- —living as if they were married. The woman is not, of
course, to be wholly deprived of the society of others—her former acquaintances are continued, and she sustains her relations as daughter, sister, and friend. Of course, too, her husband (she calls him so) will be likely to continue, also, more or less in, and form a part of, this kind of society. There are parties and balls—bals masqués—and all the movements and customs of other fashionable society, which they can enjoy in it, if they wish.[1] The women of this sort are represented to be exceedingly affectionate in disposition, and constant beyond reproach.
During all the time a man sustains this relation, he will commonly be moving, also, in reputable society on the other side of the town; not improbably, eventually he marries, and has a family establishment elsewhere. Before doing this, he may separate from his placée (so she is termed). If so, he pays her according to agreement, and as much more, perhaps, as his affection for her, or his sense of the cruelty of the proceeding, may lead him to; and she has the world before her again, in the position of a widow. Many men continue for a
- ↑ "THE GLOBE BALL ROOM,
Corner of St. Claude and St. Peter Streets, abreast of the Old Basin,
WILL OPEN THIS EVENING, October 16, when a Society Ball will he
given.
No ladies admitted without masks.
Gentlemen, fifty cents—Ladies, gratis.
Doors open at 9-1/2 o'clock. Ball to commence at 10 o'clock.
No person admitted with weapons, by order of the Council.
A superior orchestra has been engaged for the season.
The public may be assured of the most strict order, as there will be at all times
an efficient police in attendance.
Attached to the establishment is a superior Bar, well stocked with wines and
liquors; also, a Restaurant, where may be had all such delicacies as the market
affords.
All ladies are requested to procure free tickets in the Mask Room, as no lady
will be admitted into the ball-room without one.
A. WHITLOCK, Manager."
