The morning call., 1891-04-26

lusivp, always members Of the Southern
let. of which the leaders were as n0w-the
Haggins. TpvisPs and OWNS. For many
Fears her father, the late Mr.. Thibault, was
IN honored and respected notary pub
ic. But for some time before his death,
long and lingering sickness had
forced him 10 abandon the practice OF his pro-
lesson. In his latter days he was even taller
and thinner In appearance than be had been
while In the en- jOyment of better health Mrs.
Haxlon resembles him, both as regards figure
and general appearance, FAR more than she does
For The many years that the Thibaults were
taking an active DART In society they resided In
large house on the corner OF jackson aud Mason
streets, which has since been raised and built
Hnder TO meet the Requirements OF the neigh
boThOod when 1t was metamOrphosed into depot
OF the Powell-street railway. 1t was In this
residence that the senior Mr. Thibault passed
away alter consumption had wrought It's work.
The family then left the locality, taking up their
residence 10 large house on Hyde street, near
Washington. Here they lived for ten years or
more, until last year Mrs. Thibaut passed away
leaving Miss Thibault doubly orphaned. In her
aff1iction she had the sympathy OF large num-
Der OF friends. Not only az society girl had
she enjoyed her triumphs, but as musician and
member OF a very intellectual cult did Miss
Thibault shine forth. Ill-heAlth was an enemy
against which "poOr Sallle," as her friends low
inGly called her, struggled hard, although IL
al the devotion and zeal which a true
artist ways brings to the pursuit.. AT
enc tlWe MISS IhlDdult enjoyed the distinction
Of being perhaps the finest pianiste In local So
eiety. Many have been the pleasant little parties
In which this lady was the moving spirit In the
hOuse on Hyde street. Somewhat original in
thought, she devised unique forms OF entertain
ment for her guests. One OF them was "ghost
party" which Will long remain In the memory
Of those who took part ip the sOmber gayeties Of
the occasion. With serious men Miss Thibaut
received the guests as they arrived. ushefed
them silently into the dimly lighted front paTlOr
the back loom being shr0uded In gloom. Then
each depressed young person In turn narrated
the most gIuesOme tale that Teeurted TO his
memory or that ne could invent upon the spur OF
the moment. Ghosts, COLLINS and spirits were
filling he atmosphere, when In gllded a speeter
IN white robes that railed upon the floor.
Thlbanlt mad enjoyed the bloOd-curdllng effect
long enough she turned up the light; the
Gpecter threw of its ghOsty robes, disclosing
the servant girl wrapped IN long white Sheet
Miss Thlbault also was member OF a very
seIeeI circle OF intellectual women who met at
MIS-. Kaumau's. and calling themselves 1.-THE
Salon." devoted themselves 10 the discussion OF
abStTuse and occult topics. Occasionally a gen
tieman or two enjoyed the felicity OF being ad-
mItted 10 these Intellectual spreads. Among
the ladies' who lent brains and brlliancy TO these
occasions were the Misses Kaufman, Mrs. VIII
Croker and Miss Kate Jarboe. Other friends
Of Miss Thbault were Mfs. Thornburg aud her
daughter, Mrs. rhofhburg- Chopper. While Mrs.
VIII Cocker was abroad Miss Thlbault re-
SsdIHed In charge OF that adY's mansion, after
having rented her own home on hyde street,
ready furnished, TO the family OF MIR. Marcus r
Hall When Mrs. Croker returned MISS nj
baulI went TO Europe, and subsequently her