Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14
WHOLE NO 1892

Mrs. Dix, Of New Orleans, has very
pleasing face, an is much admired by
those who know her well. She is very
intelligent and converscs most delight
fully. Her husband is one OF the most
agreeable gentlemen at the house.
Miss Doane, ofSt Louis, il a spright-
ly, pleasant young lady who makes her
first appearance in public this season.
She is charming creature, full Of life
and joyousness, and beloved by all. .
The Germanians gave Serenado,
Monday night, TO several ladies at this
House there is a great deal Of excite
ment as TO whom it was given,-but it
is utterly impossible to tell, as several
gentlemen gave it and several ladies
claimit. There are some amusing little
incidents connected with this Serenade,
but they are to be enjoyed only by the
initiated.
Bird Suppers are all the rage here
now, and Pcll, at the Restaurant, in the
basement of the house, is doing a ia
nous business he rarely ever closes
his establishment until almost morning.
am credibly informed that the Ger
manans will perform at the Cliffs, some
pleasant moonlight night, in the course
often days, provided u suitable subscrip-
ton is raised. They do not use the
same instruments in serenadng as in
playing at their Concerts and at the
Hotels, because the damp night air is
very injurious to them But on this
occasion they will use their best instru-
msnts and il is, therefore, right that
they should be remunerated to such an
extent as will repair whatever damage
may be done to their instruments by the
dampnoss.
Miss Ellen W ard sang in the Saloon
last Monday evening. There was
very large crowd present, and all were
more than delighted. Her voice has
materially gained in sweetness and exc
cuion since heard her last year. I
am informed by competent judges, and
among them several Of the Germanians,
who are certainly excellent authority,
that she Ia the best artistic amateur
singer in the United States. Amor z
other pieces she sang Jenny Lind's
"Gipsy Soug." An accomplished mu.
sician, OF high reputation told me that
he had heard Jenny Lind sing that song
a great many times, s,--and that the exc
cuiion of it by Miss Ward was almost
equal to that by Miss Lind. This, GER
tainly, is proud commentator and
Miss Ward deserves it.
The Hop at this House, Tuesday
night, was brilliant affair there were
q large number present, and among
them many beautiful ladies. None
looked lovcicr than the Misses Jarvis
Of Middletown, Connecticut. The cl-
der, whose sparkling black eyes and
animated face, and the younger, whose
bright wi ming eyes and sweet smile.
and splendid complexion, are charming
ALL continue u be general favoiitcs.
From all that can hear, am conf
dent that the Gernania Concert this ev-
ening will be brilliant affair, and that
i will be more numerous!y attended
than any of the previous ones have
been. My observing eye will survey
the scene Of beauty, and my pen shall
give utterance, in my next, TO the
thoughts which the scene and the
sounds Of lhe occasion call forth from
the SOULS deepest treasury.
In writing these letters, have but
one object in view, and that is to add to
tie amuscments Of the season by giving
truthful descriptions Of those who are
here. Everything is said in the utmost
kindness, and | am happy to find that
my remarks are relieved in the same
pleasant spirit by all. notice that
these letters arc extensively copied in
many Of the city papers, which, Of
course, is very gratifying 10,
THE SPY ATTHE OCEAN HOUSE.