Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-08-25
From The Boston Bee.


In a constant succession OF brilliant
festivals, the peasure-seeking Ihrong
that fills Newport TO its utmost capacity,
have rendered the past week one Of the
gayest and the most delightful periods
ever witnessed here. For the graf tifica-
uon ofthe many distant readers OF the
Bee, let me sum up portion Of the
doings of the week down to the present
moment:-On Monday evening The
Hop" nt the Bellevue brought together
many Of the most beautiful women in
Newport forming a collection Of rare
grace and lovel.ne.s. The hall was
we'll filed by the votares OF the dance,
and among the numbers present many
distinguished personages were TO be
seen. Tuesday, was the regular receJ-
ton day at Fort Adams, and hundreds
of visitors availed themselves OF the
opportunity 10 witness this finely con-
s'ructed Fort, while enjoying delight.
iul ride around it's avenues. The Band
belonging 10 Fort Adams performed
some pleasing music during the hours
aPI ointed for visitors. thus rem ierlng
the occasion still more attractive. In
the evening, there was very brilliant
Hon" al the Ocean House. (mention
Of which was made in former letter.)
This was one OF the pleasantest affairs
OF the season, and was numprous,y
attended. The ladies were magnificent
" attircd. New York and Connecticut
Tor the beauty OF their fair representa-
lives, were certainly entitled 10 be
considered the banner States on Ihis
ba NJ
II. shared an unqualified express on Ul
admiration with her beautiful ard
que My sister, RS. NJ. Miss k. OF
Long Island, n. Y. was also bright
gem in the chaplet OF beauty.
Wedncsd day evening, the hoardcrs ut
the Bellevue, arranged, for lie first
time here, some IdJieduG, which met
with great success. They were
arranged IN tie fine drawing rooms OF
the Hotel, and at nearly hour every
available inch Of space which couiI
command view Of the miniature stage.
was occupied by the guests OF those
taxing part in The entertainment. The
! 7udie0ur were" The Noyicc,' Little
Red Riding Hood " Cuurad and
Gunare," Infant Samuel" Pocha
| hontas."" The Brilr,n - Scyuc from
) mmambua,' The Exile OF Libera,n
: The Love letter. '' Dolly Yarden'
and 4" Joe WilIct,' The toltnue
Teller" "a" Night and Morning" }" Ihe
Slave Market" ~" TIE Game OF Life"
d" LES Dans-nses nnd " Scene from
Faucy Ba H. These were all very
| truih!uily portrayed, md lie ladies and
lr,F 4 .,yJ
| deserve credit for their successful exer-
! lions. Alter each JU6Lcaur the
| Germanla Musical Society performed
some appropriate music, mn il to the
graillcasion OF a. resent. | am lndebt-
ed 10 Mr.. John Omstead for an oppor-
! tunlty 10 witness the entertainment for
| Thursday there was Il splendid Feie
| ChanWetTe, gwen by one OF The ds'lng-
ulshed residents OF this city, at which
some two hundred and lilty guests were
! present, embracing much OF the beauty
| and fashion OF Newport. 1t was Il
magnificent affair L. the evening The
Germaula Musical Society gave their
II first ,SOiTee DaRSante at The Atlantic
House. The Hall vas densely crowded.
The above have been the principal
I features in the weeks festival. Beside
those that have here hastily glanced
/ at, there have been several superb
dinner PARTIES, receptions, private SOiyees
Il private matinee mESic0ieS, &c, &c.
added to which can he mentioned cXcur-
sions on HE water accompanied by the
II Germanla Society. OF course | make no
mention OF the permanent attractions Of
the place, such as bathing, rides, &c.
n Tins afternoon there is 10 be another
reception at the Fort this evening n
Hop at The Ocean House and to-
morrow evening Camille Urso, the lit
tie vlolhi.t, gives Concert, assisted
Il by the Gernania Society. What other
watering p ace in this country can pre-
sent such an attractive programme OF
II pleasure and recreation in the same mum
Der of days
Among The musical novelties now
\ here, observe Alfred Jaell, Aihe
panis, and Signor Pereli, the pleasing
tenor of the Italian Opera. The latter
is looking quite rs attractive as when
The fire Havana Company awoke the
slumberlng enthusiasm OF Boston
audience. His voice still retains all OF
its peculiar sweetness.
The great India Rubber case
progresses slowly. MIR. Bradley, OF
H Providence, commenced his argument
for the defence, this morning.
Il The weather is excessively warm,
Il and the influx ofvlsilors continues with
undated numbers. Yours, truly.