Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-15
From the Richmond Enquirer.
Fancy ball at Fauquier White sulphur
Springs.

deem il In uneXceptonable taste to do SOL Tor
we did not venture within the thronged pre-
cincts of the ballroom. But at the close of
every dance the monarchs and subjects of the
hour forsook the festive hall to breathe the fresh
air upon the portico and we noted many cos
tunes worthy of mention.
Mrs. F., of Washington, appeared in the
attire of royal bride-and well did her robe
of white watered silk embroidered in gold
her rich velvet and the diamond circlet by
which it was confined upon her clear, smooth
brow, display her chastely perfect beauty.
Mrs. B., of Washington, long after all
the guests had assembled-we might almost
say towards morning, '-dawned upon all eyes
as the morning star" Her symmetrical form
was enveloped in cloud-lke dress of white,
bespangled with stars-its feecy folds now
sweeping the ground, now borne upon the arm.
The morning star shone resplendent upon her
brow, and amongst the knot of clustering ring
let's at the back of her head, you could distin-
guish the waning moon cleaning through the
folds of a mist-like veil.
But, shining beside the Morning STAR" the
"Lone Star, represented by Miss H, of
Washington, did pale its lustre. Her dress
was the exact hue of summer sky on q cloud
less night. The spangled veil of cerulian blue
was fastened in the centre by a single brilliant
star, reminding you of Wordsworth's lines
'Sad as a star when only one
Is shining in the sky"
The loneliness Of the morning hour was
further illustrated by Miss S., Of Fauquier,
whose beaming face looked forth from be.
meath rose-tinted cloud, that descending, en-
veloped her whole person, and proclaimed
Aurora" about to open the roseate portals Of
day.
Night had two representatives. The one, Miss
c., of Richmond, who had been crowned
as queen Of beauty on the evening previous
She was enveloped in a black robe, radiant
with stars, crescent worn on her brow, and
overhead was flung a little veil, upon which a
exquisitely embroidered.
Nights other queen was Miss V, ofRap-
pahannock; and the choice of this character
reminded us of the nightingale voice which
| had delighted the guests Of Fauquier, often
making night musical during her brief visit
We should have liked to have seen the melo.
| dious night songster borne upon the young
| goddess's finger, in token of her musical gift.
The dress she wore was particularly effective.
| Her long, lose locks were crowned with a
| dadem of stars, of which a moon, nearly at
| the full, formed the centre. Her starry veil
| mingled with the dark folds of her dress, and
| almost touched her feet.
Her companion, Miss c. Of Mobile, was
most piquante representation of the Fairy
Queen. Her tiny, but well developed form,
and arch expression of playful capriciousness
| well beftted the Queen and the Fairy. From
beneath her crown of silver flowers her fair hair
foated, unbound, upon her shoulders and
| around her gossamer wings silver butterflies
sported upon her robe of airy texture, and in
L.. Il. L.. o,1,- h.
ieve there were those of her fairy majesty's
subjects who had fully acknowledged her mag
cal power before this wand was threateningly
| displayed.
Miss D., of North Carolina, looked superb
| as Countess. She wore her diamond coro-
net and her crimson velvet train, embroidered
| in gold, with as much stately grace as though
they were the insignia Of rank to which she
was born. Her beaming though high head
was perfectly unaffected, and, as she moved
about, upon her lip there played
A smile, that turned the sunny side o. the heart
On all the world"
Miss N, of Washington, looked very
| charming as a Marchese, wearing powdered
hair, costly brocade, made in the Pompadour
style, and an underdress Of white satin, deeply
| hounced with lace.
Miss s., of Maryland, wore a costume of
the same reign, and was frequently asked what
painting of what fine old master had stepped
from its frame and assumed her person.
Miss B, Of Westmoreland, in spite OF
the intense heat spread refreshingly cool at.
mosphere around her, by her admirable repre-
seutation of winter-her frosty coronet, Jewels
of icicles, and bouquets of evergreens, covered
with ice and snow. But the face was too
bright and summary for winter, save that of
II. L. -
Miss K, Of Maryland, in her highland
us Of the lovely Lucy Ashton, of Scottish
memory.
Miss NJ, Of Richmond, as the "Ameri.
can Flag" enlisted new patriots under the
banner of our country.
Miss T, Of Richmond, as "Humboldts
Reaper" reminded us of the story of Pygma.
lans statue when the mimic creation was sud.
denly endowed with life.
Miss s., Of Washington, looked the
Spanish lady to perfection.
Miss W, Of Baltimore, won much ad.
miration in white satin dress, embroidered
with beatles' wings and gold.
Miss P, Of Warren county, gave such n
living personaton Of Di Vernon, that we could
not but imagine that she had some strong
affinity TO SCOTS fair heroine.
We heard Of Miss W, Of Warrenton, as
the Maid Of the MIST" but in her ETHEREAL
character she was invisible to our eyes.
Miss P and Miss W, both of War
renton, were very lovely as Greek girls.
Miss f. F., Of Alexandria, well became
her novice attire, in spite of her native man
ners and face that recalled the description Of
Rogers Geneva
$50 lovely, yet so arch, so full of mirth,
The overlowings of an innocent heart"
Miss P, of Richmond, looked the roguish
Gypsy Girl.
OF peasants, there was most picturesque
group. Miss M, of Richmond, Miss S.,
Of Fauquier, Swiss Peasants; Miss Mex,
Of Baltimore, French Peasant; Miss c., OF
Richmond, Spanish Peasant; Miss s., Of
Washington, Spanish Peasant; &c, &C., &c.
We are not able to recall many Of the gen.
tlemen's costumes, which, with some excep-
tons, were less striking than those Of the la
dies. Mr.. B., Of Washington, wore mag
nifcent Greek dress; Mr.. T, of Glouces.
ter, wore Mexican guerillo; Mr.. |. G., OF
of Culpeper, q Spanish count; Mr.. Nick.