Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

/ Commodore Vanderbilt and his assocI-
ates reign here, as Fisk's stronghold is at
Long Branch.
Chowder parties are very fashionable
now.
Public and private masquerades are on
the tapis in all parts of the town.
Some Of the hotels are so full that the
proprietors and servants are in private
houses.
Daniel Pratt, G.. A. T., issues daily pro-
CARNATIONS and gives vent to large velleys
of wind.
The steeple chase announced for to-
morrow excites m UGH interest.
Ell. G.. Eastman, the PoughkeepsIe
schoolmaster, was at the track to-day with
his magnificent four-in-hand. .
A GRAND MASQUERADE - HATHoRNs
BALL ROOM AND BRIDGE-sECoND
DAYS RACEs-ITEMs.
SARATOGA, August IL.
The great feature of the week occurred
last evening. It was a masquerade ball
in the magnificent dancing hall of Con-
gress Hall. For week past preparations
were being made for the affair OF last
night. About 10 o'clock the room was
opened, and for half an hour gay crowd
of maskers promenaded across the bridge
which spans Spring street from the hotel
to the ball room. The structure was
handsomely decorated with Chinese Ian
terms, which shed mellow light on all
around, and gave fantastic appearance
to the numberless dominoes strolling IN
the vicinity. At the corner of the street
and on the piazzas of the hotels were
many people whose curiosity had melted
them to await and witness the grand en-
| tree. Mrs. Seaver, popular costumer
from the city, was present and supplied
dresses and masks, and to her efforts is
mainly due the success of the entertain
ment. AS many as three hundred were
present in fancy dress, comprising green
horns, flower girls, huntsmen, pages, Coo
lies, clowns, and host of dominoes of all
colors. Outside of the hall the air was
cool and refreshing, but the number in
side made the atmosphere almost sitting.
There were great many ladies and gen.
tlemen present who were attired in even
ing dress only, outnumbering the mask
ers, perhaps. AT any rate it was difficult
| to clear the floor for the various dances.
| OF the gentlemen present not en- nadSQDe L
noticed Judge Sanford Z. Church and
James W. Gerard, the eminent New York
lawyer. From ten o'clock till twelve the
! Joyous crowd reveled in the mazes Of the
giddy dance, when at the latter hour re-
freshments were served, and the order
given to unmask. There were heard on
all sides calculations of astonishment and
surprise, as each one became recognized
by friends. Merriment was at its height,
and Waiting couples glided all around.
| Between two and three O'Clock the pro-
gramme was ended, and with many ex-
pressions Of regret the festive ones de-
parted. Bernstein's orchestra, the only
real orchestra in town, furnished the mu-
sic, and encomiums were elected in all
parts of the room by the charming tones.
THE BALL ROOM AND BRIDGE.
When the old Congress was burned, a
row of buildings on the opposite side of
Spring street Was also destroyed. Upon
rebuilding his house Mr.. Hathorn con-
ceived the idea of purchasing the ground
and erecting thereon d structure which
should contain public hall and dane
| ing Eo,v1rl. Tt Woo whoa the fv".nd~tien
for this was being pIt in position that
the now famous Hathorn Spring was dis
covered The hnilding wa. made in snoh
haste that the walls and ceiling were not
fresooed; and for one season balls were
held and public exhibitions given with
sombre mortar color on every side. Dur
ing the last spring, however, twas closed
to the public and an elegant fresco was
placed on the ceiling and walls of the
room and adjoining corridors. The de-
sign is tasty, and the blending of the
various colors is most pleasing to the eye
of the spectator. At intervals along the
edge of the ceiling are portraits of emil
nent musical composers,-List, Weber,
Strauss, Haydn, etc. Stucco cornices are
finely. initiated, almost unto perfection
The window frames are encompassed by
neat fancy designs. The whole work is
said to be the best ever done in this coun-
try.
When the room was planned, it was
intended that an iron suspension bridge
should connect it with the hotel,-a very
feasible and easily accomplished idea.
The residents on the streets in the rear of
the Congress protested, however, and
their efforts were seconded by the Messrs.
Leland, who claimed that they could not
see the back streets. A temporary in
junction was served on Mr.. Hathorn, re-
straining him from proceeding. Several
weeks since, at midnight, as tremendous
storm of rain was prevailing, persons re-
turning from a ball at the Union, dis
| covered that extensive operations were
being made on the bridge. Upon inquiry,
it was learned that the injunction had ex-
pired at twelve o'clock of that night,
when the first blow of the hammer was
given and in few hours after the light
and graceful thing was in its place. 1t is
now the chief attraction of the house. On
the sides are number of gas lights, and
upon the floor is a substantial ingram
carpet. In stormy weather canvas COW
ering will be placed over it.
THE SECOND DAYS RACES.
The weather to-day has been variable.
In the morning the sun shOne brightly for
while, but towards noon the lowering
clouds threatened storm. The ardor of
the crowds of visitors was not dampened
in the least by appearances; and from
eleven o'clock until twelve an unbroken
stream of carriages and foot passengers
hurried through the gates of the course.
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