratoga personihed
the Two Gentlemen of Verona
Mr.. Boynton, of Troy n. Y, was dressed as Dor
Juan.
w. J. Barker, of Broadway, appeared as Robert Ma
caire his costume was perfect and the character wa
Benjamin Brewster. Esq of Philadelphia, appeared
in the costume of ChasSuer Royal Francois Very rc
b Bertenschon, of New York, as Debardeur.
Henry Bedford Esq, of New York. in a superb Greek
costume;-Maroon velvet jacket. scarlet vest, richly
trimmed with gold, and scarlet pants
De Lacy Barclay as a Greek Cavaiier.-Scarlet vel
coat with velvet trimmings; white satin vest, en-
brodered with geld blue trunks
MIR. Cipriant of New York in the character of Ro-
bert Macsire entirely successful in picking the
pockets of Colonel Low and others. Roberts appetite
for jewery and other fnery belonging to his neigh
bors continues commensurate with his devotion to his
snuff box but upon the present occasion, he was
nearly relieved Of portion Of his spoils by one OF the
committee True to his instinct however, Bob de-
tected the attempt and with the utmost poteness
covered his i'll gotten pe at the same time consider
ably relieving the unsuccessful operator OF all emsar-
mt arising from his delicate position Although
this character admirably supported yet the cos
tune was rathertoo genteel.
Churchill mbreleng. Esq, OF New \ ork PERSONNEL
the Sailor of Versailles COSTUME white, with red
Mr. Colt, of-New York, personated q osceola,' the
Dr. clendenin of New Orleans, as Courtier Of
Louis XVI. Costume Of black velvet, trimmed VIII
MIR Cluness wore a court costume.
MIR. H. A Colt, of New York. was dressed as a sentit
home Of the court of Louis XIV Dress, coat OF drat
colored velvet. trimmed with gold lace.
Mr. Colt of Newark n. j.. was dressed as Albert, ,
from the ballet of Gisele. -
MIR CUNNINGHAM wore the magnfce n dress of the
Earl of Leicester" the gallant lover of Queen Eliza
Mr Coupin appeared as a Capuchin of St Franeoi:
Convent.
GS D., of New York personified the character Of
Master Duncan was dressed as Page Of tie time OF
Charles the First.
costume was made of red and blue shk trimmed with
si,ver-very rich.
Mr. Demar appeared as an Indian chief
Mr. Fitch, Of New York appeared as Hamlet.
H. P. Duncan, Esq, OF Natchez, Mississippi assumed
thu character of usTaetotre from Aexanore Dufna
novel of &" The Three Guardsmen,' with a costume O
scarlet coat with gold and buttons trimmed witt
buff and gold; blue trunks broad brimmed white weo
hat with red plume -
Lieutenant ID mieux Of the West Point Military
Academy was present in the martial attire of lis req
ment, always smiling. always among the bellies 49,
Samuel duncan, Esq, of Mississippi, as Laftte
the Pirate Of the Gulf" Costume blue velvet, trim
med with red and gold red sash, and plume.
John Fitch, Esq. of Troy, sustained the assumed
characte- Lord Coke to perfection Hs costume o!
black velvet trimmed with buges, with the full pow
dered wig, well became him. The worthy Lord Chan
ceor 1nceasne in his efforts to prevent litigation,
by making all parties satieied with themselves n6
each other.
Master Geo. Fearing appeared as a Cabin Boy.
Mr. Il. CLOVIS costumed rs DebGrdeur, IL white
and pink silk. The character was also Sustained
by MIR. A JAlEes.
David Graham. Esq. Of New York, appeared q
Turkish Sultan. Costume plain, nich and becoming
hon Elyuo N La SOmuankua ~