The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

MARINE PAVILION, Rockaway, !
August Il. 1913.

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month past, from being an Invalid with 4 very
feeble appearance, has assumed the vigor and firm
step Of ten years ago. Sr
Besides the usual number OF visitors tor the
season, the pavilion has been crowded with
citizens, whom the extreme heat OF the weather
sends here to spend their nights, and as much
oil their days as their business will allow. 81
The improvements at this place during the last
season, In the building of numerous fine cottages,
and the onamenting Of the grounds by the plant;
ing OF large trees, has entirely altered ITS bleak and
and sandy aspect.
The kind manner Of the proprietor. MI. Grams
ton, and his success in administering to the graft
hcation OF his guests, is spoken OF IN high terms
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YELLOW SPRINGS, August 81, lS4S
Aao,her Fancy philadelphia Beansy-A
Rich B,fde-7ht Finale.
The citizens of the United States now sojourn-
ing at this delightful watering place, by unanimous
and enthusiastic resolve, determined to give
grand fancy ball on Saturday evening last, in
respect to their distinguished guests, the Queen of
Naples, and Sultan and Saltana of Turkey, that
they might witness the hospitality and happiness
of republicans; and truly, never was any purpose
more speedily, beautifully and universally effected
than theirs on this interesting occasion. The
spirit of determination and taste with the ladies
and gentlemen, one and all, was manifested to the
assembled company, consisting OF at least four
hundred persons, in the semblance of surprise at
once novel and complete filling the cup of mirth
and pleasure full to the brlm.
The company assembled IN the ball room at half
past eight O'Clock, TO the air of 'Hail, Columbia"
Their national character being the United States,
taken by w. w: H., ESQ.,, of Philadelphia, who
was in white, trimmed with red and blue, mantled
with the American flag and wearing liberty cap.
This entiee made, the United States left, and then
escorted into the room the Queen OF Naples. Miss
]. C--r, of Philadelphla, dressed IN eastern
magnifcence, with maids of honor, Miss J: S., Of
10 the air Of "God save the Queen" and
the Sultan of Turkey, J. B., Esq, of Phlla-
delphla, superbly dressed. with the Sultana,
Miss M. L., OF PHILADELPHIA, looking, as though
entered the country bride, Miss E. p NJ, of Phil
ladelphla, looking lovely, blushing modest, timd,
and unsophlsticated; with the country groom, Mr..
J. L., OF Philadelphia, In country costume, lascl-
mated with his bride, and so verdantly happy as
scarcely to contain himself. The characters were
excellent. Air" Come, haste to the Wedding
Then entered the yictimized young man, a la
Mil,tatre, F. G. B., Esq, OF Philadelphia, with
oficer-like neatness and gallantry, attending his
extremely rich, though yery aged bride, Mrs K. E4'
of Philadelphia; her HAIR as white as flax and
great degree OF lntirmity, with venerable devo-
ton to her young husband. Air-"The Light
ofother Days"
Then came the "bewitching hour, Night" re-
presented by Mrs; R., Of Philadelphia, at
tended by Turkish lady, Miss r R, of Phiadei
phia. Never did night seem more sweetly Sc
liant star. Air" Oft in the Silly Night
The entrees now ended, amidst universal APP
probation; while curiosity was at Its utmost
height in viewing the numerous characters of the
assemblage.
Mrs. DR.. L. personated the magician to the life.
and, symyathlzing with the viclimized young
man, spirited from his constant presence his aged
bride, and, with ore waive OF her magic wand,
transformed her into Venus, then presented her
to her surprised and now happy husband. This
performance elected enthusiastic admiration The
Quaker BRIDE, by Miss E. H., of Philadelphia,
and the Quaker Groom, by MIR. a. c., were the
personifcanon of friendly simplicity and plain
still Quakers, that many anxious inquiries were
made whether they were reality or representation.
The Spanish Lady, by Mrs. J s., of Phiadel-
pha, was faithful sustalnment of the best, and
shed beautiful ray In the conversational circles
The lmprovisatrice, by Miss M. p of Phadel-
phia, attended by Miss +. b., with guitar, spoke
beautifully of the musical harmony which has Of
ten held the company IN silent and delightful rap
ture.
Flora, by Miss S. H., Of Baltimore, appeared,
laden with fowers-herself a lilly In the midst.
The Brigand, by Mr.. A. E. of Phladelpha--a
surprise arrival from MexicO-was excellent; and
this being within the jurisdiction Of the republic,
on complaint, he was arrested by the United
States, compelled, on his knees, to return to the
Queen her Jewels, lmplore her forgiveness, and he
was then punished by merciiul dismissal Thus
was displayed the justice and mercy of the repub-
tai tai. 'e ''p'
Jalsey, by MFR. ]. p H., of Philadelphia. and
also, his hunchback, were surprise characters
The former, excited first curiosity to know the real
person, then universal laughter the latter excited
sympathy, and then nerrlment at the succession
OF m,stortunes Detailing the object OF commissera-
ton.
The White Lady, BY Miss h. g., of Providence,
was beautiful, and elected much attention
lilly Sloughboy, by Miss V. NJ, of philadelphia,
was perfect picture of unrestrained simplicity,
and unsophisticated enjoyment
The Gipsey, by Miss E. s., of Philadelphia II Lit
tie Nell, by Miss S. A., of Richmond the Match
Girl, by MISS p. p, of Norfolk Little Red Rid
ing Hood, by Miss G; s., of Philadelphia the
Swiss Peasant, by Miss M p, of Norfolk, were
all excellent, and attracted much attention. The
Misses H., Of Baltimore, were very much admired,
though not appearing In fancy costume.
La File du Regiment, by Miss J. c., of Phila-
deiphia, was perfect neaness and beauty; the per.
sonation deserved and enjoyed universal admira-
ton.
The Nun, BY Miss L. L., of Philadelphia, was
sweetly beautiful.
Miss Nance, by Miss n c., of Philadelphia. en-.
joyed herself and pleased everybody
The Fortune Teller, by Miss H. H., of Philadel.
pha, seemed TO hold futurty as bu, present, and
with penetrating glance, now beaming with Joy,
now tInged with sadness, appeared to read the
mysterious fate of all around
The lnfrm Old Dancing Lady, by Mrs. A. E.,
OF Philadelphia, only 109 years OF age, added viva.
city to the quadriIle, and drew the gallant a,ten-
tions Of many beau. This character was perfect
The Hostess, by Mrs. Captain NJ, with accom-
plished hospitality received and entertained her
grateful guests.
The Fnar, by Mr.. l.. T.. f., of New Orleans,
was in strict accordance with the character, dis
pensing charity, and benifcent with advice the
Gentleman Flir,, by MIR. w. p. N the Distln-
guished Gentleman, by DIR. j.; the Scotch Gentle
Nel's Grandfather, by Mr.. X; the Irish Gentle.
man, by Mr.. G.. Neil; Attendant of the Repub-
lie, by Mr.. J. d.; the Highlander, by Mr.. G.. b;
the Greek Boy, by Mr.. II. D., all of Philadelphia,
and the Sailor Boy, by Mr. ID. p, Of Norfolk, were
excellenty susta med.
The company, after much enjoyment, inter.