The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-06

SOIREE TRAFESTlE AT THE FRENCH CONSO-
LATE-RECEPTION OF MASTER LOUIS DE
sIBoURG-A BRILLIANT AFFAIR-THE CHAR
ACTERs PERsONATED, &C.
The recurrence Of Mdrdi- GraS reminds
the faithful in every cline that the period
of levity through which they bave passed
must give place to term Of religious so
lemnity, and by general consent it is every
where agreed that the f1eeting hours of
Mdrdi- GrdS shall be as productive OF enjoy
ment as those which have preceded during
the winter.
"Rex," King OF Carnival. having by an
edct chosen the city CT New Orleans for
his capital. where his faithful subjects have
for years past paid him homage, deemed it
of importance to extend his dominion to
this city. Consequently Bathurst" Lord
High Chamberlain to his Majesty, invested
Master Louis de Sibourg, son of Viscount
G. de Sibourg, Vice-Consul OF France in
Richmond, with full authority to receive
the congratulations OF the youthful subjects
of "ReX."
For weeks past the sciols Of the most
prominent families of Richmond have been
on the Qui Uive at this approaching event,
which eliminated last evening ut the resi-
dence OF Monsieur de Sibourg, corner Of
Fifth and Cary streets. The scene was q
beautiful one, and more brilliant assem-
bage Of blooming ioveliness and maturing
chiYalry has seldom been seen here. The
halls, parlors, and reception-rooms OF the
elegant mansion were decorated with flow.
ers, artistically arranged. At the door OF
the front parlor stood the Count and Count
ess de Montfort, Master Louis and la petite
Marie de Sibourg. The distinguished guests
were announced and introduced by Mr.. f.
W. Lee, of New York, who acted in the
capacity OF Lord Chamberlain. They came
in so fast that it was with some difficulty
the names could be noted. Miss Mary Cook
Branch as "Fire "-scarlet velvet, gold foil,
and trimmed with some sort Of combination
to represent smoke; Miss Eva de Trevile
as peasant Girl"; Miss Elise Williams
a Little Bo-Peep"; Miss Cora Lathrop,
" Daughter of the Regiment Miss Lucy
Coffee, Marquise OF the Sixteenth Cen
tury; the beautiful little Miss Mary Con-
naiy as "Mignon the Page"; "My Rose
bud" Miss Mary Harrison: Miss Susie
Barksdale as French Marquise; Miss Jen-
ME McPhail as a "Neapolitan Girl"-a
splendid costume from Paris; Miss Alice
Connally, "Sea. Gull"; Robbie Lee, son Of
General w. Fl. F. Lee, as "George WASH
ington"; his aid, Colonel Heth, by young
Harry Heth; Miss Pace as "Folly";
Colonel Thomas Mann Randolph, OF
Tuckahoe, in Continental suit, per-
sonated by Master Jack Peasants !;
Master Ed. Gay White as his great grand
father Judge Tazewell OF Williamsburg,
black velvet coat, shorts, buff satin waist
coat, point lace, and powdered wig. When
the little fellow was asked who he was sup
posed to personate he replied that he did
not exactly know, but it was his first ap-
pearance in pants. A beautiful dress was
that of "Mozart," by Master Jenkins;
Master John Mayo as his great grandfather
John Randolph), Continental suit; William
Allison as the "Duke Of Marlborough -;
Cunningham as a 'sSailor Boy"; Thomas
"Jester"; Morris Crenshaw, .sPage Of
Charles VIZ; Robert Williams as :. Robert
Bruce"; Thomas P. Crenshaw, " Artillery
Officer"; Thos. Gordon, " Troubadour" !;
Charles Tracy, "TUrkish Prince -; Benny
Stacy, Highlander; George Cunning
ham, "French Prince; kirkwood
Mitchell, "Osman Pasha"; Henri de
Sibourg as ':Paquillo," in La Perichole !;
r. Fl. Cunningham, "French Zouave" !;
John Branch, 'sFancy Costume; Eddie
Mayo, "Marquis under the reign Of Louis
XIV. .; Willie Mayo, "Swiss Peasant" !;
Master Walter McCaw was handsome as a
"Page"; Miss Burwell as "Sunshine !;
Miss Ellie Macbeth as "Zerline"; "Prince
Charming" by Hugh Wise; Miss Handy
was resplendent in her costume of Pea
cock"; Miss Emily Cunningham as
:" Cleaner %; Palmer Gray, Page Of Hen
ry Ill"
The toilettes were superb-some OF them
costly. An agreeable surprise to the little
ones was the sudden appearance in the par
lors of a Fairy Godmother," en- n,asque,
with basket full Of presents, which were
distributed among the invited guests.
Shortly after II O'Clock the dancing was
suspended and all marched to supper. The
hall leading to the dining-room was elabo'
ratelv decorated with evergreens, making
the scene appear like fste channpatre.
The entertainment was most enjoyable
affair, and all present spent happy, pleas
ant evening, which they will doubtless
long remember.