The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30
NEWPORT OCEAN HOUSE, Aug. %, 1919.


The Beauties Of the Ocean HOUSED Hop-De-
seription of Toilets-7he Fancy BaR-Ihe Cos
tumes-1he Painting of ala Belle Of Newport"
by Ccwt-Hemry Ciay-Rules of the Fancy Ball
The Tea acknowledgements Strangers.
Among the watering places which are frequent
ed by the genS CONNIE aut of this country, New
port has undoubtedly conquered the palm for con-
gregating number Of beauties which, as it is
said by many, has never before been witnessed
here. In their plain morning dresses in their attire
Of dinner time, and their evening toilets, they are
always beautiful, and may compare them to the
nascent buds of roses which are not opened in the
morning, but nevertheless, which causes its fra
grancy 10 be appreciated, which Is half a rose by
twelve, and when the sun goes down appears bright
In all Its colors, form and beauty. 1t is great
sight TO witness one of the chops" given at the
Ocean House, under the talented superintendence
ting JouHts OF silk, velvet, lace, muslin and flowers,
adjoining the lovliest charms ever seen IN the
United States. One may see there the charming
dark. maiden with eyes black as let and a
smile Of a heavenly expression; the fairy form of
others sliding with grace upon the slippery floor,
while the fashionable manners of the ladies' more
advanced in age, add new beauty TO the pleasing
scene which is before you.
Among the pretty faces in the ball room last
evening, noticed that of MISS Carroll, of Balti-
more, who was dressed In white, and whose puri-
ed me OF the Adeline of Tennyson:--
Nor unhappy, nor at rest
But beyond expression fair
Miss Mercer, of louisiana, who, simple ct belle
de sa bt0tt6, had only adorned her charms with
very becoming pink dress of gauzee, and whose
neck, as elegant and white that of swan, was
only Pare of black velvet ribbon. This toilette
was OF the best taste ever exhibited and well suited
TO the brightness OF her Incompatible eyes. Miss
Eusts, her friend and companion was atiired in the
sam cOIQra wit he onl ofa ,1Ix
OF broad lace, which hung gracefully upon her
shoulders They look like sisters-and thus they
may be called, il beauty has the power to make
people Of the same family.
The two Misses Aldrdge, Of Baltimore, who
graced the hop with their presence, were hab,lSes
in a very elegant style. Their dresses consisted of
a satin upon and oorsage, to which was attached
quantity of admirable lace, the effect OF which was
very admirable. The elder wore dladem of ivy
leaves and white roses, and the other, of "forget
me rot,'' mixed with gold buds Both were lovely
and lively.
Mrs. Tenant, of Philadelphia--the Queen of
Fashion of the Ocean House-exhibIted toilette
which was much admired. 1t consisted of a white
skirt and bodice, low necked, OF white watered
gui1ape. Her hair was adorned with a wreath of
pink flowers, and her neck and arms with very
precious Jewels. AS Tor her person, she looked as
pretty as ever.
There was also Mrs. Deacon, of Boston, a lady
Of perfect demesnor, VINO speaks French, and
DIRE sses as a Parisienne. She wore dress of pink
yo,df de soie, tied with two large cocksdes. Her
hair was fxed with choice flowers, and the tout
ensemble was beautiful
also noticed Miss Gatche, one of the most
Ggauantes bunes OF the hotel, alfred in blue with
pink lace and punches OF roses, diadem Of pearls
on the head Miss Mary llyslop who wore white
lace role trimmed with cherry colored ribbons;
and last not the least, Miss Grifiins, the Goness
of Newport, who had peculiar folette OF white
muslin trimmed with pink ribbon and roses. She
danced the whole evening on the fantastic toe, and
made her but to be enjoyed.
In short, this shop was grand affair, and gave
me an idea OF fashionable soir6e in Paris IL was
the best proof that The next fancy ball Will be very
fine, end every thing seems TO be In readiness To
furnIsh the means TO fill up all wants. Dejonge
arrived this morning with his entire wardrobe of
costly dresses. Slgnor La Fata came also from
New York, and the famed hairdressers, Dibblee
and Baker, the indispensable artists TO put Ia
drniere nam TO hne toilette, did not miss their
chances TO pay a professional visit to their MINER
Gus customers. who are now staying at Newport
The Ocean House is full, and there no rooms
yecaRt anywhere. The merchants OF the city are
doing good business. went 10 Thames street,
the morning, TO purchase several things, and saw
the stores filed with ladies shopping, they
would DO in New York at Stewart or Beck's Pre-
eminent among these places Of resort, observed
a magasn Of fancy goods, where were congre-
gated large number of the fashlonables ct the
various hotels. DESTROYS to know what attracted
them thitler, entered with them, and found that
the object Of their visit was to admire painting
BY the Partisan artist, Court, which was exhibited
by NJ Tisdale. This picture is called the "Bele of
Newport" and is a very beautiful work. claim
TO be something OF connoisseur, beng the son OF
a celebrated painter, and declare was delighted
with lhss sight of the fdbieau The face looks
bright and intelligent, and the form Is one OF the
me 10 youpiuous ever seen, IL stands out from the
canvass, and knowing the original, u struck my
mind that fhe waH there ca char 81 en- os.-
This picture ~ not fancy sketch, an ideally. IL
lie por RAFT made under peculiar circumstances,
winch are romantic enough TO find place in my
eli Nh w
that the lady, whom II represents, - now IN New
port Such Is the story OF the "Belle OF Newport"
In The year le47, French gentleman, whose ro-
nance and desire Of seeing the United States, so
emphaticolIy described by Chateaubriand, had
brought him to this country, was induced 10 VISIT
tie fashionable watering place OF Newport. The
Queen ot Beauty, AT that moment, was charming
young creature who had Just left school and made
her ygom,sr pas dams Il monde. Miss T.: lloyt was
her name. She was born in New York, and her
glossy hair, her sweet smiles her divine form, had
rendered her the ''pet'' Of all the young men who
were oongregatlDg around her. Our frenchman
cav her, and, az struck by rapld arrow,
he loved her at the fret sight. Bat cruel
fate Miss IIoyt was already bethrothed TO another;
che had given her heart by promising her hand.
The son of la belle Frame, when he knew u, de-
parted in despair, carrying within his heart the re-
mtmbrance Of the lovely American lady who mad
won his love for ever. Two years elapsed, when
one evening al the Academy Royal OF Pans, this
yourg man, in one Of the iocss, saw the Miss "
whom he always loved lie was IN the company
Of Nj. Court, The cclebrated painter. who. IN hrs
turn, admired the fascinating gatbs OF Miss Hoyt,
and did not ccase during the whole evening TO
have his eyes fixed upon those OF the lady. lie
dreamed 81 her, and when morning came, aided
by his memory, he fixed upon canvass the divine
figure at his absent model. Why Is THIS picture IN
America, instead of being in the possession OF the
French loveIl This may be easily explained by
unforeseen circumstances, and the last revolution
Of France, by which the hero Of that story was
ruined. and unable to kesp standing in the so
ceiy. IL is undoubtedly the best specimen OF
American beauty ever reported, and draws great
credit to its producer. understand that Il belongs
TO MessIeurs Goupil a. Nipert, the celebrated print
sellers in New York, who will add IL 10 their mag
nIfoent international art union gallery =, .
Henry Clay enjoys continued good health. lie
went yesterday TO the Fort, and witnessed re-
view ot the troop. | heard from my room the
firing Of numerous cannons, and UNDERSTOOD al
forwards that the parade had been very remark
abe.
The Committee Of the Grand Fancy Ball held a
meeting last night, and the following rules were