The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-24
THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN THURSDAY DECEMBER a. 1874
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serve US.
One of these in costume OF scarlet orc
cade, with powdered hair, high cap, daint
apron and handkerchief of delicate muslin
was our attendant for the minute, and v
drank our tea scarcely knowing whether
we're sugared or not for the beautiful face
peeping roguishly between the embowerin
plants made us forget everything else. Mis-
Boutwell, presided. Dispatching the tea, tn
next thing was to have the cups prepared 70
transportation. 1t was laughable to look q
the parcel delivered to us, but then ladies ar
never supposed to know how bundles shoul
be shaped. Every sort of New England eat
able properly belonging to collation. wa
there, but most of US only cared to claim on
cups. These were Of various patterns as t.
decoration, though Of the same shape.
Gov. Hawley looked as if about to com
mence housekeeping. since he had five speci
mems, filling both hands. hope he carriei
them home safely, but I can't imagine how
when there WIS such incessant jostling.
In the old Hall of Representatives the Ms
rine Band were stationed. and the old national
melodies rang out grandly enough. twas
not so brilliantly Lighted as the rotunda. but
the white marble statues showed all the bet.
ter in the half gloom. Every one criticized
Winnie Ream's statue of Lincoln. Attitude
and drapery we pass by, scarcely thinking Of
them, but surely such man, with rugged
lines of character 80 sharply drawn, never
wore such an insipid, expressionlsss face.
In the Rotunda there is new attraction.
Unless somebody told - "canard," as you
newspaper men express it, this picture OF
Gen. Thomas is also woman's work, and re-
markably well done. The horse and SERVANT
the landscape and minor accessories are utter
ly eclipsed by the manly figure and bright
brave face which looks so life. like. But, bless
me this letter reminds me very much of the
way "Poll Bingham used to tell story, ac-
cording to Mrs. Bedott. "She would 20
round and round a pint without ever coming
to it, and I did mean to say something Of
the ancient apparel SO profusely displayed.
The first lady we saw wore trained dress
of richly lowered brocade. The ground was
a fawn-color, and the bouquets embossed
thereon of the most vivid tints. Cut low in
the neck it displayed charmingy such lovely
shoulders that nc, one could censure the fair
women for showing them. The hair, powdered
white, was in mass of pufs and braids and
curls, and the rosy-cheeked, bewitching face
bod 1it&Io Aoku cf o>s,r+ NJ 60. h>-~ - 49,.
the wilderness about them.
Approaching the Speakers room, Q police
man barred our passage, explaining that only
those in costume could enter. What is q
" globule good for if it can't roll over such
an obstacle, especially when our gallant escort
was high in authority Of course We went in.
A young lady before the mirror was arranging
her dress. We saw where another pin was
needed, moved the amendment, and while
the pin used our eyes and tongue.
The young girls greatgreat grandmother had
once worn the dress, yet the funny silk lace
mitts were an exact fit for the lovely arms OF
this generation, and al her jewelry, Of ancient
topaz, set in old red gold, was heritage
from the past.
Another wore funny costume Of pale
yellow satin, brocaded in pattern down the
front and round the train. The waist was
exactly finger deep, while her ornaments
we're family MINISTRIES, painted on ivory,
md worn as necklace.
Il is useless to attempt minute descrip-
hon Of other toilettes except one, which was
Very striking. We were passing the open
ioor of q committee room. A group Of ladies'
and one Of them happened to take
he exact position in which We always see
Martha Washington. Her dress of black
'elvet was relieved by neckerchief of ex-
luisite lace; deep lace rufies fell from the
'lbows, mitts covered the hands, . lace hand
,erchief lay in her lap, and her likeness to
hat celebrated woman was wonderful
Apropos to Martha Washington, when |
rent for my lunch yesterday the nice old
aunty " in the waiting room came and put
n old checked linen apron over my dress.
"Nonsense, said I; that isn't neces-
ary." .s..,
"Never You mind, honey" replied aunty
'tisn't every day you can wear Martha WASH |
1gton's spron!" s,.' f
It was really an heirloom, faded and worn,
ut still it had been in the possession of one |
hose name we never forget SOL didn't kiss |
, but wiped my lips with it very carefully |
nd, sticking my fingers into the pockets,
ondsred what she thought about the last |
me her diGts were there (! fi5eh.I
The tea party was grand success to be
speated this evening and enjoyed, hope,
y people whose heads will bear dissipation
etter than mine. ANNA s. d.
Buy your fireworks. candied and California
ines, and cigars, at Miller & Dielmann's. /
hey sell at New York prices. SO, 50 and 81
eters street, late New Levee.
For good shoes at fair prices go to Bach
lan's, Is Camp street No.