Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-08-19
ZEPHYRS FROM THE OCEAN HOUSE.
NUMBER
Ocean House, August IL, 1852.

cause of an equal amount Of amusement
ss last year. | made sligh, mistake
in saying that this year was the first ap-
pcarance of Mrs. Chadwick at the Ocean
House she was here for a short time
last season. Ii is also said that made
a mistake in speaking OF the eyes of one
Of the prominent and popular bellies, in
my last letter; stated that she had
black eyes, she most positively do
clares thar they are Lius Well, | am
willing to admit this, for her sake but
my opinion is that they are sometimes
biue'h and sometimes biackish, just us
circumstances may light up her coun-
tenRnce, and cause those obs Of the soul
to glow with excitement,-thcy are
sparkling enough, IN oil conscience,
whatever their color may be.
BY the way, must tell you of IA
nous Serenade by GongFs Band, which
was given to beautiful and popular Ia
dy, at this house, few nights since
She had already received a number of
choice Serenades from the Gcrmanians,
at the request ol different gen,lemen,-
shen friend from New York deter
mined to give her one which should
eclipse all, Just as a matter Of sport
SO about two o'clock, he procured the
Gong Of the house, and sailed forth OH
the piazza, directly under her window,
and commenced playing, accompany
ing il with kind Of Chinese singing
The house and the neighborhood were
soon aroused by these terrific sounds, At
the dead hour of night, for none could
tell whether his instrument or his voice
WAS most hideous. lla happened TO
stand near the window OF Bochsa, whose
msditations or dreams were terribly dis
turbcG, = and the old gentleman sprang
to his feet, opened the window, and
shouted, Shy Gar, is you crazy, or am
dc dcbil come TO airth z" Just at this
momcm the fair lady quietly threw open
her blind, and poured large pitcher Of
ice water directly upon the head Of her
gallan, improvisator, the spray Of which
fell upon poor Bochsa and gave him
terrible cold.
The shower came most Unexpectedly,
and the music ceased as il an icy wand
lad paraly sed his fingers and hls tongue.
lie walked into the house, dripping as
if just from the bath, declaring that he
believed his instrument was ruined
About twenty gentlemen Witnessed the
operation, and made the stiffness of
night perfectly wild with their shouts.
This model amateur Iids not ye, an-
nounccd when he will give his second
Screnadc by GongtS Band I; may he
have more moonlight and less showers
the next time.
Since my last letter, there have been
ii large number Of arrivals here, and
among them many beautiful bellies,
some OF whom have been acknowledged
and distinguished us such previous to
! this year.
Miss Margaret Adridgc, of Baltimore,
is always y fascinating and bewilching
| belle, wherever she may 90 she Is tall,
graceful and dignifed. She has Il
splendid figure, and walks like Queen |;
her eycsarc brilliant and beautiful, and
speak that peculiar language which
touches the heart Of man, and causes
the stcarnness of his nature to yield to
the gentle impulses of his heart. AL
ways agreeable, she is great tavoritc
and receives unbDundcd attention. She
wins many hearts, and has tho kind
feelings of all who know her. Her pop
ularity is natural, and sho could not
AVOID being lavori,c, even il she wish
cd to do so.
Miss Eliza Aldridge, sister OF Miss
Margaret is also a great iavorite and "a
marked belle. She has IA pleasant lace,
rosy cheeks, black hair and eyes which
twinkle like the stats Of night when all
is quiet on the earth around, and peace
prevails along the heavens broad arch
of blue. She has very pleasing man
ners, receives Il great deal Of attention
and is justly popular, Both young
ladies are fine dancers. among the best
in the house, and they are constantly
sought by the gentlemen as parties in
this amusement.
Mrs. Col. Draper, Of New York. is a
magnificent looking lady stately and
majestic, sho move. along with Queen
ly dignity and elegance. She has an
aris,ocratc face, the features Of which
exhibit sterling traits oi character.
Mrs, Sanford, from Massachusetts,
is n very pleasing lady che has very
marked iaee, beautiful eyes and a
sweet smile. She is quiet aud unassum-
ing in her manners, and invorite with
all who know her Her profile 10 very
fine 90 the whole, her face is one that
would always be noticed, even in a
crowd her manners are very pleasing
She has a powerful contralto voice, and