The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-24

James Merooe- Penn Samuel GoveGAeur, Md.
Judge Jones, Ohio. Seml Duncan Missisipp
DR.. Bedford N. Y. Hugh Rose s. O.
Beoj. IDgerson Penn W. Il. Hubbard. NY
J. IL. Middleton, s. q. p. r. Hoffman, N. Y.
J. @. Brown, California s. n. Davis, mississippi
Eugene Keteitse, VI. John y. Purdy, N Y,
Thomas hsCarty,N.Y. John Paine, NY.
Gen. 0'Dopn6H, Md Fredk Lawrence, NJ Y
Edw. Shift, Louisiana. J. N Phelps N. Y.
J. W. Gerard, NY. j. Ruaedge. sc
Gov. Power, 81 LUCIA Geo. ii. WGrca N. "
J. II King, NY. H. King, Georeia
William Gerhard, NY. Eugene Thorn, NJ
Tbomae Gibbs NY. VS.. Kernochsn,N
John Cochran. Y. H Kuhn PeanSYtyauia
John II. Thomson, NJ. Lieut.. Grsyson. IT, S.N
W. @ ii. Waddell, N. Y. Oooacl Ward s. c.
The following gentlemen were appointed to have
exclusive charge Of tho ball, acting dire ,tors
FLOOR COMMITTEE. COMMITTEE.
Blue Badges. Rad badges
Capt r. Richie, u. s. N. ThOoas McCattY, N. Y.
+. L. Waddell New York. Harry Mccall, Penn.
John Sdell. Louisiana. William Aston, s. g.
Gen. o'Donneli, Maryland. J. B. Thomson, New Jersey
SUPPER COMMITTEE.
White Badges
Colonel II Thorn, ny. Gen. T. Csdvaliader, Penn
+ P. Corbin, Paris. J.H Middleton s Carolina
The following rules for the government Of tho
bah were then adopted -
4 Tickets Of admission for a gentleman with ladies'
$40 gentleman without ladies, &c.
Entree and dancing to commence at nine O'Clock
8. supper will be announced BY Grand March the
directors occupying the heads Of each tabla.
THE BALL.
The Messrs. Marvins had their arrangements COM
pleted ut an early hour, but it not until ten
O'Clock when the entree was completed, and the
dancing commenced. The management was admit
rable, and everything went of in first rate order.
There was mono Of the out of door display, as has
been customary heretofore, but every expense had
been lavished on that in doors.
The company assembled, after the first stiffness Of
the entree had been worn off by quadrille, seemed
to settle together. and mingle like pleasant family
party, without any of that hauteur and aectation
much charged upon the yisitants at the U. Hotel.
Here were assembled an array Of the youth and
beauty and fashion, that has long been the boast Of
this fashionable resort. We could not but regret,
however, the absence Of the Queen of Philadel-
phia," Mrs. DR. Rush, who was too i'll to make her
appearance in the parlor even.
Among the many distinguished ladies present, We
must allude to few, whose dresses and beauty par
ticulariy attracted our attention, hoping to be par
doned by those overlooked. as our eyes dazzled by
those nearest, could not possibly behold all in such
m assemblage of loneliness. In Difference to years,
however, we will begin with the married ladies,
for, of course they must be older than the madens
yet to be wooed and welded Mrs G. A. D-s
of New York, attired becomingly in black, held
large bouquet as coquettishly in her hand as if
but one score instead of two was her portion Of
years. Her stylish daughter was with her, dressed
In white, in an embroidered founced muslin robe.
Mrs Meg, of New York, wore pearl colored
brocade, trimmed with costly point lace, cape,
seevesand cap Of the same, and splendid diamonds.
Mrs DR.. B., of n. 7, had on a watered poplin,
trimmed also with superb point lace Mrs. II :, of
feathors, and magnificent lace Mrs. WI, Of
N. Y, in a blue and white brocado, trimmed
with guimpure lace. blue and silver headdress,
pearl and diamond necklace. Mrs. Tn, ofN. j.,
wore white tartleton with three Aounces edged
with crimson, and head-dress to suit. Mrs. W-n,
of MISC, was Attired in white lace, with founcea
Topped up with red flowers. Mrs. A, Of Philadel-
phia, wore pink brocade. Mrs CIR, of Philadel-
phis, was richly dressed, and her daughter wore
white carleton, uniquely trinmed with blue satin
ribbons, very tasteful and becoming Mrs. W. Of
New York, was also attired in costly brocade, and
her daughter. in many founced white dress
New York, had on The prettiest dress Of ALL mus 5.
LIN dotted with silver, and the founces embroidered
with the same. Miss McC- was dressed in her
usual style Of elegance. The Misses W, of New
York, wore one pink and the other corn colored
silk, beautifully made. Miss s-.a white muslin.
They were the graces. in number and appearance.
Mrs. H, of New York, wore diamonds around her
head, and dress dark; her daughter was attired in
more all in WHITE illusion dress and white flowers,
was charming, with her black eyes and raven hair.
Miss vi, Of New York, wore gossamer dress,
with aounces edged with yellow. Mrs. v, in rich
brigade Mis-. M;. New YORK il White trimmed
tnguished for the simple elegance Of her toilette,
all white, three founces, but not single ornament,
not even flower. Miss B., Of Baltimore, in pink
gauze. Miss W, Of Baltimore, in black, was the
most beautiful of all.
THE SUPPER TABLE.
On entering the room we saw beautiful display Of
temples, trees, helmets, pyramids, &C., &c in great
variety, the handiwork Of Albert Yahr, the confcc-
TONER to the hotel On the centre of the two tables
in the largest room, were elegant temples Of liberty
composed Of two tiers of columns supporting dome
upon which stood the Goddess Of Liberty, holding
the American shield suspended from the inside Of
the dome hung cupid, and standing on the floor
beneath was figure Of Washington. These tom
pies fanked either side with other six sided
temples, of kind Of Gothic lattice work. composed
Of irosting and these again were fanked with trees
Some of the trees had cherries hanging from the
limbs, and others had birds sitting on them.
The tables in the wing had great variety of or
naments also but the most striking were some he'll
cross table at the head Of the room, attracted the
eye Immediately on entering.
The ingenuity of the confectioner must have been
exerted to the utmost in providing so great and ele
But We must not forget the square pyramid Of
napkins standing in the centre of the table at the
head of the room, built by one of the walters.
This formed very imposing locking ornament as
pure white sugar, until nearer approach dispelled
the illusion.
THE SUPPER.
And now Mr.. Yahr having finished his decsra-
tions, comes Morris, the famous head waiter, with
his decorations in the shape Of subs.antiah for
supper, composed Of boned tsrkey, chicken, ham in
various ferns, game of all kinds, together with all
other decacies suitable to the occasion, in great
pToiusIol 1sous NIL ptou tWeiVe, tne siguat was
given for supper, and soon, with appetites shapened
by the exercises of the ball roon might be seen the
beaux and bellies vending their way to the dining
room, where they soon found places Mt the well
filed board and showed their appreciation Of the
feast by the disposition they made Of the good
things before them.
w tn the assistance Of Morris's admirably trained
band Of walters who helped everybody quickly, and
without tho least confusion.
After supper, the company again repaired to the
ball roome and went to dancing once more with as
much zest as though they bad but just begun.
As a finale came the famous German cotillon, at
which some thirty stood up to commence with, un-
der tho leadership of Mr.. HcCarty, but by three
o'clock they were all tired down. and the bah closed
in most adniuble style.
And 50, with . good morning to our readers,
we close our imperfect sketch Of the Grand Dress
Ball Of the season Of 1852 at Saratoga Springs. We
shall try next year to do better.