The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-17
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GRAND BALL AND SUPPER
OF the
METROPOLITAN AS6O CITATION,
SHAKESPEARE HALL
Thursday EVENINQ FEpRuApy IA 1875


As early nine O'Clock long trains of carriages might
be seen vending their way to the Hall above mentioned
As the guests aghtsd from the vehicles they were cor
daily received at the door by the members Of the Re-
ception Committee, consisting OF Mr. Henry 5ewe Ran
coph Perrinchief and Daniel Lane who really deserved
great deal OF praise for their untlng exerons to make
the condition of the assemblsge pleasant possible
About three hundred nvi,aona having been extended
the saloon at 10 O'Clock crowded with gay throng
all eager for the dance. Sme difficulty being encountered
In keeping the gas burning slight delay WAS ccasoned
but the committee triumphsd all diHculsles and
succeeded in restoring the chandeliers to their usual
briiAncy The musicians then sent forth their softest
strains and all prepared for the promenade The sight
was beautiful one The dresses Of the ladies' were
got up without regard to cost trouble aud set
cf with ewery Of the mes. chaste decription making
the wearers look most lovely indeed. The gentlemen
dressed with equal good taste seemed to live upon
the words that escaped from the lips Of the happy
creatures who leaning upon their arms and had No
thought except for the present Al gayety and hap
pness; and when the band stru TX up polka schottsch
or varsovanns the forms Of the merry seemed to
GLIDE through the air Ike many ssies gifted with the
powers Of locomocn from the far or fairy regions The
floor anagers-Mr. Johnson and Mr.. L,ndon-hadevsry
thing arranged in perfect order and nothing seea,sd
wanting thei part to make the occasion as enchaut
ing as possible.
While the gay and thoughtlsss Joining ha uds in the
mszes OF the dance let turn our attention to thu
heles and beaux who we're busy convssing, in kaots
here and there about the saoon upon the latest fashions
love and politics
In one cozuer OF the sat the lovely and accom-
p'ished Miss D-n, of Union square, who attrac ed che
attention Of al behoders and the hearts of many
the brave men around her.
Mrs. G-s, of the Metropolitan HOTEL had many ad-
A.
an introduction alone to become her worehipper.
The youthful and coquet ettish Miss W-ton OF Phiia-
dephis dressed In the most expensive manuer
In bril- fancy the diamonds which clustered around
her lovely nesk. ring OF admirers listened eagerly to
every word which fell from the lips of one o! Eyss most
charming oauehters.
Then there was the admirable Mrs. S-cer of Prince
street. who occupied prominent posi- ion in the beau
monde several years ago. and STILL retaining many Of
personal as we'll mental attractions, formed very
agreeable acquaintance for gentlemen MT over fond OF
the Terpsicborean art.
Miss Nd promenaded the room with all the grace
and elegance Of countess, and would IL 1t not
her betrothal to the talented Mr. w-ster have hsd
hest OF ardent suitors. How unfortunate 1t is to be en-
gagged when seeking for pleasure in q ball rooml
The belle of the evening" however, was the charming
Miss Tn, of Broadway, before whom ali bowed Ia
homage Lucky the gentleman who succeeded In in
viting Miss Tn to dance. Many we're they who
craved the favor, but few rewarded If this lady Is
not the Of serious duel before the end of the next
week much mistaken for the favored few she per-
mitsd to attend the envy of all the besux In the
room. Miss Tn dressed In the most costly stvle.
At one O'Clock the company proceeded to the supper
rocm where al the dantes and uxurie Of the season
were served up In the mcst recherche The wine
flowed fee water, and the ladies' showed their
utter contempt for the Maine law by joining the gentle
men in sparkling champagne. The banquet table was
neatly orr aented with figures In aegory of the Goddess
Liberty the Temple Of the Muses. and Of the Capitol at
Washington, whish, when Illuminated had very pleas
irg effect, and were much admired by the guests The
supper excellent and nothing could be found wanting
on
The tables that groaned with the weight Of the feast
All honor and praise Ia due the Supper Committee for
their discrimination and extraordinary exertions in
getting things up in such magnificent style.
The appstes OF all being sufficiently appessed, the
company withdrew to the ballroom the purpose Of
spending the remainder Of the night the glorious dance
The excellent and varied selection Of dances on the occa
sion the theme of general remark. In order that
those who unlucky enough to be presented with
an invitation for this grand affair may have good idea
Of the delicious treat that In store for their more
fortunate neghbors append the order OF dancng as
folovs:-