The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-11

The company is OF very superior character, con-
sasing Of ladies and gentlemen in about equal num-
bsrs, nom North, South East and West Virginia
and South Caroline seem to be most largely repre-
scented; but We have enough Of Others to make our
circle miniature presentment Of the great American
republic
On Tharsday night the 18th ult., the annual fancy
ball came OF with great Sclat. Everything was con-
ducted in admirable order under the direction Of the
elcieat corps o. managers consisting Of the follow
ing gentlemen:-
5 Owiass A0dssn Esq., s. Saisa, Jr E,q
AaEl FROM soUM CAROuSA.
Dc "a As s Hs.s.- NJ rorssss Esq,
sw. a:ssea Esq q. Wv -s sa.sIisfor ria Esq.
r Calhoun ~ 1sc.-.l WI Is. s T. A't''''''
siaa.sl Er.A,as, Esa ,,,o G,eIss wrn., ESQ.
S a 4 Ss, ss q Wv s a ss;i hs e.
Oh Andrew BeiTosa c.u.. WIN r. R'''rsa0n' Jr- Esq,
JAAos Wright L D. Hutchison
Your correspondent Is all unused to the technical
terms appropriate to the dencation Of such scenes
but can. perhaps, afford you some general idea
Of the principal characters and costumes of the
occasion
Miss NJ c., Of South Carolina appeared In
the style Of Louis Qustorze with dress of blue bro
cade and white satia, her arms jewelled, her hair
powdered and ornamented with buuchss Of rose
flowers and diamonds. She moved through the
maxes Of the dance with grace and dignity that
would have we'll beftted the courtly presence of lie
Grand Aonarque himself. Miss Rebecca K, Of
Norfolk, Va, appeared as La File du Regiment.
This Costume is too well known to require special
ia n NO ladv 0f Il, Al
persopal attractions, and, with her dark hair sal
sparkling eyes. erect carriage and elastic move
naents made an excellent impersonation of the gay
snd spirited Daughter Of the Regiment Miss NJ
E., Of 8tsunton, Va, appeared IS the alden Of
The MisE IN white tulle dress with long veil Of
eoaamer texture. floating ia airy folds around her
persoo. She was PROFESSIONALLY one Of The chic
Mis- r. A., Of Georgetown, South Carolina, wore
the drc@ of Gipsy-the body of blue, red, aud
black ooefs and the skirt blue striped With red her
hair partly gathered behind, somewhstd Ia Grecgps
and yet resting uncondned upon her neck. This
style Of dressing the hair quite new to me, and
comported admiralty With the regular features and
handsome contour Of head and shoulders Of the lady
Miss &. g., OF Bal imore, ayoung lady of sprightly
aoA spiritual expression, represented Drysd in q
0ress q white muslin, trimmed with oak leaves.
Her splendid suit Of blonde hair, flowing In Uavy
mas, enveloped her person to the waist and was
crowned with wreath Of flowers. Miss 8. H., Of
Mobile, appeared as Pocahontas. Her dress was o
red skirt, over white muslin black velvet bodice,
richly spsnged, aud her long hair falling in massive
piaits over bare shoulders
Miss 8. D., Of North Carolina, re presented Gipsy
Queen, and was one of the most striking persons in
the room Her costume consisted of black skirt,
blue Jacket and red cloak, with basket on ner arm
and broad trimmed hat She received much atten
0on, and was evidently fAvorite. Miss S. F., OF
Charleston, South Carolina, appeared as Jeanne
Dcane In white muslin. with plaid scarf confined
TO the waist with the Scotch thistle and fastened by
magnificent cameo on the shoulder. Mrs. W. W.
a. OF Georgetown, South Carolina, had the part Of
Little Red Riding Hood Her petite figure brilliant
black eyes, and youthful expression, were well suited
TO the character, although 1t surprised me to learn
that one apparently 30 young was among the mat
roos OF TIE company Mrs. D. L. R., Of Kanavha
county, Va, une noupeQe nartee, appeared ia her
rsal character "a bride Her graceful forps above
her bridal dress.
Miss \; K. Ct the Salt Sulphur, young lady
not very far advanced in her teens bore the part
of an Italian peasant, and was specially noticeable
for her becomng costume and personal beauty
Mss O. H., Of South Carolins, appeared as q Swiss
peasant. with skirt OF white muslin, trimmed with
blue and cherry coond ribbon, blue boddi; e
apron, and little straw hat. jiuntly set upon her
bead. We must not forget too. to mention Miss Gay
Il, young miss OF seven years, who fitted about
Che room IN white dress. wreathed with flowers, a
veritable little mountain fairy Besides those above
mentioned, must not forget 70 chronicle that tie
rooms were well crowded with the beautiful aud
fashionable who acted no character on the occasion,
D1t we're greAtiy aumlred Notwithstanding. such
we're Miss P, Miss M, Miss B.. Miss c., and Miss B.
again, &c. Nor must neglect to pay q merited tri-
butte 10 the lovely and accomplished Miss L., Of South
Carolina 70 whore kind assistance though taking
part in the ball herself most Of the vsites had been
Indebted for the tasteful preparation and arrange
Eent OF their costumes
Amongst the gentlemen, 10 whom we must allude
but briefly, we observed Mr.. S. b.. of Baltimore
dressed a. Mexi ian rsnchero with the broad som.
brero, blue ia ,ket. orange pants, open from the
knees, trimmed with silver buttons, and under pants
OF white. This was beautiful costume, and became
Its wearer exeelleutIy we'll Mr.. s. ia fine dancer
and together with La File du Regiment, executed
the polka In very superior style. Mr.. Of the Salt
s,1phur, displayed o grand costume of black velvet
ls doublet and breeches slashed with orange silk
lila neck and wrists encirced With rufles and DOLLAR
- point lace, and upon his head cap of black vel
vet with sable plumes, confined by splendid dla-
raond. This costume was admirably got up, and
with The olive complexion dark hair and eyes, and
peaked beard Of IT, wearer, made out the Spanish
graDdee b mHreMe Mr.. 8, Of Baltimore played
Paul Pry, and perpetrated mischievous FRANKS with
2 very natural air. Mr.. G. D., Of South Carolina, in
red jacket, Kossuth hat, with red scarf and other
sipsy sdorDmens, represented the king OF the Clip
eses. Mr.. D., OF South Csrolins, appeared ss an
Indian chief with blanket and feathers, and bow and
arrows, tomAbAwk, scalping- knife, aud war whoop
Ills tall and erect form, straight, black hair and
complexion, TO which art bad probably lent but
sddnionsl tswnines, suited the Indian character to
Mr.. w w g.. Of Georgetown, South Carolina
Came out 80 The gentleman Of the old school-a.
though really OF very Juvenile appearance, his cos
cme made aim tale courtly old gentleman OF three
gore ms black dress coat, white vest, knee
o.e az he most elegant costumes on the ball. Mr.
H. oi bou,sana, appeared In q court dress consist
~ que ~gA oecked With silver, white pants