The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-18
INTELLIGENCE By the MAILS.
THE GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL
AT SAR ATOGA.

SARAToGA, August 10, 1910.
The grand fancy ball, for which preparations on
magnificent scale have been making for some week
past takes place tomorrow night The ladies are In
ecstasies the and pspas counting upon in
Vulnerable conquests by their daughters and the gen.
uemen are all anxiously awaiting the signal for the
enirse send you the following description of the eos
and the names Of some Of the principal parties
Mrs. Duncan, from Natchez the Queen of Beauty
of the United States hotel Is dressed La file de Sor-
rente Neapolitain costume, most becoming to her
raven hair to her bright eyes and the Of her
charming person The bodice of red satin trmme cd
with gold, the skirt of blue and pink poul de- sole
also, upon her charming head, Neapoitan cap, which,
very elegant Her Pieds detam are inserted In blue
splendid arms adorned with coral Jewels We NAV
say, with great truth that Mrs. Duncan Is far
most admired and the most attractive among all the
ladies' On this occasion, the South has ruled the
North.
H. M. Bedford, from New York, wears the costume Of
gold and silver buttsns and blue cap very becoming
M. Day represents Robespierre, the celebrated HON
dc sang Of the French revolution of 49, Long dress
coat made Of silk drab color, striped black, white
silk which tied buff colored
lie has also white perruque Poiseau royal aud a chg
Mrs. English appears In the costume of Zadia,n in
the opera Of LEfoiIe de Serl Greek costume, white
skirt and pardessus of pale orange color trimmed with
gold and silver blue pants 6ouTans. white muslin
turban with long veil hanging her shoulders.
The whole costume is very elegant and becoming.
Master Englsh her son, appears In the dress of a
French PierrOt, white, trimmed blue, which very
tasty
Mrs. Fasset Of Philadelphia, peronaes the rS,. OF
Carotta Grisi, in the ballet lie Dabie Qtare. She
wears white muslin bodice, to which Is tied blue and
white skirt OF sole chang,ante, unfortunately little
too long for IT conceals her small feet apron OF
lace couture made with ribbons Of cherry color which
hangs down her houders in her hand she has bar-
qne fun Of fruit This costume made by Nine Payot,
Is quite recherche
Spanish characteristic clothes OF toreader red,
jacket and trowsefs trimmed with gold blue and blacks
blue waistcoat and scarf. His young brother repre-
SCENTS the son Of Italian Contadnopurple trimmed
pink and black
Miss Mercer Is attired as Paysanne coquette scarlet
color skirt which is another Of blue color both
trimmed with black velvet black silk bodice, white
apron fchu and cap Ia Jardiniere. This entire
Miss Anna Mercer, her sister, the costume Of q
Vivandiere, from the comedy of Les taabosrs de
banjoiasn white satin skirt trimmed with blue bands
a uniform jacket, also trimmed with blue; nne che
misee Of lace blue CATERS powdered hair wih small
toque hteome ON the LEFT side This Is very elegant
Miss Eyre perscnates the Prisstess Of the Sun -
very and cbaste dress, all white trimmed with
gold; upon her head Is gold crown, from which hangs
long veil Of tue.
Miss Parker from Boston, charming lady, amiabls
and aiable to all represents La Bgcre des .ipss and
her dress consists Of silk pink skirt, pardes,u Of
uAe, tied all around with and green leaves ON
her shoulders she wears garland Of foliage and two
punches Of flowers She is pretty and lively
Charles Edwin Hooper, from PhiaielphiA-Fine
hungarian Polka dress, brown and blue silk velvet,
VIM. b. Turnbuli, Loui.iana-Duke Aranza, blue
Six velvet trimmed with silver, very rich.
Lieut.. VIC Tros, L. S. Army-Hussar officer, very
rich.
I'D. Schermerhorn New fork-Gusrd officer of Louis
Nv, red trimmed with gold, very and expen-
give.
Master Parker-Romeo, white, trimmed with yellow
and silver
Andrew H. Hamersley, New York-Spanish Cavalier,
green and crimson silk velvet, TRAINED with gold very
good and expensive.
Robert W. Barclay Epgand-Chasseur D'etsfrike
W. Y. Mortimer. New osk Andalussn Ca Halisr
Alexander G: Barclay, England knight TIE npiAr Of
jerusalem wbitC--vtry correct.
Col. r. r. Deacon, massachusetts, baron Of Louis
XIV. blue ELK velvet rich impr w. silver sword, and
necklace with stones.
Charles h. Groesback, New York-Figsro, black
and crimson, trimmed with gold.
Van Zandt-Page Of Queen Elizabeth, orange,
blue and gold.
John Euter, Jr., from Euuters Island-French Boat
man, black silk velvet jacket, and blue aud white
striped pants
Hugh + Dickey, Illiuois-very fine French debsrdeur
The floor committee designated by red rosett
the music committee by a blue, and the supper
mite by white one