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


except heads Of families entering with their children
or wards in costume, gentlemen upon the payment
/ OF ten dollars
30. Marks of every description excluded.
4th Ladies and gentlemen are particularly re-
1uested to their costumes TO the director from
whom they obtain their tickets.
5th The managers win be designated by a blue
badge
9Th. EnTee aud dancing to commence at O'Clock.
Supper at II.
It'll The Ladies are respectfully requested to as
sembe in the drawing room at 81 o'clock precisely
The floor committee were Gen. Cooper Dr. Bedford,
Harry Mccall and George n. Miller
All things having been finally arranged the doors
and gates around the premises closed at an early
hour and strict orders given to the sentnes and door
keepers to admit no person to the house or grounds
unless provided with ticket of admission Alto
O'Clock, the hour announced for the ence the band
struck up march and those of the company who had
completed their toilet entered the nd began the
agreeable business OF the evening At 10 O'Clock near
ly all the subscribers made their appearance and from
that time till midnight the scene of splendor and
gaiety such has been rarely If quallsd in
this country Elegant plumes nodded, brilliant gems
sparked and gay coored dresses and habits
fitting about in perfect revelry Of beauty Knots of
Jedur were standing here and there, discussing the
of the room The question was in instance deter
mined and consequently there Of
ment as there room for iealousies and heart
burnings The order of the evening was as follows
2. Quadrille o. Quadrile.
.. Polka. 10 Waltz
4, Quadrille H. Quadrlle.
8. Waltz. IL. Polka.
6. Quadrille Is. Quadrille
7. Quadrille Il Waltz
During the dancing the sides a nd upper end of the
ball room were occupied by numerous spectators who
enjoyed themselves and added to the life joyous
ness of the occasion by spirited conversation Moth
ing occurred to mar the harmony of the evening and
not one dissatisfied guest observed All gave them
selves up to pleasure and the entertainment of each
other The following were among the costumes in the
room we give the names In alphabetical order so as
whose names appear first on the lists -
| LADIES IN COSTUME
Mrs. Dr: Bedford wore splendid blue dress, and
Mrs. Burgoyne, formerly Miss Barclay, of New York,
assumed the character of Luna. The material Of her
was worn skirt Of Iue, the poihine and shoulders
| were covered with blue gauze Her head taste
fully dressed, and on her forehead placed dia-
| mond crescent She carried in her hand wand
| which she waived with extreme grace
;, Miss Boswell, of Kentucky was attred as Bride
Her dress was made Of rich point lace, beautifully en-
broidered Her friends claimed for her the title Of
Belle of the ROOM
| Miss Burrough, of New York. was also dressed
admired
Miss Bedow, of New York, as Brigand's Bride pre-.
sented very lovely appearance.
| Miss Bedford, niece of Dr. Bedford, of New York
was dressed in rich white costume. Head dressed
with long white veil in her hand she carried two
| beautiful boquets.
Miss Chapman. of Louisiana appeared in a rich
Greek costume, which elected much admiration
Miss Cogswe of New Brunswick, attred as .
Servant Girl whose tastefully arranged dress
rably.
Miss Colderstrand, of New Orleans, appeared in the
Mrs Gen. Cooper, Of Albany, u full dress of the
present day, composed of the richest materials.
Miss Colt, Of New York, was hidden beneath blue
domino.
Miss Clifford personated Morning Her dress
white tulle, studded with golden stars
| Miss Nj. Duncan of Mississippi, performed the
character Of Catarna, from the opera of Les Dia-
Miss Davis of Mississippi, d rich court dress
made of brocart.
Miss Everston, of New York, appeared in a Spanish
costume
Mrs. Fraser of Saratoga and her young sister
dressed in Polka costume, were much admired.
Miss Fearing, of University place. New York, very
pretty little girl, appeared as Amina, from La Som
nambula'
Miss Amy Fearing, Of the same family was dressed
Miss Graham, of New York sister to Mrs. S. Ward,
| wore the costume Of Centadina di Cato di Monte
Qtaly her dress was composed Of red shirt with
small apron, and her corsage adorned with ribbons.
The costume was very becoming;
Mrs Gibbs, as a powdered Marchioness.
Miss l. Gibbs, Of New York, personated ladys
maid Of the time Of Louis XIV. It admired as
| bodice, she wore mirror encircled in o wreath Of
roses on both sides Of which her veil seemed to hang
brushes diminutve combs, bottles Of scent to mato
small pin cushions. Microscopcal baskets, flowers
worn with all the grace and coquetry it required
Miss Griffin was dressed in Persian attire, very
becoming to her delicate figure.
Miss Griswold, Of Syracuse in her costume Of
Spanish lady, bride of yesterday composed Of
red velvet body, and straw satin shirt, was much
admired. Her charming countsnance, and smiable
looks, attracted many beaux around her. She was
decidedly Of the bellies of the room
Mrs. David Graham the simple dress Of
French peasant woman, blue and CRIMSON.
thonsb . little h"1GasS very pssty lady
tage She personated as she did at the bali at the
Astor Place Opera House. last winter of the fairies
ard %;i If not the Queen, she was one Of them
the family, made great impression among many sd-
mirers her expressive dark eyes quite becoming
to the costume Of Bayadere % it composed Of
pink skirt and black velvet spencer.
Miss Haight, Of Wavery Place, N; ". represented
golden stars, very pretty She gold crescent
on her forehead.
Miss Hamilton, Of New York. was dressed in white
robe, trimmed with pink cause.
Miss Landon, of N. Y, was prettily covered with
charming domino trimmed with embroderiss.
great credit upon the maker.
Miss L. C. Jones, of Washington Place, N. Y, e
lovely young child, five years old was dressed ss
its wesrer.
The Misses Johnson of Phila., were present ct the
ball in q fancy dress of the present time.
Miss Jackoon wore very becoming creek costume,
blue and gold, very rich
Miss Kernochan appeared as q Quakeress, and though
the brothers and sisters not in favor Of dancing
she performed her steps in very gay style.
Mrs. lie Vert Of Mobile very piguant lady whose
wit and fine conversation were generally apPre-
ciated at the Springs assumed the character of Hay
one Her dress wss MADE s ~
splendidy embroidered, worn white satin the
Buds; blue scarf encircIins the waist, clAsped
with jewels white and silver babouches beautiful s
yer ancklets cap OF silver net on one sioe Oh tne
head on the other, rose and bud rich jewels and
armlets diamonds the bosom, and one delicate
! rose magnificent bouquet and oriental fan. This
] dress, which made in New York, by the costumer
Of the Monplasrs, was indeed very rich.
Miss Lyon, Of Alabama, Swiss Peasant Girl, skirt Of
red and blue satin corsage Of black with white che
msette cottage hat.
Miss Lamb, very mild and pretty lady, of Albion
Place, n. Y. adopted the costume of Greek Slave,
very becoming dress for her lovely figure.
The two Misses Leary, of Hammond street, y Y
were remarked as very charming young ladies. Their
toitettes de bal were very becoming, and tastefuy
made.
Miss Nc Lellan, of N. Y. personated Aurora
Miss Murphy, of Brooklyn, appeared in the costume
Of Lucia, of Donizetti's celebrated opera OF The
Bride Of Lammermorr.
Miss Maston wore purple velvet spencer, with gold
ornaments and blue satin skirt.