"Buffalo has prided herself on certain Bal Poudres that have matched in elegance many of the smartest things given in the metropolis  but possibly nothing in the way of a costume ball  ever given here has been quite so perfect as the Louis XVIth ball given last night by Mr. and Mrs. George K. Birge and Miss Birge at their palatial residence on the Circle. The house itself is fashioned after the petit Trianon at Versailles, so dearly loved by Marie Antoinette, and very little imagination was required last night to fancy that the years had rolled back a century  and more and that Louis XVIth's queen, surrounded by her courtiers and ladies in waiting was giving one of her merry dances."

"The decorations of wreaths and garlands began at the entrance gates, as did the illuminations of lanterns and torches. The billiard, ping pong, smoking  and dressing rooms were all on the ground floor, from which the guests ascended to the salon, where they were received by Mr. and Mrs. Birge and Miss Birge, each in a costume of the period of Louis XVIth." 

"Mrs. Birge wore a Marie Antoinette robe with white satin petticoat  embroidered in gold fleur de lis, with full court train, bodice and paniers seeded in pearls. A Marie Antoinette fichu of rose point lace about the shoulders, and handsome diamonds at the throat and in the powdered hair , rendered the toilet very beautiful. Miss Birge was in a Dolly Varden costume of white satin with paniers of pale tinted blue and stomacher of French lace. Her hair was powdered and curls and patches gave her the fashion of a century ago. Mr. Birge received in Louis XVI costume of black satin brocade, trimmed with gold lace.

"The room itself with its groined ceiling was the perfection of consistency, the ceiling and walls in gold gilding and palest green with rich hangings of roses and brocaded satin, both at the doors and windows and carried out in the upholstery. The immense chandelier suspended from the dome glittered with its fine glass and rose shades and the finishing touch was given the room by vases of fragrant La France roses standing on the mantel  and tables. The French floor covering was hidden with a transient facing of pale green crash."

"Innumerable Japanese lanterns enhanced the beauty of the court, and opening from it the Louis XVI room was decorated with golden baskets  hanging from the walls and chandeliers, filled with pink roses, and the dining room, which is in maroon and mahogany, was decorated with American Beauty roses.

Supper was served at small tables laid in the circular gallery which runs round the court, the tables decked with pink roses."

"The broad veranda had been enclosed and converted into a garden by the use of innumerable bay and fir trees, luxuriant plants and  blossoming flowers. Chairs and garden seats  and brilliant illuminations rendered this one of the most charming spots in the whole house."