The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-28

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Value Of an American Watering Place,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TRAvHLLING F0R PLElSUBE,
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SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAIN.


Gyand BaH at Belmont HaH-Preparatory
Meeting and DisGppointment--7 The Com
sitsees- The Guesfs-The Ladies, oHd
y Inducements.
On Friday night last came off the ball at this
Aoase, of which promised to give you des-
oription.
This grand affair had been talked of for some
days. and on Tuesday last the gong sounded,
calling the good people of the house together
fer the purpose, as the notice on the doors said,
"of considering the advisability Of having q ball
on Wednesday evening" After the ladies were
seated and it became quiet, the meeting was
called to order by Mr.. St. G. c., of Philadelphia,
e distinguished lawyer,) and . motion made
and seconded that Mr.. c.. Of New York, take
the chair. This was agreed to, and after Mr..
@. had taken bis seat, Mr.. 7. A., Jr., of Brook
lyn, was appointed secretary. The chair briefly
stated the nature Of the meeting, and requested
to hear what the gentl+ men present had to say
In regard to it Mr.. st. G. c., in his usual good
natured, easy and OF handed way, opposed the
idea, and Mr. @: upheld it. After great deal
Of TALKING, in which everybody seemed to join
and much laughing also, motion was made
and seconded, that we should have ball on
Wednesday. This was agreed to by the com
pany present, and the chairman, with the as
distance Of the secretary, appointed the various
committees, and the affair was finally settled.
The next day, however, the news Of the death
Of Mrs. Cone, wife Of the Rev. DIR. Cone, who
hes been in the habit Of visiting this place for
years, and acted "a the clergy man OF the place
for long period, was received, and our ball
was ct once postponed till Friday.
Early Wedn. eday m0r0ing the young ladies
aadogentlemen collected together on the green,
in the rear Of the hotel, where was collected o
large quantity Of hemlock, laucel &c., fir the
purpose Of making wresths and festOOns where
with TO decorate our ball room. All went to
work with good will, and by evening we had
great part OF our work finished. On Thurs
day the same thing took place, and 1t was really
beautiful sight to see go many young persons
30 employed. 1t was lovely day, a0d each
and every one seemed to enjoy it. Several Of
Tie married ladies were present, giving their
valuable assistance in various ways.
Thursday evening found all our filings an
iahed, and ON Friday we commenced to decorate
our room. The sides were Handsomely hung
with wreaths and festoons Of greens and flowers.
and presented beautiful effect After an early
dinner the room was placed in the hands OF the
veiers, stage for the musicians erected,
chairs and sofas placed, the 6opr chalked (by
one Of the colored walters, an artist Of decided
talent,) and every thing made ready for the eve
ming. The Junk, lattice passage leading
ffcm the old hou,e to the verandah, was deco
rated with greens and flowers 70 Is to form an
arbOr, q hung with lanterns Of various forms
and colorr. It made fine place to promena Q
n, aud where thoee who did not dance might
AZ ano talk and amuse themselves looking at
these in The ball room. About 8 o'clock the
guests from the Heath and Forest Grove
hotels commenced to arrive; ct 8 LIZ the
dancing began, and our young friend, Mr..
9. W T., Of Brooklyn, who was floor
nansger, did every thing in his power t,
make those present enjoy themselves, and for 50
young man did remarkably well. He was
ably assist. ~ Mr.. T. A., Jr., Of Brooklyn,
~ Mr. F. n. B Of Philadelphia, and to whom
too much praise cannot be a~arded.
Among the ladies present we noticed Mrs.
O., Of Philao elpbis Mrs. T., Of Brooklyn, by
many eaid to be the handfomest lady present;
Mrs D. Of Philadelphia, . lovely and fsscina-
ting yeung lady the Misses c., Of Baltimore
Miss T.. Of Philadelphia; Miss T., of Brooklyn.
daughter of Mrs. T Mrs A.. of Newark, from
the HEATH" and many others, all looking
beautifully.
The dancing was we'll kept up till about IL
O'Clock, the music was good, and every one
seemed to e. joy themselves, and to be sorry
when the time for departure arrived. The re-
treatments provided by our host, Mr.. Crowell,
obliged to him. No expense or labor wa spar ID
to make it the finest affair Of the season, and SO
indeed it wss find have spun ont long
yarn and fear you will find it any thing but in
tereeting. think we shall have to get you up
here next sea@on It il lovely spot, and you
would certainly enjoy it. FREDERICK.
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