The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-19
NEW HERALD FRIDAY OCTOBER 49, lseo-TRlPLE SHEET

OF the toettss where there 10 many 90 unexcep-
toDable and attractive s dicut make selection.
We have made no selection but merely convey idea
Of the general unanmiy picture this point men
ton the and dresses Of few ladies' taken pro mis-
cuousy from the radiant multitude, promising 1t with
the remark that many Of the most beautiful women In
the room wore the simplest atres, while several very
plain ind viduas were elaborated extent that
superlatlvely gorgeous.
Mas Ellen Woodbury., daughter of the late Hon. Lew
Woodbury., atired In rich moire antique, trimmed
with Lama She also diamond necklace, with
headdress OF white flowers.
Miss Alice Preble, granddaughter Of Com. PEBBLE,
enveoped In cloud OF lace, Hacked with gold-one Of
tho most attractive atres the ROOM In her hair abe
wore q headdress OF green and gold.
Miss Charlotte Cumming lace dress, with au-
tumn leaves embroidered tulle skirt. scarf Of
sreen leaves completed an elective tout cnset, and
Of pearls found fitting resting place around head
Of glossy black hair.
Mrs G. Wilder, daughter OF Hon. Marshal
P. Wilder, wore a very elegant and costly dress
Of white silk rouncd and embroidered with
pink opera cloak, also richly embroidered,
She also wore q pearl necklace and carried costly
pearl far which was used with all a woman's grace and
power.
Miss Lizzie Jewett, daughter OF cx Mayor Jewett,
likewise white silk extensively nounced, and was
neatly adorned with flowers.
Mrs. A. W. H. CIapp was elegantly attired In black
velvet, trimmed with lace, and wore set Of superb
diamonds.
Miss Mary Clspp, q favorte OF the evening,
wore lace white silk, Topped up with natural
flowers. Very pretty.
Mrs. James Fessenden, daughter. in law OF Senator
Fessenden, was also richly dressed in white
Mis- Ellen Fox q white satin envelored In lace,
with scalet bodice and scarlet headdress
Mrs. strausteyu wore beautiful lace ooped up with
flowers, and headdress Of white flowers looking every
inch BRIDE
Mrs. Stephenson similarly apparelled, with the al
dition of white fur cloak and feathers.
Miss Ellen Reed wore simple pink cloud Of Grape, and,
almost without single ornament specimen Of cot
tsge simplicity calculated to do immense amount Of
damage.
Mrs. Winthrop G. Ray was arrayed In black velvet,
trimmed with scarlet and surmounted by diamonds.
Mrs. r. Robertson wore = white poplin, with gold
fripged lawn; silver head dress.
Miss Lizzie Greeley, who danced with the Prince in
Canada. appeared in white tullc, relieved BY black
fakes and fringe Of the same color pearl necklace.
Ia almost useless, however, 70 attempt TO give an
idea Of the beauty Of dress persons gathered was
Of oil Styles arrayed in all manner Of elegant ways and
calculated TO strongly impress the stranger with
rose colored idea OF the Portland ladies' One OF tho
principal officers, dashng young lieutenant made the
remark that be had seen real genuine, Gndluted
loneliness In the space Of half acre, and during
half hour than he had looked upon since he len the
Old Country. He really thought American ladies' were
remarkably "arnsome." A few minutes after this ne
up his elbows in compliments melting away under
the delicious Vaccinations Of terresti al angel ia blue
\ he ouOh lees han me In
the course Of the evening,
The ladies', one and all, did themselves infinite
amount of credit the elderly leaving the field TO the
young pirans and the young by the very effective
way in which they kept the red and blue coats under
q running fire Of their harmless frtations. Both
were probably aware they were fitting against
adsmantine walls. AZ the evening pro-
creased and the Ice became fairly broken the pleasure
visbly incrcaed English formality and restraint gave
way before the wiusomc OF the young divntes
and the ball rolled 10 the accompaniment Of pleasant
conversation, ooquetssh haiucinaiions, good music,
plenty dance In plenty Of handsome partners
and every other adunc calculated to make In such
place con,entcd with himself and neighbor.
The company old and young did not begin 70 fall away
until nearly three O'clock when Of the officers
required board their ships Even then the ball
kept up vigorously and II not until nearly ave
O'Clock the last scp and the last o,
" Home s~eet Home" reminded the gay thropg OF tie
transformers OF mundane things generally and OF bss
In particular.
Too much credit cannot be awarded 10 the gentlemen
who had the affair In charge successful manner In
which they have performed their duties and 10 must be an
eminent satisfaction 10 them, aer reading accounts
OF similar s esewhere TO look the OF display
and reflect that II has not been OF fashionable
woe-thai there busheI baskets u feminine fag
ments to be gathered up, broken floor to repair
lamentations losses 10 ne responsible for ribs
10 be soothed, no crushed oorns to rse up
like agonired Ranquos, and nobody to blame but
The contrary that went away fun Of supper
and satisfaction, happy physically and morally, bearing
with them "reminiscences Of the event unalloyed by
single pain. Under soch circumstances, Portland may
well be proud in the thought that she could not
the Prince person. has At least manifested towards
his representatives a successful hospitality which
OF shose who have attempted 10 do more have not
equaed