The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-24
Os WEDNESDAY Eyre, NAY %, AT O'CLOCK.
VP Eliza oetAtoWn, N. J.

Q o . Q o o o o o Q o o o 0
AS matter Of course, could mot foTego toe cp
portunity to appear upon Euch IN occasion, ard
auen she evening announced foand myself among
sAe gay and festive throng. Upon entering
shs magnificent grounds Of Monsieur La CAaissa
one is struck with the great beauty Of
the place that looks more like SONS fairy
sposto than the homo Of mortal In the centre
Of park Of some twenty acres stands the mAAsion
Of La Chairse, surrounded by flower gardsG
Blooming w,.h almost every flower that Flora his
given to mortals. Upon approaching the house, that
by degrees doomed up from among the thick foliage,
tAe eye rested upon thousands Of variegated hghis
that came peeping through the thick bouquss,
while music from well trained band added to tbs
sashanting scene. The large and splendid apart
ments Of the mansion itself were thrown open for
ahe Walters, forming enc sal de danss and rCbsi in
eli shst was gorgeous and attractive to the eye and
taste. wishin the mansion were . thousand lights,
screaming from costly chandeliers, contributed each
Abesr mite to light up the beauty Of the place.
About three hundred invitations had been 3astrt
buscd among the friends of the host aui hostess,
bus owing to several causes about ono hundred and
fsy persons were present, but among those present
were the fairsst flowers OF American fashion aad
beauty. Among such galaxy of beauty il is diff.
eult, and perhaps some Injustice may be done In
psssiculsxizing, but IS 1t would be impossible TO
give You list Of all the fair DANES present, ! Will
content myself with . selection Of only few Of
those whom 1 thought most attractive, both for
beauty Of person and costume, % iOlows:-
Madame L'C. SO, as . dame de Ia cour Of Louis
XAV-Underskirt, riel white brocade, trimmed with
four rows Of tne bJulerie white roses and ribbon;
sverskirt, blue hrocade; waist, basq9e, trimmed
diamonds, feathers and large pick roses forming
charming ensemble, and presenting 8 most lovely
and animated picture OF tine gay court Of L3ais
Min v. d. LC. .se, step daughter Of the fair and
lovely hostess, was dressed as Mercedes; poionies,
white skirt with pink stripes, trimmed wish gold
lace; hair richly and tastefuily dressed and orns
msntea. This young lady, during tas evening,
charmed the sucieuce by her mastery Performance
Miss G. 10 Sc, sister of che above, dressed SIS
cherry eolored iobeis blue overskit, trimmed With
hue ribbon; hair powdered and decorated wi.h new
hown foves; eyes dark and flashing, the brightest
hilliants in the room.
Hiss F. t. .ncs Of EIizabethto wa Warehouses
Louis Qaatosze yellow uoderskirs and boe ovs-
skt, trimmed with white r0ses hair 20 yiered rich
and beautiful. All the cavaliers Of the room gave
homage TO this belle of the dance.
Mrs. Ii. L. noe, Of New York Countess de Guse-
BsCa white br0cade underskirt, trimmed with white
roses. OyeTskirs was blue, with pink ribbons, rosss
and diamonds. Hair powdered ls Louis Qas.orzs,
This lady was bright particular in the conssslla-
hon OK beauty in the ball room. young ami bsau.
tNOl bride just blooming into WON aIhooi, all the
gslsnss Of Inc room We'd with each other in winniog
..The lovlest of the lovely,
Tho fairest o. the f.a''
Miss l.. nee, of New York, sister in-,3w Of the
above, charming Marquise dress vas perfect, se-
ing Of white and blue, trimmed With flowers and
peajg, lcopea on each side with roses. Her hair
flashing with iaats, she was the dangerous rival
NJ hHr rna mis- fnY "a natW HATS
With h. one IT wa. sishs ana despair,
Mrs. W. ton, Of Mes York-Sp anish lady piak
Dress trimmed with HACK velvet. Hair dressed With
q high backed comb. black veil and pink rcsc..
Misses O. rs, Of r New h x0sRsnsss Soaag sisters
peasantess. Short skirts trimmed vita PINK ribbon;
head tsssefuly dressed In high cap O, the Freacb
peasantry. Who would not be shepaerd, with
such fascinating shepherdsss2
Misses LIB. r. One sister dressed as Flora
white Mastin dress, trimmed with wreae0s OF pink
roses encifoiing the Gkrt and forming four or Ave
founces. A wreath Of the same crossing the brow.
" How many ionssd to be rose that they might kiss
that brow"
The other sister French peAsAntsss; plainly
and simply dressed. Beauty unscosned was aiorn-
MS. Lab. r, the mother Ct the above ladies', vas
dressed plainly and neatly according to the snpe Or
taste Of French ladies'
Mirs Bella G. y, daughter Of one Of our repressn.
tssives abroad. Dressed in plain white, founced
already gives indications Of plsyiog the belle.
Mrs. F. .er, Of Philadelphia Rich procais dress
raised flowers, gold lace and fringe; velvet head.
dress, trimmed with gold. one Of the ricaes. and
MOST appropriate in the room. A young widow,
lovely and graceful. Let " Bsnedcs's" beware.
could give you many more dresses bat en-
afraid Of taking up too much of your s2scs. The
above were the most prominent and msy be taken
ss sample of the bal costume.
nasmuch ~ my prejudic.s run more in favor Of
eemplimenting the fair than the gentlemen, you
win excuse from entering into lengthy alluslon
10 the lords Of creation" who had the honor OF
dancing, chatting and flirting with the above upon
this interesting occasion.
Col. ID. son, Of Paterson, NJ. A Turk scarlet
velvet coaA trimmed with gold lace; white bree .hea
gold fringe and red veives Cashmere scarf and
cap Ia Turk. Toe richest dress In the room.
Mr.. Le M ne, of New York Darsiaug, cha.
sacier in the Three kusketsers" of Dumas Much
M. Il. II. p; Prince of Como; ehsyssssr we'll
NJ Fsw. g, an Egyptian; natural character for
this gentleman 70 assume.
Me-. g. q, . Zouave.
Mr. W. X *. p 3 = " loo ~ |. Dur.ou...sr.
NJ @ W. 9. n, a Hamlet.
Mr. D. W. g. n, q Greek an ancient Creek.
Nh. A. d. n, Q sailor. The only objection WAS
us leei was ustic 700 nasulM eppfosc1iug nearer
the "Iand roll ~ than the roll Of the salt sea.
Mr.. I. T.W a, brigand. he looked the cha
rActer naturally that all In the ballroom felt IL ne
eeessry to guard their pockets against him.
Mr.. II. ID, Edgar, Of Ravenswood.
Mr.. Ia 9. ~, the host Of the evening, dressed as
Marquis. Ihis representation was the rscipiant
Of many vel deserved compliments.
The dancing commenced ct O'Clock in the
evening, and vas confined until IL o'clock, whsn
the company va invited to supper. Everything
sbas cosid tempt the appetite was spread ia e.sa.
abundance upon the tablea Fall Justice having
been cone 10 the viAnds Of the supper the company
were again usbered into the ball room, wber, thu
dancing was resumed, and ended not till O'Clock
m, shn uaarniuC when hrcohfAat WAS enro-..,