Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-09
DAILY EVENING STAR.
fCONNUNICArEp.
THE FErE CHAMPETRE.

Mesrs. Editors: In your issue Of
tuesday, noticed short and casual
notice OF the fste champetre, given by
Monsieur Raoult, and as the affair was =
beautiful and well managed one, have
taken the liberty Of asking a place in
your columns to give it brief descrip-
tlon. Mr.. PairO grounds arc extensive
and varied, and IN the most open and ac-
cesslble spot were erected two flag stats,
on which the ''stars and stripes" and tri-
olor of France waved amicably side by
slde-pendent between the poles was
crowne ,mperide, formed offiowers, which
evidently showed woman's taste in their
arrangement. Above this spot, on a level
space, was erected an impromptu theatre,
WI ere both English and French selections
were recited by the scholars with good
effect. After the plays, the band (Pros.
peri's) discoursed sweet sounds, and
though the grass was not SO good as
waxed floor, still the ''muse of the many
twinkling feet" held her sway. Near by
the dancing ground, soda water foun-
tain dispensed its sparkling refreshment,
and that prince des rest9ateurs, Gautier,
was on the spot with strawberries and
ice cream, and various other light and
cooling ''trifies light as air" to refresh
the heated Terpsichoreans. After ample
time was allowed for discussing a great
deal of refreshment and small talk, the
theatre was again put in requisition as a
''lottery office" " Tickets were distributed
among the ladies, and the drawing was
carried on until all the best prizes, such as
boquets, bracelets, toys, &c. were drawn,
when the ground was cleared for a dance.
Flirtations among the come-out" por-
ton of the guests, and games and
dancing among the children was then
the order. Georgetown, as well as Wash
lngton, gave its share of beaHties to the
scene. Among the faireSt, (although
comparisons are invidious,) we noticed
Miss Be, of the former place, who,
Die Vernon like, came in a riding habit.
The exercise brought fresh roses to her
cheek. Miss Eft, of Washington,
was also conSp cuous for her "iettie
curls and cen O blue :" while the stately
Miss Cts was as blooming as ever.
Miss W., was as sweet and Madon-
na-like as ever; and the sunny cline of
Mexico gave a specimen Of the g nut
brown maiden there" in the person of
the gentle and classic Miss A.
One of the schools wore the badge of
Frar ce-red, white, and biue-and from
under the broad flats peeped ith soin,
fair and sweet faces. The three Misses
HI were there in g charge of their
little charges" and were dressed in the
b..dge; while the three si.,o.'s C-g.
were conspicuous, and Miss C--r, of
Maryland, was considered as fair as any
The classic face of Miss H, and the
well-turned mouStache of her attendant
chevalier, were the subject of frequent
remark.
Notwithstanding the recess, several
honorables were on the ground, and the
day passed off delightfully."-, for old and
young alike. Every one was satisfied
and many thanks are due the gentle |
manly manager of ceremonies for his
kindness and attention to the wants of
tis guests. The omnibuses were crowd
ed with happy, tho Ugh tired, persons i
and before they reached home 1.-The |
shades of night were falling fast Before
say g that sweet old word, good bye"
let me cry out, '.Touiours Toujours
rirc In belle Frmnecr' FLEyE.