Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-09-04


" Reception, Yellow.
next give you the
PROGRAMME OF DANCES
Promenade, Gipsey March, Busmann.
2 Quad,il!c, Ferdinands, Mar's.
Polka, Love, Ach & Krach Bvgmann.
Quadrille, Martha, Sras".
Waiz, Rays of Hope, Lanno.
Quadrille, Louisen, Shouss.
Schottisch, Kladdradatsch, B1gmann.
Quadrille, Homage, St,auss.
Polka, Sylph, 7hede.
10 Quadrle, Without title, Strauss.
IL Polka redowa Fancy Ball, Bygmann.
Supu, h,1mission Of forty minutes.
IL Quadrile, Charivari, Strauss.
I3 Waltz, Evening Star, Lanntr
IA Quadrilc, FL Dorado, Strauss.
Is schottisch, Reve PAmour, Hsim'muilv.
Is Quadrille, fiaute voice, Sralss
IL Polka, Upper Ten, Zarahn
IS Quadrille, Pick-pocket, Cucent.
10 Waltz, Adeladen, Strauss.
20 Quadrille, Souvenir del Carnival, Strauss.
2l Polka, Exeter, SroGss.
Of course, in q Grand Dress Ball of
this kind, there is not such variety Of
costumes 10 describe, Ms in Fancy
Bail, and there must necessarily be
something Of a sameness in the parlicu-
lnrs. The following descriptions are
qIite accurate, and were noted down
during the evening, with care, after
close inspection.
Among the many we'll dressed wom-
en- in tie ballroom, it would, perhaps,
be difficult 10 discriminate, without SEEM
ing invidous, but think that the gen
eral impression was that the palm was
TO be warded to the richness, sinplici-
ty and refinement o. the white dress Of
Mrs. J. w. Coleman, Of Cincinnati.-
Perhaps the air and carriage of the
lady-the quiet dignity Of her easy
movement, and the graciousncss oi her
presence, may have lent their charm 10
the rich tissue of her dress perhaps it
was the figure that still further aided
the effect Of her costume,-perhaps 1t
was the one rose upon her jct-b lack
hair, hut, certainly. to whatever II was
owing, Mrs. Coleman was, last even
ing, in the language Of Spencer, "a
fayre and noble ladye, in rare guise
bedygh."
Mrs. Walter C.. Barclay, OF New
York, was dressed in a rich and splcn-
did satc-coiored figured satin she was
one Of the most dignilied and beautiful
ladies in the Hall, and attracted much
attention.
Madame Wallace Bouchellc, figured
satin, beautifully hoanced and very
rich.
Misr Ellen Woodbury., ofPor,smouth,
n. H.; corn colorcd SATIN covered with
lace she wore splendid necklace, and
appeared as boautiiui as ever She
danced much and well, ana received
great deal OF attention.
Mrs. Col. William Gates, OF this town;
white muslin, trimmed with white satin.
with a beautiful wreath OF flowers on her
head che is fine hooking ard pleasing
lady. Her sister, Miss Carter. WAS
dressed in 4 plain corn-co!orel satin !;
she has an agreeable face, and is Il very
pleasan! lady T; both ladies received Il
mood ln,1 of ,,,.,t;,,
Miss Camilla Scot, daughter OF Gen.
Scott; plain white muslin with deep
flounces very neat and exceedingly
appropriate.
Mrs. James Tenant, ofPhiiadclphia {;
pink and white striped silk, very rich
and entirely unique, ,-one of the most
beautiful dresses in the hall.
The two Misses Jarvis, Of Middle
town, Connecticut white satin covered
with white muslin, beautifully trimmed
with wreaths OF flowers. These dresses
were very rich, and the young ladies
received great deal Of attention; their
bright and pleasing faces always iasc-
nate all around and within the a,mos.
phere Of their lovelncss. The young
er wore her hair dressed in the style Of
the "Greek Slave"
Miss Winthrop, Of New York; white
muslin with deep Hounccs F; she has a
fine figure, and was one OF the best dan
GERS in the hall
Miss Saliie Tennent, of Philadelphia;
spotted sils, very pretty she is quite a
tavoritc with the gea,iemcn.
Miss Lizzie Hoffman, Of Baltimore !;
white muslin covered with Polka spot
ted ACE
Mrs. Gen. Wayne figured Tartan
muslin, with satin waist.
Miss Saltus, of New York pink satin,
covered with figured lace.
Mrs. Co.. Scott, daughter of Gen.
Scott; beautiful pink plaid silk.
Miss Winthrop, OF New York pink
satin, covered with pink Swiss muslin !;
she is very handsome.
Mrs. Francis J. Grund, Of Washing
ton ; dark figured silk a very stately
and liue-looking lady.
Mrs. SayIes, Of Providence neatly
and plainly dressed.
Mrs. Messerole, OF New York plain
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