The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-23

TN, t,ya.s Emo, Drc,s Bal-k. Saratoga, Cos
tanles, S-c.
This has been a singular day in Saratoga. There
has sprung up within the last forty-eight hours,
disposition to throw cold water on the approaching
festivity. mean, of course, the fancy dress ball
which is TO take place tomorrow evening But,
notwithstanding all, think we shall have grand
affair The truth is, that the names on the mana
gerial list are sufficient guarantees that the ball
will possess the main requiste-respectability
Many costumes have already been selected, and
there cannot be doubt that the ball will turn out
a good one. The Messrs Marvin Aave done all
in their power to make things agreeable. They
have improved their arrangements for lighting up
the grounds around the hotel, ana the arrange
ments for supper are all that could be desired.
Within the last half day, great many small bills
of the following description have been circulated
You will perceive that they announce enter
tanment, which is to come off at the same time as
the grand ball. But here Is copy OF the bill:-
Fancy Ball Concert at Saracco's Room, at Mr. Wal
toms building opposite the American Hotel Saratoga
Wednesday evening, August 21st 1850 at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Saracco being the Of leaving Saratoga for
New York seizes this opportunity OF thanking his
pupils and the public in general fOr their constant
Ball Concert by their presence Mr. Ssracco begs TO
say that this occasion he will have the pleasure OF
offering to the public the choicest music, performed
by artists of the first reputation well known In Ame
rica and In entire Europe. Programme Overture
Of the Opera La Dame Blanche, by Boeldieu. 2. Tip
Top Polka, by Maretzek 3 Loreley Rein Klange
Waltz by Strauss. 4 Saratoga schottisch, composed
X MI op sRs by
2. Bedford Waits, by Strauss Ferdinand Quadrille
by Strauss 0. Elene schottisch. by volkart. TO-
Grand Concert on the Flute, by the celebrated MI
Accasto H. German Cotillon Ladies and gentle
men may attend in fancy ball costume, not rs they
please Tickets one dollar each.
Now, Saracco, who is generally popular, has
many special friends in Saratoga Most of the good
dancers here are his pupils, and it is more than
limited that there will be grand time at his ball
concert, as he designates it. He has an excellent
little orchestra of nine instruments, decidedly the
best in town. Well, we shall see what day may
bring forth.
THE FANCY DRESS BALL.
AUGUST Fl, 1850.
The grand day has arrived. The ball takes place
tonight, and Saratoga is like the vicinity OF
swarming hive of bees. The costumers' rooms are
crowded the hair dressers have more orders than
they can possibly attend to. The grounds at the
United States Hotel are maguihcently adorned, as
usual, and all things betoken good time. The
weather is delightful, warm and pleasant
send you the following memoranda of costumes
There may be some alterations, those shall cor
managers, they are all to wear blue badges; the
directors to wear scarlet badges.
COSTUMES ENGAGED.
hts az arssS oxsrsIrt trimmed With ovsrs
tasty, open worked hat. Handsome
MI. Lance, Of Maryland as Blue silk Polka
Mr.. Allen New York, De Maprau black ana orange
Mr.. Ogden, of New York, black and scarlet, richly
Mr. Howard, Of Baltimore Brigand; royal purple
velvet, trimmed with blue and silver.
Mr.. Wood ofNew York, magnificent Spanish noble
mans dress; scarlet and green.
FIX. Howard, Of Baltimore, IS Don Cesar de BAzan;
green silk velvet
Mr.. 4 Livingston, OF New York, Rob Roy; plaid,
tartan kilt, &c &c
Matters Graham, Of New York, one rurkish costume,
ens Spanish page; Miss Graham as Amsns Children
FC wsddsli. ofNew York, LIST ss aMan-of wars Man,
s,d att.r..rd as Paul Pry
M Morrison Of New York, as Msn-of wars Man.
Mr.. Cutting. a. Msn-sf;wsrs Man.
Mr.. Lloyd, Of Maryland. do
Mr.. @ Kane fNew York, do
Mr.. Aston, do.
Mr. Fowler, Bleeeker street, New York, DO.
Mr. X. w. James, Of New York. DO.
Dir. } b. James, Of Ne~ York do
Mr.. A. 9. Ridgley of New York, do.
Mr. A. Lloyd of Baltimore, do.
Mr.. Knapp, Of New York. as an Alpine Brisand.
Mr.. Barclay, of New York, as Hamlet
Mr.. Duscsn, ~ Master Walter in the Hunchosek.
Miss Jackson, from Virginia, Bohemian Peasant.
Miss X. Allen, Of New York, spanish Peasant.
Misc J. Allen, do Turkish Peasant.
Miss Whituey Of New York. as . Hsidee; . msgnin-
cent scarlet jacket and white silk skirt embroidered
Mr Lee District Attorney OF BAltimsre, court suit
English modern style -
Miss Pant sine, OF Texas as oiack sause
Miss wairous. Of Alabama, as Night; black lace,
trimmed with silver. surmounted by cornet
hiss Harmon Greek green and pink
Miss Harmon, as Bohemian.
Mrs. Joseph Is Zaides; gold Issue, scarf aud surosn
Mr. J. Phelps, as n Greek
james ii. Anterior. as a Turk
Mrs Barclay, Of New York, as Helen Of Jerusalem
Mr. Chotxuad, OF Paris. French Dandy
Mr. Edward Jones, keapolhan Noblsman.
Mr. Key, magnificent Greek costume.
Mr.. Anderson. As Chailss I'd; red velvet.
Mrs Oakley, NJ Nun.
Mr. Farsh, as North American Indian
4. Allen Smith, Albany North American indian.
Mr. Harmon, Italian Nobleman-
Mr.. Wood spanish Nobleman
kiss Ashley daughter of Mrs Gen. Ashley 81 ~
Louie eroine ~ Nice. boddce and double skirt white
satin tim med with white pearls poignard In her belt
Two ysung ladies. daughters Of J. " Purdy, Of New
York: one n french Marchioness OF the time OF
Louie XIV; the other Swiss Peasant; both dresses
mrs III. G. csbeil, OF Richmond, Va, as Lucia di
LanGermoori rich costume, made oy mrs h0f'sn's'
at Mrs Giberts
miss Sylvia Livinrftop, Of New York, - Peasast
Two Misses Lawrence Of New York Peasant Girls.
Mias Fowler Of New York Peasant Girl
Two Aistss ksrnochan. OF New YORK. as Aarquiaes
Mrs Alphopse, Of Ne- York, rs harquisei eesuli-
fu blue brocade. trimmed wits rch lace nsh po~o"r-
ed; disaonds aud nosers
Mr.. Phillips, (eostumer) Of New rorh, ~ Jack fal-
M John johnson, Of New Y rk, as Pistol In Henry
MI John r. Mniott, Of New York, rs BsrdOlph, In
Henry Nv.
UNITED STATES HorEL,
SARATOGA SfRises. August ~, 1870
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No Reieriss Belss-dGais 80 Geasrai.
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