New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-01-19
The Grand Fancy-Dress Ball at the Opera
House.

| Fancy-Dress Bal. which has occupied the mlha'
and time Of the gay world for two weeks past
came Of A. the Opera House in Astor- place. The
expectations TO which the extensive preparations gave
rise were fully justified BY the splendor aud beauty Of
the reality II wa. decidedly the most brisnt affair Of
the kind which has ever been witnessed in this City
The Opera House wa, fitted up for the occasion with
much taste and expense. The Psrquet,e and stage
were aoored over presenting one full sweep rom tne
entrance 10 the extremity Of thester Around the
front Of the second tier of boxes ranged nearly
on additional lights covered with globes Of ground
glass which cast softened yet intense light on me
glitterips throngs below The large Chandeliers were
wresthed IN flowers and mimic gsrsnds and fesioon'
were disposed in every appropriate part Of toe mousse
The orchestra occupied part Of the lower tier, nearest
the stage, on The left aide.
| The entire stage was fashioned into grand tent
with drapery depending from star in the center and
rolls of white tapestry ennblszoned with gold and
ooped up with flowers The roof Of the tent was sup
portsd by spsrs Of crimson and gold, ard splendid
chandelier hanging from it's center, lighted up the In
terror At the extremity Of this the refreshment tables
were placed the center one rising In terraces in the
| form of a pyramid snd surmounted By temple Of
elaborate workmanship.
The doors were thrown open at = o'clock but the
greater part Of the vsters did arrive until near 10
For two hours there was throng Of the costumes and
characters of an Nations pouring into the brilliant nail
Nuns and Bandits Sailors and Dukes, shepherdesses
and Arabs Hsmleu and Jockeys, Abbesses Normas'
Cesar de Bszans and Crscovlennes unit, the spacious
floor WAS filed with the blended glow Of colors Inere
were large number of d1bdrdeurs present. many Of
of whom sustained admirably the graceful and dsshing
character sailors and soldiers there in profusion
and considerable powdering Of danes and cavaliers
Of the regime of Louis Qustorze. Among the dresses
there were many Of beautiful and appropriate charac
ter. number of which We give below, remarking en-
passant that we are prevented from noticing many
more of equal mer, account Of crowded space and
the lateness Of the hour.
The lady Of Gen. ScoTT was present she wore
rich black dress trimmed with costly fur, and white
plume in her head dress
Mrs N. P. WILLIE wore the dress oil pea
SAINT girl Of Jslspsa satin vest and shirt OF striped
silk over which a mantle Of black lace
Mrs CLARK was present as debardeuse. This
was rich dress Of white satin plain but elegant The
head dress was white wig. with black cooked hst-s
very jsun,y and graceful costume.
Mrs. DR.. JoHEs appeared as Liza in La Son
nsmbus--s very beautiful and becoming costume.
Mrs C. b. BURKBARDT as Gertrude, In the
| Loan Of Lover" looked exceedingly well
Mrs. w. c. H ADDKLL wore beautiful dress
Of blue and silver.
Mrs. FERD. SUDAN, DR. wore the costume Of a
Msrquse very rich.
| Mrs CLAsoN as La File du Regiuenf-a very
neat and appropriate costume.
Mrs JosATHAS OGDEN was present as Ceres
Miss ANNE c. LYNCH appeared as Polonaise-
dress of blue trimmed with dark fur. skirt Of
white satin asqusre cap to match and blue boots and
a sash around the waist
JULIA l. girl ten years old, appeared as a
Huntress with her bow and culver full Of arrows The
beaux eight years hence, must lock out for those
weapons.
Miss EUDORA THOMPSON was present in the cos.
tune of belle of the time Louis Qustorze.
Miss Cora WRITER'S wore the costume of a
Mnquise
Miss PIERCE was present as an Amazon Mar
quiso.
Jo SYKES, the correspondent Of the Commercial
4dvertiser in his character, sportsman equipped
for hunting fishing with the best that John Conroy
can furnish Had the inhabitants of the Southern Tier
of Counties been there. they could not have mistaken
their romantic friend.
Mr. FRAZER nephew Of the Earl Of Lovatt, the
Highland plaid This gentleman wore bis national cos
tune very gracefully lie mad kilt of dark cloth, with
scarlet plaid.
MAX MARTENS, Conductor Of the Orchestra.
appeared as a d<5ardenr wearing splendid jacket Of
light blue velvet with silver buttons psntsloons Of
dark velvet and sash Mr. Maretzek was one of the
beet d6bsrdeurs present.
MIR. n. p. WILLIS appeared as Monk of Cam.
Adolf, with n white eassock, having large red cross
on the breast Sandals and gray wig completed the
costume which was very striking
Mr. FURSKss tried the new Californian Costume
preparatory to his departure for the Golden Land He
had long green jacket fels hat and enormous
proof boots.
Mr. BURKHARDT snd Mr.. J. r. OrIs wore the
costume OF Partisan osuius-blue blouses and red
psntsoons with dsgsers in their belts and liberty caps
on their heads.
Mr. CLARK as French gentleman of the olden
time were handsome dress of blue velvet, EN-.
brcidered.
MIR. IL. Il. SrEBBINs wore the uniform Of Colo
mel Of the 10Th Regiment; Two Of this geutemAn's
daughters were present. as fairies
Mr.. COVENTRY WADpELL appeared as pal.
mer in gray csssock and hood, with scrip and pl.
grim stat
Mr.. WuNEKDlNG Of Albany wore a magnificent
Hungarian dress, of crimson velvet blue esp with
diamond sisreitee and plume.
Mr. RICHARD GRANT WHITE as a debardeur-
blue shirt and pantsloons OF maroon velvet
Mr.. HIRAM FULLER appeared as Spanish
bandit in double, Of maroon velvet and pointed hat
Sisaor BARIII wore the short jacket and wide
trowsers of deosrdeur.
Mr. q NJ. Snow appeared in the uniform OF
Field O.iicer OF the 10Th Regiment
Mr.. WILLIAM HERBERr appeared as jockey
very dazzling and graceful costume.
NJ. AUGUSTA BELMONT wore the uniform Of the
Austrian Consulate.
Mr.. w. VAN ZASpT appeared in handsome
Greek dress
Mr.. EDWARD LMeHT appeared as 8 debardeur
in scarlet and black.
WOODBURY. LASGpoS-Costume OF LouisNNllh,
scarlet and gold, very rich
Mr.. CrSAsD Jr. wore plain Scotch costume.
Two gentlemen in the costume OF Arabs Of Al
giers sttrsced greet deal Of attention With their
white bernosscs and bronze eoun'ensnces they might
have deceived Abi-el Ksder himself
Mr.. FRY appeared as Philip III. Of span,-s
ms.nhcent costume Of black velve, lined with erimson