The New York herald., 1867-03-20
r. He r A S HIO NJ 5.



washingten's Birthday Fete and Appearances
or Americas Ladies-Other Fsshisuabae
Balls, Theatricsts. &c.
PAmS. March I, 1857
Private theaircas have been less fashionable
ter than last; but every one has given either lIs
nasgue costume, what should call bat aIn4ss
by which I mean a very uncomfortable whn Of souls
three people in room about a. large 10 the middle
as three silk pocket handk kerchiefs together Tue
grand fy given honor Of WASHINGTON last Friday wa
oil very different description. II was attesded ass
only by ali the Americans in Paris, but by tho siste
Partisan society," eager TO avail themselves OF national
demonstration show the warmth OF their sympatfhss
for the nation which, OF late years. has gained
such ground in their hearts. General DIX 10 az
tremsy popular at court; his anabiity and total
horror Of conventional feeling have made him great
favorite the higher circles which represented q
the ball by the Duke dc Bassano Comte de Coltz Pracs
Gaiilziu Comte Gaberilli Hassan Ali Khan. Couts 10
sseback etc etc. while the artistcal audi,erary ~ora
Gastave Dore. Henri de Pine and others May
celebrities Of the diplomatic corps answered the call.
whose escape suffice IL to say, that that u
Washington repeated by ALL as Il II were watch
word by the help OF which all welcome Many
other things have boon repeated since by French ~atze
and cavaliers. .
Mrs. Munree the lady pa,r ness beautifully
dressed u white and blue. Miss Beysri 0iOrs
richly a.iised Mlss DIX was in pink gaazs Nss Hamsi
merriest and brightest was Miss Mackenxs. Mrs
Brooks was fanltless in nsure under r'ch
tunc OF lovely white material over tuie-
The Misses Beckwh the most q1ntss Miss Morss
was the most recsrche Mrs Spencer in rich tulips Mns
dc Junian In a:aclas Mrs. Tuckerberry, III gio"ag
satin and Miss Clarke budding ou OF trellis work robs
were the most fostianntcs.
Wednesday. The Empress white tuIe robs
covered with tea Princess Cothde WAS also u
white.
The ladies presented by General Dix were JothAa
Post Mrs Penniman, Mrs Potter Mrs. and MIS- Hitch
cock, the Baroness de Slncy and Miss Max Rrdder.
The evening bail was given by Mrs Riggs, snd
in the course Of last week another by Mrs. Nunroe
II is as well to mention. while nothing but dancing .
thought that figure has been introduced IA
most animated cotiions. Each lady has bow aud ar
row. and when Il is her turn to choose partner shs
looks around till some aied victim meets her glance
when she lifts up her weapon aud shoots him through
wastcoat His heart is touched for he Inrnps
forward and spins round with all the enthusiasm
spred by .'oIiss dcpr ,emps
Mime. 0'Connells fancy bail has been kept Tor ths
last Nine olivier -Ricat was the queen, though she
came Louis XIV. his youth in white sAsin
coat and moire wastcoat, six stockings, esborheiy
had the veriest jewel or sword on her lett side
sword it would he pity to kill any one with executing
ones bosom friend. She entered tho hal, with
long cane in her right hand while hcr look undenAby
Somtesss de Monzay was dressed as a Russian psas-
ant girl. Nine Ia vcomtesse do Noe aninitsd
There we're morning dews all hazs and Auror~
all bright mist
with basket full OF rare natural iowers
Among the gentlemen certain Mephsiopheles looked
Mr.. Louis Figure a chain OF sausagcs. oysters,
radishes and other delicate edibes. He represented
PIC nic.
The lady of the house was a prestess Of Isis; her
costume had been designed by herself she on her
head the sacred ibis and her gold wand the sym
botic ichneunnn The perfect OF her features
draped with tine linen bardets; her arms wore bare
Over her wooen tunic flowed rich purple mantle. with
heavy, deep folds. and altogether sue most IN
posing model Tor artist yersed in antiquity.
ilie. COrntIie OF the Edorado is drawing largo
crowds Of admirers who now throng TO hear AisKAa-
drne metre.
Novelties in style press on every SIDE. but nons Gs
ripe .or propagation, and repettions are useless.