Rigolet, the low comedian, was named grand chamberlain, and Baron Fidibus.
Similor, who performed the valets, was master of the horse and Baron Kockemburg.
Anselmo, walking gentleman, was promoted to be gentleman in waiting and Chevalier Grillenfanger.
The leader of the band, Lebel, was appointed superintendant of the music and amusements of the court, with the title of Chevalier Arpeggio.
The prima donna, Miss Delia, was created Countess of Rosenthal, an interesting orphan, whose dowry was to be the hereditary office of first lady of honour to the future Grand Duchess.
Miss Foligny, the singing chambermaid, was appointed widow of a general and Baroness Allenzau.
Miss Alice, walking lady, became Miss Fidibus, daughter of the chamberlain, and a rich heiress.
Finally, the duenna, Madame Pastorale, was called to the responsible station of mistress of the robes and governess of the maids of honour, under the imposing title of Baroness Schicklick.
The new dignitaries received decorations in proportion to their rank. Count Balthasar von Lipandorf, prime minister, had two stars and three grand crosses. The aide-de-camp, Florival von Reinsberg, fastened five crosses upon the breast of his hussar jacket.