The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-12

flowers; rich mosaic necklace and liberal sprnkling
of diamonds, in addition to her eyes. Some ancient
philosopher of crusty disposition has declared that
an intelligent and handsome widow makes the young
girls stand out Of the way" But he vile old
wretch that said so for in this instance it difficult
to say whether the "handsome widow" more the
fayorite OF the gents the ladies' We know too that
He would ask her for the dance
Who never danced before"
Mrs Dr-ke, of Boston, as Lady Gay spanker, quite the
lady, agreeabIy gay, and every inch spanker Fine
face and eyes dark as the reflection of ravens
wing
Mrs. B-gl-y, of Broadway, in the character Of Ar
dine, from the opera Of the Bohemian Girl" Richly
dressed with diamonds and ewey enough to excite the
envy and admiration of all the Gypsies. Summer, de-
lghtul pic MICS in the woods, and such scenes were
wildly recalled to mind in her presence.
Mr.. R-yb-lds, Fourteenth street, Spanish lady
reminding of the beauties sometimes to be seen on
the Prado Madrid and of the soft eyes which the ira
weller encounters among the Wild romantic regions Of
the Pyrenees.
Mrs. St-rchn-st, of Brooklyn Polish lady, as the
name suggests fair with those blue eyes Of north
ern clme;' dress velvet trimmed with silver lace and
embroidery.
Mrs. L-fs-ng of the epoch of Louis XIV. costume
rich and lastly combined Paul Pry remarked that she
was beautiful in anything and the lady bowed as If it
every day compliment.
Mrs. Cl-ke of Broadway as Mercedes Of Monte Crsto
crimson bodice of Swiss pattern crimson and black
skirts, black gaiter boots, high heels, tipped with
red, scarf of crimson silk, flowing back from
the crown of her head nearly to the floor;
arge ebony cross resting upon the fine white
muslin drawn up about the neck-fgure elegant as
that of Soto Dress brought from Paris and we would
almost think that the wearer with her large dark eyes
from the vineyards and sunny fields of southern France
Mrs. Gr-tt-n, a sweet and blooming BRIDE and Miss
Al-n her bridesmaid, amiable, affable, and modest
GAS the violet
When first it sees the sum-
Mrs B-chn-n the mother-in-aw of the BRIDE COM
peted the happy trio
Mrs. M-nr-e as Cracovienne. Good. lady with
fine figure is apt to understand the dress which be-
comes it. We sometimes think they must pay good
deal of attention this branch of natural philosophy
their notions of taste instnctivey appropriate in
many cases.
Miss B-uce as the Goddess of Liberty; modest and
unobrusve yet conspicuous among the desrabes Of the
company
Mrs. Mill as the s'Mad Of Athens ere we part
White satin, with silver embroidery-admrably adapted
to her fair and clear complexion She sings WE'LL and
gave the company ut the piano several choice
cation of all
"Oh, sing to me that song again,
That sweet, INDY ing straino
Mrs McKn-na, La File du Regiment. One
would think that the dispensaton of glass of brandy
to suffering soldier from such pretty vicdndiere would
him to forget his wounds and rise his feet
salute her. We would never excuse him if he didn't
never
Miss Ch--se, as a Quakeress, and Mrs. Barney as a
matron both characters well sustained in costume and
in department. though they declared that these worldly
pastmes verify moved them in the spirit to be present
this occasion to judge of the beauties of the Schotsche
and the Polka for themselves And verify these fair
friends edying, they much edited withal
Amen
Madame il, as q Warehouses of the court of Louis
XIV. White satin, founced with blonde lace pink
lowered overdress powdered hair tasteful hat and
feathers Charming woman and graceful in her
ments as she was engaging in her manners.
Mrs. Gibson, Queen victoria-rich costume, with
trail Her reign unclouded and marked by the du-
tiful devotions of her subjects.
Miss Pr-h, as peasant girl of Normandy-Youth-
full and beautiful fresh and sparkling May morning
among the mountains.
On her white breast sparkling cross she wore,
Which Jews might kiss and infdes adore.
Mrs. C-nn-ry, of Brooklyn-Purple velvet dress,
sleeves with and pink ribbons jewery and trim
kets. A welcome acquisition to the fair throng.
Mrs. Dr. KNIT, from - Falls N. Y.-Spanish
GIRL skirt of scarlet Cashmere bodice, scarlet trim
mngs and gold buttons; white muslin apron, trimmed
with Lace head dress black lace trimmed with orange
ribbons gold chain with jeweled depending from
the neck.
~ saw her in the Macy dance
Methinks see her yet
And that sweet face and those blue eyes
never shall forget"
Mrs. J. C-nn-y, Brooklyn-Eegant court costume
of Louis XIV.
"Leave but kiss within the cup
And IN not ask for wine"
The gentlemen compelled to dispose Of in very
summary manner Mr.. N-w-n courtier's dress of
Charles l.; Mr.. O-rke as a Greek; Mr. MID, Span
ish cavalier; Mr.. W-ds, Marquis Of Louis XIV; Mr..
Briggs as jack tar; Mr.. Stall, in domino; Mr..
L-d--n, az Q monk; Mr. R-d-ng, as Miss Ophea Capt.
tall Mr.. H-gh--ton, as o debardeur-very fine; Mr..
g-uce as an English sportsman; Mr.. B-uce, Jr., as
Shylock; Mr. Sl-yter, as q Chinese Mandarin Mr..
slaytr, Jr., as jockey Master Henry Garrish and
little Miss Houghton each in the fancy character Of
debardeur And there other character-monks and
friars and Night and Morning. and Mrs Partington and
Paul Pry and Robert Macare, kings princess pirates and
what not--in ALL company exceedingone hundred per-
At midnight there supper, after which the dane.
ing resumed with renewed spirit and animation per-
haps the champagne may had something to do with
tive do MT know but about three O'Clock the pageant
dissolved,
" And like the baseless fabric of vision,
Left not wre OK behnd.n
Mrs. Taylor's Fancy Dress Ball at WASH
ington.
WASHINGTON, March S, 1854.
very imperfect and incomplete description
ton having appeared of the brilliant fancy ball at the
ancient castle Of the Capules" in this city, Monday
last have felt mpelled, by of justice to the
many lovely ladies unjusy omitted and unnoticed to
send you attempt-however inadequate-to at least
record of the charming costumes with the appro
pirate initials, of these sighted fair ones.
is indeed true the writer referred to mentions
that this exnected fe had heen for