The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31

Most Of the time dancing In the same set Mrs J.
T. Young, Of New York, with dress Of white tulle,
mingng on all sides with the pufs long train, lace
shawl coral and diamond ornaments her hair tastily
Among the representatives of Fifth avenue were Mrs
Baldwin and the Misses Baldwin The former was attir
cd in garnetcoored satin with point lace trimming,
and headdress Of the same and rich diamond ornaments
The Misses Baldwin each pink arletan white
skirts with silver stars in their hair
Mngling in the promenade was Mrs. Chase, OF Fhth
avenue, dressed in black, with diamond ornaments
The Judiciary OF New York city was represented by
Mrs A. d. Russell, athrcd in heavy green silk, with
pink and coral ornaments.
Also Miss Russell cbarmingly dressed in white tarie
taC with Illusion overdress gracefully looped with the
lily OF the valley, headdress Of the same, with pearl
ornaments presenting an attractive appearance s
this joyous scene Mrs. H. being dressed in white and
pink silk, with pearl ornaments
Baltimore was largely represented by some OF her
most attractive bellies, many Of them exceedingly fasc
mating Mayor Russell led Miss Daniels, one OF these
bellies through several polkas and quadrlles She was
dressed in white silk, with tulle overdress looped win
stars Miss Fanny Daniels attired in heavy white
silk with illusion overdress and blue flowers in her hair
Miss Mary Alexander, OF Baltimore, who also
quite BELLE dressed in rich pearl colored silk, ele
gantly trimmed bands of scarlet velvet long velvet sash
and scarlet flowers in her hair.
Miss Alexander wore white brocatel tarletan, pearl
earrings and necklace
Mrs Fisher Of Baltimore was 'attired in white mus
lin brocadcd with hummng birds, trimmed with scarlet
with emerald and ruby ornaments. There were also
others from the Monumental City, and the display Of
beauty from that section this occasion proves that
Baltimore has some other attractions besides her monu
ments.
ing graces and lost in wonder the display Of dress and
neglected to place the Lieutenant Generals party at the
commencement Of these descriptions. Will now turn
to them The General did not dance, but most Of his
stan and nearly all the ladies' in the party were on the
with the three sar and looked the same as on ali other
occasions The General spent over an hour in the ball
room, shaking hands with those who were presented
About midnight with three or four members Of his
party he took seat the orchestra stand and there
watched the dancing and appeared closely reviewing the
magnificent toilets and in fact almost lost in wonder
and amazement at display before him. Mrs. Grant
becomingly dressed in lilac silk, point lace trim.
mings hair arranged In curs, with wreath Of natural
flowers
Mrs. Bigelow, wife Of Minister in France, wore q
black grenadne, low corsage pufied and hair in cura
heavy black silk thread lace shawl diamond ornaments
and while flowers in her hair.
ing appearance in white silk, handsomely looped up
with lace and pink roses diamond ornaments and hair
arranged IN puhs and curls.
Miss Mary Marvin wore white alpaca, trimmed with
thread lace, eorsage made Ia Pompadour.
Mrs Dr. Baocock OF saratoga, was dressed in BLACK
This comprises the party Of General Grant Most Of
these ladies mingled In the dance and were generally
tripping the fantastic toe with members Of the staff or
other military gentlemen present
Having described the court party, let us once more
turn 10 the other elegant toilets present
for there are large number and great variety still
back.
The national capital was well represented by Mrs Asa
BuruRsa, wife Of the Chilean Minister, dressed in rich
silk, brocaded with scarlet flowers and damond
Mrs Chss. Sheriff., Of Washington was attired in
white brocaded MORE antique Pompadour corsage trim
med with chenille xings diamond ornaments, and hair
handsomely crimped.
European arstocracy represented by the daughter
Of the Duke Of Newcastle richly dressed IN white EN-.
and pearl necklace This dress with her light hair and
white oountenance, made her quite attractive.
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occasion. Hon. A. c. Wilder and lady were every
where to be seen. Mrs. W. was at.ired IN q rich
blue silk with deep hounces Of white lace hair grace
fully arranged In their company was Mss Hunter,
dressed In pink silk, with pink illusion over skirt and
was Sss sss dgsn eLsSnvs ,,.,. .,,...,, e,ora.,,.
dressed in rose colored moire antique; was quite
stylish. Nor must we pass unnotced
Miss Pomeroy, Of Pittsleld, Mass attired In bright
green silk low corsagc trimmed with satin and lace and
Occupying prominent position the end Of the room
was Mrs. Chancellor Walworth Of Sara0nA dressed in q
satin with deep aounces u thread lace
thread lace shawl garnet and carbuncle ornaments.
The city Of New Orleans was also ore represented by Mrs
tule around the bottom and waist hearess OF scarlet
flowers
Probably one Of the costly dresses al the ball
was that Of Mrs Charles Durant, OF New Yorka Grim
satin, trimmed around the bottom with white satin
n pGn1 sSs ana h ofus
10 be most Of the time in the company Of Mrs Mol
sr, Of Irvngton, who by most judges, was considered
amber colored satin, with train point lace shawl da
mond ornaments hair arranged In heavy rolls, and pow
But there are other New Workers requiring our atten
tion. There Mrs squires, very becomngy attired
in pearl coored silk, trimmed with chenille fringe,
pearl and diamond ornaments Miss Gilbert, Of New
York. In plain white and pink sash; Miss Goodwin, Of
New York. dressed black silk, handsome pufed lace
10 Then there s BRADY WIFE e
the artist attrcd IN mauve colored silk with
dark trimmings; Mrs George Gilbert, OF New York,
m ~ u.lnA eovA apA
ornaments.
The sat city Of Syracuse represented by Mr. and
Mrs. Austin Myers Mrs H. was dressed In a black
moire antique broeaded in white.
The Misses Kinney were there TO show what Buffalo
could do on this occasion The elder Of the two wore
rich lemon colored silk elaborately trimmed with silk
and velvet In pattern, hair pulled and cured hecklace
of gold beads quite belle Miss ID. Kinney wore
blue silk trimmed with white and black, with pearl
naments.
The ancient Knckerbocksr city of Albany was repre-
sented by Mrs Hastings dressed In beautiful drab
moire brocaded with white figures.
Miss Moie Hastings wore white tarletan, decately
traced in black Miss L. Hastings wore pearl tinted
mauve, cut la Athens with pink SASH
once more the changing sces of the dance brings to
our attention stylish lady OF Saratoga, Miss Kelly
Beach, atred in pink and white taratan, long train
handsomely puned with tunic OF the same, aud diamond
Mrs Baradcs, Of New York, appears in the same set
dressed in pink silk, brocaded with delicate white
flower.
A daughter of DR.. Beale dressed in white muslin
tastefully embroidered
MrR Munford, attircd in mauve colored silk
Mrs Burrie black silk with scarlet flowers, bounced
with white and black lace, and rich lace shawl
The far of province OF New Jersey had its representa-
tive there In the person Of Miss Bradbury, of Elizabeth
dressed in white silk trimmed with pink
There others attired IN handsome mauve colored
silk trimmed with point applique, surmounted by point
lace shawl There were two sisters whose names did
ascertain dressed n colored silk trimmed with
white and black, with beads
City Inspector Boole was there with his two daughters
becominglv attired, minglng In the dance.
Thus might continue the list for some time 10 come,
and still present and attractive feature nhe
style Of dvess and mention variety but these
sufficient 10 give your lady readers some idea Of the
style and extent Of dress at this than successful
ball In honor Of General Grant The grace, beauty
and elegance were startling and wonder that General
had 10 return 70 his and brush his hair be-
fore he could stand up against such an array.
SOMETHING ABOUT
Where there were many bellies richly attired, OF
course there must be numerous beaux. There a
large number, but not AZ numerous the bellies. In
fact the ladies' complain that there enough gen
temen make the hops interesting 10 all the lades
many Of them being compelled to wait and take their
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