The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-02
Schoolgirls MOUNTAIN.
SCHOoLEY'S MOUNTAIN.
SCHOLARS MOUNT, BELMONT HALL,
August %, 1851.


ScHooLEY's MOUNT, BELMONT HALL,
August %, 1851.
Rainy Jyeaher- Fancy Dress Ball Iableaur--
Sermons and Everything, &c.
rainy day in the country is thought, by some,
intolerable; but rainy day at watering place,
where the hotel is filled with talent wit, and
beauty, is very delightful thing. We have had
rain here for the last three days, and consequently
our amusements have been confined in Doors
Thursday morning a fancy ball was proposed for
the evening, and busy and amusing d ~ we had
Of it in the preparation for all were enlisted. 1t
proved to be decidedly the ball of the season.
Such sport and Northumberland q display of
artistic taste, with eyes SO bright and hearts so
light. Comparisons are invidious, SO will make
none, but briefly individu alize few of the bright
particular stars. Miss A., as Diana Vernon
looked bewitchingly, and her youthful an queenly
looking mother, as Ceres, delighted all; Miss G..
as Lucia, looked charmingly, and her sparkling
wit captivated many hearts; Miss j., as Ophsla,
with her wavy tresses flowing, sustained her part
well; Miss G.. and Miss H., as Spanish ladies,
were dressed in good keeping with their assumed
characters the former dazzled with her gipsy-ike
beauty and artless manners; the beautiful and
juvenile Miss ID as a marchloness in the reign OF
Louis XIV, was one OF the best in the room; the
modest little Quakeress, who felt so out Of place in
the gay ballroom, was very good. But must pass
all others, and finish by saying, the most
ing CHI of the evening were the deli LAZY
and nurse, and the little girl with the doll The
company retired some where in the small hours,
ami for anything of the kind, got up in so short
notice, it certainly did great credit 10 the ladies
and gentlemen of Belmont Hall Last evening was
devoted to tableaux, and they also, obtained much
deserved praise; Miss q e as Norma, was persec:;
alo Miss M G f, as Desdemona, and Mr.. CT. as her
father; but Otbelo was failure. The complexion
too dark. and the figure neither manly nor Dig
nifed. Miss H as Mary, Queen of Scots, excel
lent; the Bandi:'s Br de capital the sold Woman
in the Shoe, who had many children she didn't
know what to do, created hearty laugh; also,
Miss q. c., as Lady Gay Spanker and Dolly,
Rowena and Rebecca, were fat, and the two
maids Of Scio. just entering into womanhood were
charming The tabtfaur all received applause lout
and long, and many thanks were returned to the
intellectual and amiable Mrs. G. (who was lady
drecti ess) and her competent and geat em any as
sistants. The evening ended with a merry hop,
much to the satisfaction and enjoyment of all pre-
sent. This morning the sun is brightly beaning
and the country with beauty teeming, boxing as
freshly green as the month Of June. Several par
ties have just started on. horse riding, Others are
bowling, walking, blackberry hunting, &e. This
evening the week closes with brilliant display Of
fire works To morrow We shall have a sermon
from some OF our clergy, and on Monday begins the
leave takipg-the return to the dus and vapor of
brick walls. Our bird, whose sweet warblings have
put many feather in the wing of time, leaves too;
blessings go with her 1t has been a very gay sea
son at the ball, and all leave this beautiful spot
with regret, and promise to meet here next sea
son. One ofyour milonaires, with his aniable ia
nily. left this morning. 1t is decided mistake in
leaving the country so early. September is a de-
hghtful month here, and Oct ,ber charming. Those
who can afford it shoul rem ain ana enjoy the early
autumn With a vote of thanks to our charmin.
hostess for her liberalty and superior management
in all things over which she presides, will close
this hasty epis.le. LOUIS.