New-York tribune., 1868-08-14
THE FASHIONS.
SARATOGA.
SARATOGA
GRAND BALL AT THE CLARENDON HorEL-h -,
BRILLIANT BALL-TOURNAMENT OF BEAoIi
FAIR LADIES AND BRAVE kNlGhIo'
fPROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT


given at the Clarendon Hotel are noted Tor being very
select patronzed only by the creme dc Ia creme OF ,ne
beauty wealth, and aristocracy sojournihg at 'ni'
favored watering place The grand ball gwen last
ing was a brilliant success far surpassing any one t
has previously taken place. The scene was nlHuo uAs
in its splendor by the magnificent display ol pc"y -
person aud toilets. Famed representatives from eFey
section OF the Union present and one coud mol ia
70 note the extreme cordality extended from one :"
another The bali was given under the patronage VI '
following gentlemen, who comprised the Cohlli'ee oi
Arrangements; ~, o,c.. Henry DeI,se,d ssmr
NJ Davis Edward D. Mum Gen Z =, as ~ So ~ on
Fi lame. " Gsrd IT, John T. wilson Hon Tb0s Cre.Ie
Yreiedc Schenek Winthrop O. Ray Gen Sab hS Nsoesns;
Thos Brooks H. MurPay BroSkn '@ Wn Hamilton Har
RS p Moueh Gen O. sb.[t Lou,Aa1i % "a W,bSgten st%
Cihcpna A W Mae9su 9hsn j. PE,.phs; iIenry Pesce
LYMAN DsiE9. Ts GE RSS5 RsS Il T. ao n TBos T. otE Ba
& DAVID Po7ilenei MsjerGeu Henry = p1Te; w M
TIaysE; Geo T'T1 nsSsoei sS VIM k souter Ha.en Puy
Laber KountIe, john b. Miller, SeTfofki Ives 'p"0
"@ The order of dancing as follows: o.,,, r,
s,s1 GsGd fso Mhs%%f s%cr Ss9S BSfS Bsa waltz yss1
Gang 9a,5& & Grand 6asas aoo jat oe, More nms@uf
ass s.. SshisIsss SsSass r1 %enrrtSn Waltz Grand Duch C
a &a SaGR RS Pf@s ssG aId FiiIy Ms dSp i''i
ow 10 o@dne h e sns bs F,, Fsls1f Bell, Rere s Iaase
music was furnished Ivy Perlnss band and inspired
by tic brilliant thrOng, played with unw0nted spirit
The doors of the large ballroom were thrown openat 10
o'clock and TO the inspiring notes OF The Grand Anren
assemble the room soon being filed with crowd OF
happy hearts scene Of great beauty presented itself
sonal beauty surprising any OF forelgh ee, loletoS
maTyelousy elaborate and fancfu in taste and fabrics
Mi filling my memory with such pleasing sights mat my
nen almost refuses TO move In Obedience 10 my VIII Mnt M
may give your readers at least faint gninpsc ol ls
never to be forgotten scene What & hEy ina
nv eyes did behOldl troop or beautuul CIiIIutoIu
robed in all the hues 0f the rainbow Round ana fouu %
they y in the mazy whr Of dance and they look 9r al
the world like fairies with their lalr sIealhB uonn
their bodices their tiny feet tripping to the merry
sounds of music one sweet child Of farylike forin
seems to float In the air, 50 il o grace ahu p.au'S
every movement Think not. o dancngnast that
veuT art created thus poetry Of notion" From one
whose form and every attitude was sluuy lol stI,p R
tor whose step was light that the flower beneath ncr
foot was not crushed came this wondorful grace-tls the
dear chds birthnight And now the children ieaNe we
"'"'0 Their geptle limbs do undres',
Aud las them doau H their los ehuess'
Leaving the fairies now in dreamland' turn my eyes
Miss Mary Prentiss Of New-York City honored the oc
cason by her presence. cannot recall TO You WI iap
rcs what cOGrs what gems she wore, beautifully Gud
artsticaiy all blended. do remember the beanll
lul toilet was truly Deauhed ny 'hG % P 1 0S S rn
perfect harmony with the highest order OF taste ana
NITs 4. Rcamey OF NewYork wore a lilac gros grain
silk low cOrsaec short sleeves, shoulders covered bY
point cape of exquisite quality toilet charming
IL MTs =. C. Johnson Of New.York CITY, lavender sllk
white point lace trimmings, with superb set oI dia
Mrs. W b. Allen of Now-York City, was attred in a
white tuo robe, pulled, presenting ynpor9us APPEAR
ancc. over skirt of maiZecOlOred silk, lOuped bdrk en-
paHrs DuBayry, which was trimmed With magnificent
black Brussels Lace; running around ihc it9ht G eY
cyeped falling gracefully to the waist This superb toilet
was greatly admired. =. ~ - ,,,
blue D0 de sale white Swiss over dress lOOped with nat
ural flowers. Turquoise ornaments.
Miss Adams Of Philadelphia, lavender silk, oyersRrt OF
diamond ornaments. Hair in curs
Mrs MOlcr of ITyiugtOn rODed In nght blue
MORE antique, long tran which wac covered WIN ueep
founce OF point lace Of exquisite fneness and dcsign
headed by bands OF blue satin caught to the Jue by
pearl sholls eosdge de eoie, point lace and set oi
magnificent diamonds, completed this elegant toiet'
worn by one noted for her commanding presence
MIS-. Geo. W; Clark of Cooperstown, ~ y, wore pale
the upper skirt caught up at the sides by large "Ieats
Of eglantlne-corsage cut low ana ulnnod ~'h % Lsay
which fell eXquisely nodded arms, diamond neck
lace. eaT-drOps and bracelets. All were unanimous In
declaring this lady the most graceful dancer present
Miss Lizzie Barrett OF Ncw-Iork city wore beautiful
lndla hsiin LoDe olnaenSu @ , Si,n iya Sud poi"an
scarf; gold ornaments. This LADY was ehdpd0Hed Dy
Mrs Gen ODOuad OF Baltimore.
Miss Libbie Moler Of lryngton was robod in salmon
pink corded silk Of exquisite shade the train cut long
broad silk blond lace tatiier Of blond trimmed with
largo bows Of the silk; corsage low short sleeves
hair ornaments In perfect imitation OF mossrOee huds
hair very artiscsy arranged This toilet was intensely
PGTiseane. and decidedly tho most recherche IN the
room, and gracefully worn by the fair wearer.
Miss Florence Van Fps OF New-Yerk city attired IN
skirt of tarlean Of the color long train over skirt
loOped up with natural flowers; diamond ornaments
beauty and graceful dancing Hair powdered;
Miss Kitte sulliyant OF Columbus, ono, whose sweet
face fresh in ts oyeiness attracted universal ndma-
ton; size atircd In deep rose colored SIR lpe
co,gte, over which was worn white orghndc, ruined,
trimmed with yalencienncs lace; tiny feet, incased IN
white satin boots rose colOred heels Hair, ne00e 10
EuGtnie.
brilliant throng faithfully, 50 lovingly; and yet see
not her form, but anothers Fair and beautiful as the
p1tphtt rig n UI
and earthness. The same Inriiy In look and Thought,
and form seen to invest this bright vision, and from out
eyes dim with tears look faG away from TINS enchanting
scene OF earhfar away to the spirit and and the dear
mother comes back 10 me again In the child.
Miss Durkee Of NewYork Cy.-White tulle dress skirt
satin ne,euang from te waist were Graduated stream
ers Of white satin ribbon, which fell gracefully over tho
skirt This costume was peculiarly effective III us
Miss Cassie Myers Of NewYork City wore blue striped
silk grenadiue, white gr0und-cOsarge cut low, short
sleeves, and trimmed with beautiful fringe. Gold Orna-
Miss Maggie Woodruff of New-York City wore pearl
coOred silk Of slyery shade skirt Of white zephyr
tulle trimmed with black bands and gold ornaments.
Miss Clara White OF New-Y0rk Cty-short dress OF
rosecoored silk over SKIRT Of white tue-a graceful ball
Mrs. ]. De Calva, from Havana, wore a magnificent
dress Of arsenic green satin, long tram, trimmed taste
fully with white silk fringe low corsage and short
sleeves the neck and arms covered with zephyr lace and
banded with green satn ornaments OF danonds-a very
Miss j. A. Demarest of NewYork City was attlred in
white ue dress tho skirt cut with Three deep founces
fringe, headed by three OF white satn cOrsage low
arms and shoulders covered with rich point lace This
toilet was extremely becoming to the beautiful
Mrs r. w. Sprague OF New-YOrk City robod In
rosecOlored more antique made with immense train,
skirt covered by point lace Hair eabOTately dressed
ornamented with bands Of gold, and diamond di0rete
earrDgs, pin, aud bracelet Of diamonds This toilet
strikingly becoming to the handsome Mrs. 8.
Miss rockingham OF Albany, fair blonde or stately
presence white tulle dress, the skirt pulled and
rued alternately, trimmed with Venltian point lace
full set OF pearls.
Miss l.. Day Of New-York City was attired In blue
Miss Carrie Lawrence OF Boston wore a white crepe
Dress the bottom OF the skirt In pufs between which
narrow bands OF green satin dress OF
satin bOrdered by heavy and gold fringe corsage
cut low and trimmed with fringe; ornaments OF South
Ani0r IlIna huIr IN