The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-14
Fashionable Life In California.

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Fashionable Life In California.
THE CELEBRATION BALL.
From the Pacific News, October 81
We yesterday had but brief space to refer 10 the
grand celebration ball, which came off on the
evening of Tuesday, as the finale of the commemo.
ration festivities of the day The general Joy mani
and the representatives Of all nations, induced the
anticipation that the closing scene would be no
less brilliant and attractive. Whether il was or
not, let the immense crowd whe entered the magic
circle Of I" fair women and brave men," answer.
The room selected for the ball, was the lower
moor OF the large new building corner OF Clay and
kearney Streets, which was tastefully decorated.
AT the upper end was the raised platform for the
orchestra, consisting of twelve picked and accom-
plshed musicians. Above their heads, projecting
some hive or six feet into the room, was finely
painted portrsit of the father OF his country,
watched over by the American eagle, and sur
rounded by flags, appropriate devices, and mot
toes. Around the sides Of the room, gracefully
dressed and festooned, we're flags, wreaths, BAN
neis, and emblems; while the columns in the CEN
tire were fastefuly decorated in like menner, under
the supervision of the floor managers-consstine
Of Messrs J. l.. Folsom, Gilmore Meredith, F. @.
Bennett, William Burlipg, James s. Wethered, A.
] Bowie, Lucien Hermann, Jas. E. Vain wrigh>,
II. Sparks, and ]. ID. Stevenson.
At half past nine O'Clock the ball room was
made national march. Upon the opening OF the
ball room, IL was at filled, and the dance went
gsly en-, although the regning goddess Of pleasure
had proclaimed that " joy be unconfned."
The first set formed was quadrille, which was
participated in by as many could find places upon
the floor, followed by waltz, through the mazes
of which, az "voluptuously swelled the music"
whrled manly forms and merry maidens In close
embrace confined, till the head grew dizzy with
citement. Between each dance was an intermis-
sion Of tive minutes, and at the bugle's sound, the
sets were sgain formed, and the enivening strains
Of music were apply timed by the trippings of the
.. light fantastic toe
Among SO many gallant men who participated,
we hardly dare venture TO pariicularize The State
officers were represented by his excellency Cover
nor Peter II. Burnett, and the State Treasurer,
Major Roman, who are always present on patriotic
occasions. The army by Gen. Perslfer +. Smith,
Leuts Gibson and Stoneman, Col. Hiram Leonard,
and others whose names we did not learn. His
Honor, Mayor Geary, as usual, devoted himself TO
agreeable sociable intercourse. Among the city
fat n, we recognized Aid. Green, President OF
the first Board, Aid. BarteL Aid. sharon, Aid.
Leonard, Aid Grant, Aid. Middleton, Aid Green,
of The second Board, Aid. Stewart, and others.
Col Stevenson was as active in the ballroom as on
usual qallantry. Col. Collier, no keeps the strong
box OF the government, was equally attentive and
devoted, as was also Capt. Grayson. Capt. Shilli-
Der, Col. Holt, Cspt Folsom, Hon. N. Bennett, the
banker, +. Argent, Esq. The bench and the bar
were also well represented, Judge Morrison, JUS
tce Morse, Judge Shepard, Judge Brown, Hon T..
X. Heydenfeldt, J. h Hart, VIM. q. Wood, Esq I,
the gallant Col. Weller, and others. Senator
Brodenc of the San Francisco district, and Sena-
tor Van Buren, 81 the San Joaquin, both just elect
ed mere also busy VIII MsSs e the i1 Rat
~, DR. Rogers, DR.. Thorp, Gen. Vallejo and fami-
w, DIR. Holman, Of the steamer Oregon, Oliver
Cherlick, Esq agent Of Laws line, j. n. Ray
mond, Esq agent of the Howard line, and a num-
Der of members Of the past and succeeding legisa-
lures These, and host Of gentlemen whom we
| cannot name, were active in makiRg the occasion
all that could be desired.
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there were not os many present as the occasion
| cacd for, yet California Is improving IN this re.
| spect with gratifying rapidty The lady OF Capt:
Greysop, the female pioneer Of California, dressed
with becoming modesty and taste, received much
attention Her sister, Miss Petit, a SWEET little
treasure, Yves highly priced jewel in the casket.
Miss Hill, tall, graceful lady, in white, did not
| dance as frequently az would have Rraced the oc
| casion. Mrs. VIM Hart, the lady Of the popular
suctoneer in Montgomery street, was tastetully
| dressed and dance well. The lady OF Presid, nt
| Green was in her usual good spirits, while hr. j.
| ID. Hawks, a new conner amongst us, arrived Just
in time 20 lend her pre- TO the enchantment ct
the scene Mrs Wills, the authorizes of the Ode,
was Of course among the observed of all observers
/ Mrs Hermann, with her fine bust and graceful
| carriage, made decidedly good impression upon
all, while her daughter, OF sweet sixteen" was
IS graceful as ~ lph, and danced with spirit Mrs
| Vim N BurL head wore btautfu straw colored
| satin. and danced with the grace OF a fairy. Mrs.
| Buckley appeared TO advantage, dressed in white
satin skirt and black bodice, with appropriate head
dIese. A gay lrte widow in white, whose name
has escaped ne, with a supe abundance OF laughing
| curs and miscfievous eye, received the marked
attentions Of The gallant Colonel who marshailed
| the procession. Mrs. Wm. Fell whirled through
the mezy waltz with ease ard grace Mrs 5ulli-
van, who recently escaped from her witching
| widow hood, appeared In neat pink satin, and
danced gracefully. Mrs I. Mcguire wore pink
watered silk, frnged with Grape, and appeared IN
| very good taste Mise Sherwood, a lass from Yam
kee land, attracted Ruch attention Miss Bryant
| wore a figured satin, with outside Of lace. Mrs.
OF Palmer, Cook * CO., was as gay and brilliant
ss ever, as was Mrs. Noyes, the merchants lady,
as well ss Mrs Hooper, the accomplished lady OF
one of the firm 81 Cross, Hobson u Co. Misc
Brewer, from the Sandwich Islands, looked exceed
inPly neat and modest, in white. Mrs Stillmf an
was dressed in blue velvet, and danced with be-
coming grace. Mrs White, the merchants lady,
wore very becomingly, rich pink satin. Mrs. Mel
lus appeared very modestly attred, and was usual
w entertaining 10 conversation. Mrs Capt Wm
Webster, the two Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Gates,
were each appropriately dressed for the occasion,
and danced well. Mrs. Roland appeared in white,
with tasty head dress, and danced with admirable
taste.
There were an hundred others, whose names
and ceuntenances we had not the pleasure OF know
ing, whose presence added interest and briancy
TO the scene. Among such garden OF flowers, !
10 not to be wondered at that an occaaionai choice
one should he PAS sed without receiving that atten
ton which its beauty and merits demand Ihsre
. vitching misses, and gay, laughing and intelligent
widows, and ell put forth their best endeavors tt
make everything pass Oft with that pleasure IN
mingled with regret, which should characterize
like festive occasions. At a late hour IN the nom
inR, the party broke up, each and every pesseC