. Old Boston days & ways; from the dawn of the revolution until the town became a city. 5 ffi. BEACOX HILL AND ITS .MO N r .\il, S 413 OLD BOSTON DAYS & WAYS 405 social spirit of the place refused to be dampened. We seem determined to imitate our presentallies and future masters by dancing away ourcares, writes the young lady already quoted, Mr. Samuel Welless ball was splendid andtasteful; it was honored by the presence of themost brilliant collection of beauties that hasappeared in public for many years. The ladieswere dressed with much taste. The degree oflight was adjusted with happ
. Old Boston days & ways; from the dawn of the revolution until the town became a city. 5 ffi. BEACOX HILL AND ITS .MO N r .\il, S 413 OLD BOSTON DAYS & WAYS 405 social spirit of the place refused to be dampened. We seem determined to imitate our presentallies and future masters by dancing away ourcares, writes the young lady already quoted, Mr. Samuel Welless ball was splendid andtasteful; it was honored by the presence of themost brilliant collection of beauties that hasappeared in public for many years. The ladieswere dressed with much taste. The degree oflight was adjusted with happy skill to suit theircomplexions. Transparent paintings and flowerswhose bright hues were reflected from mirrorsgave lustre to the scene. The supper was highlyelegant; the table [spread for three hundred!]was covered with the luxuries of every clime andevery season. Summer was robbed of its flowersand autumn of its fruits to embellish this winterfete. Fine peaches, blushing with the glow ofSeptember, and a variety of melons were pre-served with great care and expense for thisgallant oc
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