The New York herald., 1870-08-19

greatest ease. More than this, however he mas fine
descriptive powers, portrayin9 character and scene
WITH singular vividness and reality His rendering
OF Poes 'Bens" was loudly aud deservedy applaud
ell. His audience was not large one. but At made
Up Ia quality what II lacked In quantity. Among
Mr. Mont eomery's most attentive listeners were SIR
Sohh Young, Governor General OF Canada, and Lady
naoung under whose especial patrona- the "Royai
., The maneuvring mammas have a hard time OF IL
sn,s summer as there Is great dearth Of gentlemen
everywhere ana those who make their appearance
are all very young
h none young men at the Branch think that II they
naso uiamohd studs In their shirts 1t Is no matter
"ne.hcI 'ueir hinds are dirty or not.
Schhlings orchestra receive the commitment OF "A
n, ",st'honihl mop" nom tue guests Of the Heath
nouse' S,' schooey's Mountain, ON Saturday evening
A young lady at Cape May whose bottle of Email
de Paris was upset accidentally was ob iged 90 wear
n Ia. , anu % ven 10 her meals until she could send
her ihaid down 10 the city for a new supply
A hop was given by the cadets az Wes, po,n, ~,
Monday evening, August s. Although a very warn,
evening evening the large hall was crowded at an early
hotels, bur many also from Garrlson's and
cola @ Spring spring Tho music was unusually hne
ordinary ,yivacity Among the guests were Mr.
and Mrs. sherman. Mr.. and Mrs. Bro Ks, Genera
and Mrs. Darling (who was dressed In an elepan,
toilet OF blue silk with white lace overdressl; Mis-
Sharp. IN pink SILK Miss Downing, Mrs. Edward
Carter, Mr.. and Mrs Livingston, Mr.. ana Mrs..
Henry Howard, Mr.. Taylor Mrs. Mcdonald. Miss
skidmore and Miss Ellis, who looked beautiful. AT
tired IN white Swiss muslin. ooped with pink
Miss Roe, daughter OF Captain S. ID. Roe Of the
steamer Drew, well known New York society
Iavorite, wore splendid toilet at late hop ut
Long Branch. 1t consisted or fine Paris made
pearl coored SILK c0rsage decOie6 court train long
sleeves. trimmings OF pearl coIOred satin point lace
ana pearl and pale red roses hung In exquisite pen
dant cords from the wide sash, and mingled with
excellent effect among the fine point lace trimmings
Of short overdress. Diamonds ana gold Jewels
were also worn In good taste.
Newport, 1t Is quite apparent has lost nothing OF
us ancient prestige, and although the season has
scarcely yet reached Its climax OF gayety It's social
attractions have already been the delicate but DOW
eriu magnet 10 bring together the intellectual aud re-
nheu as well as most fashionable elements OF our
society The cottages are for the part occupied
ana the hotels some weeks earlier than usual Illed
| TO overnowing There was an elegant recepuon re
cently AZ the Ocean House, and us spacious halls
ana parlors presented very brilliant appearance
great many cOttagers were present, and beautiful
tOlleB were displayed Mrs. Gardner Brewer of
| Boston, wore "A crimson satin low neck and short
sleeves, with belted down sack OF black lace Mrp
muslin and black silk, the skirt trimmed with mus
lin puflingS and black velvet. Miss Higgins, New
YORK belle, was In mauve silk, trimmed with
ruchlngs Of muslin, and Miss Eyting Of Phaie-
phla, wore . rose colored corded slA with white
muslin overdress the handsOmest toilet OF the even
TWO shades OF purple and Mrs Chaplin. Of New York
mad on o white silk, with black lace iO,>h'e and
0verdress OF blue silk. Powdered hair Rresses
decOete and trains two yards long are never seen
AZ these receptions, and round skirts COM
mon than skirts en- train Among the guests were
Governor Holman, Colonel Higginson, Henry It.
Iuckerman, Count M Maggellan Madame GaZziniga,
Governor Jewell, Slgnor Abites Judge BlatchfOrd,
Of New York, and Judge Field and lady. from wash
tngton.