The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-03

Mrs william Nure. lady OF the British Consul at
New orleans. wore Dificent costume OF Sultaua
the Star Of the Barem white bodice and tro sers
trimmed gold yellow skirt the whole rich aud truly
| Splendid very becoming to its wearer
Mas A. Middleton, Of South Carolina, ele-
CANT COSTUME de Jontaisie
Miss Alphonsine Poirer, OF New York Q lais nonne
young lady with very pretty features appeared as
Marfnetie the piquante Soutre,te. dress of scarlet
silk falf covered with pardessus Of blue silk; e
| de poad,e The tout ensemble very lovely.
Miss Ltonine PORTER her sister personated the char
neter Of Alice in the first act of the oper. of Robert
!e Didbf" pilgrim costume, made with blue and
brown meIino; grey beaver the head. which
surrounded with a white veil The whole dress
altogether original, and very becoming
Mrs Pierce, of Newport = splendid woman. with ala
baster neck and shoulders the real and genuine
yellow brocsde spotted with flowers The reriugadn
falling on her shoulders. odd it graceful
and the powder her hair completed the perfectio
Mrs Charles Partridge, of Twelfth street, New York
appeared Spanish Duenns; rich dress and fine APP
Miss f. C. Williams, of Quincy, was dressed as Liz
ia, of the romance Of the Prairie Bird" and her
Indian costume was beautiful
Mrs w G. Ray, Of st. Louis, appeared as the Belle
ofAnal." the country woman of Masssnies. She
awhile satin dress bodice of orange pou de Sole
apron trimmed with lace, Neapolitan cap OF lace on
the bead She was the living picture of the woman
celebrated by Leopold Robert, the famed painter.
Miss Rotch of New Bedford, personated Jenny
Dean Of the prison Of Edip burgh, Of Walter Scott
Over white dress she the plaid of Scotland and
her head was covered with toq"e. This was dress
Miss Charlotte Rice, of Boston, appeared as Van-
med With the same leaves.
Miss Redell, Of Newport in the ball room under
the garments ola Quakeress aud her pretty face and
agreeable manner made her conspicuous.
Mrs Rodman, Of New Bedford persorated to perfec.
ton an "Andalusian Sonora" Her rich black dress
was accurate and tbecoming, and when she walked
with her husband Who was dressed as a conra6aniifa
the illusion perfect.
Miss Kate Robinson. of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was
also attirrd in Spanish costume, made of pink silk
trimmed with black lace, and long veil Of the same
material feliyn her shoulders, tied to her head with
hell ffnh
Mrs Richmond of Providence, wore an legant Polish
dress, scarlet bodice white skirt; q simple,
Miss DE Rham, OF Park Place, New York appeared IS
Marie Antoniette, the unfortunate Queen of France
white satin urder skirt pink brecade skirt open
In front trimmed with beautiful blonde aud large pink
roses, mar powdered "a pom9odo,o, small black velvet
~ becoming, and well sustained.
Miss Ready, of Alabama personated Luna or Queen
Of Night F" She was alfred in IA beautiful white
drsss. with brilliant crescent her poirine;
rounded with sparkling stars Her dress studded
all over with silver stars Of various sizes; she
her head a brilliant dadem.
Mrs. T. Lewis Robinson, Of B oston was present in
spls niid black domino
MRS Horace Sargent, Of Boston, wore rich costume
de Bat consisting Of dress of pnk silk trimmed with
lace On her shoulders and poifrine she punches
Of black flowers, and on her head diadem OF pearls
Miss Scott, daughter Of the iiustrous general. ap-
rctred In the rooms of the Ocean House under pink
domino but unfortunately for her sutors che refused
topsriske the pleasure Of the dance
Miss SnelleIs, OF Boston. personi6ed Norma and the
cottume vas very good; white ard gold.
sparkling Eyes beautiful her dress chaste
and bectmirg
Mrs David Scare, Of Boston, lately Mis- y Hoyt, Of
New York, the original Of The Belle Of Newportp by
Court, was prefent at the bail in fancy costume Of
Ceres which very tasty She is Of the Prettict
wtme in the l piled States,
Mis- Rebecea Smith, Of Philadelphia wore costume
da toi made OF white tulls skirt upon satin,
trimmed With flowers. wreath of gold flowers was
ON her tne be I'D Meny diamonds shed their lustre
on Ler neck aud arms but could not eclipse the fire Of
her eyes
cosfu1'ee "a Chroise, perfect hapessssment; hair
dress,d hish large puifs enclrclcd with braid
trimmed with Chinese ornaments. IL she hal thus
appeared In the streets Of china she would have been
considered as the beauty of the Celestial empire.
Miss snrah sprsguc, Of Boston in the fine costume
Of Flower Gil did credit to the city sho represented
Miss Smelling, Of Boston, pcrsonated the DruiIess
Norma
Mrs. Tenant, Of PHILADELPHIA who're bcwitching
smiles aud refined manners were remarked the
yus riia Of Ion ton at the Ocean House, personsted
Lrlsh Eook the most elegant custuue ever made by
mLer all made Of white satin bodice skirt. trow-
sers cap and slippers trimmed aud studded with silver
She p,Isonaod her character with much taste and
mir ded to all the poetry Of Moore -
"oh there are looks and tones that dart,
Az soul tfas @ HnuGss elp s 9s. h'"f
Some treasure il thrcssh life had sought"
Amer the supper, Mrs. Remnant changed her dress,
and sTposrsd as ehausi,ssse; white mu' lin Dress
ard elegance Mephstophiles was 20 much nchauted
with her beauty that he presented her withrhe pref
uest bouquet made by Calvin the famed oIst Of New
Tort. devil spbdued BY IN angel
Miss S. Tenant, her sister in law very lively and
style Louis wv Yellow skirt trimmed bses blue rs ssr
dsstis, which black velvet spencer She was
loUd'ts, and wore coquettish bat on her head The
costume elegant aud bisn porte. This young lady
vas vivacioue, and much courted
Mrs George NJ Thatcher, Of Boston, personated the
"Iitirie Bird the heroine Of Captain Murray that
aists Of the forct whore complexion was dark but
c'ar and delicate the contour II her figure aud
uDfudiod attitudes realizing the classic dreams Of
Nymph and Nereid while her counte nance wore an ex-
preston q angelic loreliness; andwell she carried her
Mics EiadoIa Thompson, Of Gramercy riace, New
York 81 the prettOst ladies Of the Ocean House
brunette, whose jet black hair and bright elected
much admiration personatcd the Modern Norma
Her white ftbe adorned with green leaves and 1t
fe Ia avery elegant manner upon ner lovely features
srsnh lacy pink brocade dress, trimmed With black
lace, rich black veil attached by large ooaIb and pink
rose. in her hair. Pine eommaDdAsg figure
hiss Wright Of Newark, whose elegant manners aud
fBe doror ment were the topic q conversation az New
port wore robe ec teI q pink satin Of the ie,v so6i
teligent look. dressed az Fanny Eisslsr In the
4" pGo0yitnbe." White uniform trimmed with gold,
rnonss
Miss Ellen ward Of Baltimore wore rich Persian
costume, composed OF white satin skirt scarlet spen-
and tuilsn; long tulle aud lace veiI pearl neck
lace and white satin slippers An accurate and be-
ssward her younger sister appeared as Berssr,;
white dress blue psrdcssus, black velvet s2encer rice
re- covered With resss Her petite features aud agree
able lace were much admired.
Alpine Cottager
among the humorous ladies there present, we're also
two beies. One persobsting Norma, the second q
Novice, who we're beautiful because they were simple
ard rSble looking. Norma Reeds fear no foes, con-
Gnually protected shc was by n gallant officer,
Who're Honorable deeds in the last Mexican campaign
have won him great fame, and high nsmc
LADIES NOT IN COSTUME
Nbs g. Jane Atkins, Of Boston, worry pretty young
hdy. vhote elegance was much admired, vor. . very
elccaDt tcu, Ne tef Of blue silk covered with white
lace ovcrskirt Her hair perfectly dressed and the
tyt ,ns,p lie was charming.
Miss Aldridgc ~ Baltimore, the elder of tho two
sisters Who. mn fortunately for her admirers
bad positively refused TO appear In tho ball ROOM ~
finally At the end OF tho evening enticed by Of
thu m to step in fhe not In costume not even in
tobte 4, cal; but her nscss did not alter her usual
grscefulDess.
Miss Angler. ~ Milton, wore q rich costume de BAL
Mrs. H. + Beck OF Philadelphia, wore elegant
foiiene, very ltctmina and rich.
Mrs John Bates Of Boston, Mrs Duttervortb ofNew
Orl,sua. rich ioitfte de Dol
n les Harriet Coleman, u Philadelphia, appeared In
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