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

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essisssay sscsE The best in the room
Of Chinese eswn-dress made of cloth with black
points, furnisaed with ionumsrabe small bells
YsDhseN perforated his assumed rsrt With Admirable
yrsce-Always on hand for swapping jack knives, aud
HrodS.i in bis offers Of gingerbread, aqusntity OF
vhssh he carried in his pockets, and used temp
tson TO win the good viii Of those with whom he de-
strsd to bargain.
Mr.. Thorndike Of Boston, wors.a dress OF 1850, in
Mr.. Paul volpsyole, Of New York, as rierrOt,
blsman OF the 10th century Blue velvet costums
lined and trimmed with white satin. A splendid
MI c. {. Van Zsndt, Of Newport, appeared as So
lomon Swop, q Yankee from the extreme EAST aud
caused considerable merrment by his original droile
Mr.. Van Zandt, OF New York whose musical taste
wen known In our philharmonic circles, wore the
costume Of the Bravo very splendid dress cnrate
and quite be conf ing to the wearer
g B. Wallis, known The Doctor wash ngton
correspondent the Nelv York Herald the Retired
Pirate, or the Acalde or Cadi of T,hua ntepec Cos
tume-Mexican conical sombrero, lined with green.
eft side tucked up with gold rosette heavy plume OF
Mack and white ostrich feathers black silk jacket,
trimmed with light blue lace collar AMI wristba nds,
blue SASH ringed with gold green velvet trousers two
stripes of silver down each SIDE Of silver buttons
between trousers opening at the bottom. by means
Of silver loops and bell butt on and faced around the
circle with scarlet velvet shoes with black rosettes
striped silk stockings.
Mr.. j. + Winter, Of Georgia appeared in the cos
tune Of Hungarian magnate, the dress OF which was
green frock coat trimmed with gold buckskin
pants red boots red cap, trimmed with gold white
plume tipped with blue.
Mr.. w. c. II. Waddell, of New York. as Quaker.
Mr.. B. II. Williams Andalusian cavalier
Mr.. {. II. r. Webster, of New York, in Turkish
Mr.. wagner, of Hartford, Conn. appeared as Me-
Nj Wallace Ward. of Savannah, Geo., appeared as
Queen EIzabcth's page, dressed in pink deublet,
trunks and cloak of the color richly embroidered
with silver white silk hose bat, feathers, and loop
tf white fancy shoes and rosettes -
We have thus given the prominent characters OF the
preat ball. When all were together upon the floor
most magnificent sight presented audit was worth
while to look on and contemplate the sight There
but very few Of the vast concourse OF people pre-
onsent determined to make the occasion one of joy
and IL was so done-all was hilarity and pleasure
The Steyermarkischs band discoursed such music as
delighted the ear. The tout ensemble was such that
the eye could not but be gratifed, and the good hu
NOR Of all such to drive from the joyous scene
all but happy feelings; indeed, all were nappy. How
could the mock knights be otherwise than gallant,
when all around them was loneliness and gaiety!
How could the veterans who were now re-
posing their lately laurels be otherwise than
happy when they felt that they were moro in the
full enjoyment Of home and its delights! How could
the cit but feel happy when he found him
self relieved from the tolls and perpextie of business
and for the time at least he found hmse free
And how could the ladies' heaven bless them be other
wise than they full Of glee and mirthfulness,
when they themselves the admired Of so many ad
mirers? None could none did seem otherwise than
joyous Tie managers well satisfied that their
labors had ended so we'll They had disposed of three
hundred tickets and they before them the result
OF their and voluntary toll All had been hand
eomely contaminated. There was no buckram, no I'M
social stiffness but all were affable and disposed to
contribute their share to the fund of pleasure
THE SUPER.
At little past twelve O'Clock the assembled guests
made their way the supper tables spread in the con
cert room, where Cameron's band were engaged. Two
long tables laid in the saloon, which had pre-
yio9sly been decorated with great skill Due regard
was had to the comfort of the ladies, who notwith-
standing the large number present, were provided
with seats This part of the entertainment did great
Ne xrlft hafa
but who manages the affairs of the dining halls
of the Ocean House, Newport. He certainly deserves
his rooms on this occasion. The tables were spread
with all the luxuries and desirable dishes Of the season.
they were also handsomely ornamented with fancy
dishes and CONNECTIONS: Champagne flowed in profu-
sion. and that too of the best brands. There
no limit but safety The supper hour was
dered more than usually lively by exhibitions of
histrionic talent. Mr.. G. V. Smith, who personated
Romeo at the ball, in the elegant dress which
his own right arm, steady nerves, and true eye
had won by excellence in pistol shooting at Cape May
being loudly called for, graciously condescended to ia
the company with his fayorte recitation from the
balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. His performance
excited enthusiastic applause. and he was induced to
repeat it again and again and yet again for the gra
tihcaion Of his numerous friends And yet they
satisfied, but insisted upon it's being still repeated
But, in the polite for which Mr. S. s so much
noted he was finally constrained firmly to decline; and
when it ascertgined that he would not comply
with the request, the company again adjourned TO
the ball room. whee the festivities of the occasion
continu ed till about four o'clock in the NOR
ming Then. and not till then, they separated.
: And thus ended the grand fancy ball at Newport,
for 1S4S 1t was an event which will not be easily
erased from the memories of those who present
IL in the main well conceived well carried out,
and ended well. 1t gives great pleasure to make
eur acknowledgements to Messrs Weaver and White,
and to the other gentlemen OF the Ocean House who
rendered such essential service in getting the
materials for our report Of the ball. Colonel ORA
per- one Of the Board Of Management, also deserves
our sincere thanks, which rendered to him.
The ball having been the grand attraction for
some days past, sooner over than prepara-
tions were made on all sides for departures from
the hotels and on Thursday night something 800
persons left in the Bay State for this city Captain
Brown having now become acquainted with the nts
OF the press the night succeeding the ball had re-
served for as cabin which served for the performance
OF the labor which under the necessity of per-
forming on the passage homeward, Mr.. Warren Stnd-
ley the gentlemanly agent of Gays Express giving
up his room for the occasion At IL o'clock the stew
ard OF the boat having had excellent supper prepa
red, invited to dispose of it, which did in most
mastery style Thus have the gentlemany officers of
They are deserving Of Office board just such
palace as the b. s.
We have about done with Newport and the
ball. 1t indeed, the feature of the and
the Ocean House maintains her position fully and
positively. The ball was successful in every respect.
TIE costumes of the first order Messrs Gould.
and ylor and Deonge, may congratulate themselves
the other artists who helped make up the pleasing
picture. We shall rest at until the next
grand EVENT. calls us into activity more in this
field, and when it does only hepe that shall
have to chronicle another affair well managed, and
as successfully ended. as was this.
REPORTERS.