the foot of Hope are two other figures. One is a female,
dressed in deep mourning; the other, an aged man, who is supported by
the lady. His costume consists of a loose robe of white cloth, trimmed
with purple; his head is covered with white hair, and from his face
hangs a long white beard. The hair and beard can be made of flax. The
lady is kneeling next to Faith; the right arm is placed around the
aged man, and the left points to Religion; the head is turned upward,
and the expression of the face denotes grief. The aged man kneels
beside the figure in mourning, his head resting on her shoulder, with
his clasped hands stretched out in front; the eyes are closed, and the
face downcast. The tableau must be formed in the centre of the stage.
The light should be quite strong, and come from the right of the
stage. Music of a sacred character.

THE POET AND THE GODDESS OF POETRY.

The poet's pen is the true divining rod
Which trembles towards the inner fount of feeling,
Bringing to light and use, else hid from all,
The many sweet, clear sources which we have
Of good and beauty in our own deep bosoms;
And marks the variations of all mind,
As does the needle an air-investing storm.

FESTUS.

One Female and One Male Figure.

This beautiful tableau is personated by two figures, a young man and a
maiden. The scene represented is a dark and gloomy attic. An old table
stands in the middle of the room; on it are a few books and
manuscripts, an inkstand, a candlestick, with a partly-burned candle
inserted in it, a mug of water, and a roll of bread. Near the table is
an old-fashioned arm chair, in which is seated a young man dressed in
cheap clothing. He has leaned his head upon the table, and is
lamenting over his poverty and misfortune. As he sits weeping, a mist
gathers in the chamber; it slowly grows denser, till at last it
becomes a cloud of light; and lo! in the midst of the cloud stands a
divine shape--the Goddess of Poetry--supremely beautiful. She
addresses the Poet, gives him advice and consolation, and encourages
him to renewed efforts in the path of fame; then vanishes from his
sight. Besides the furniture already described, there should be a few
chairs, pictures, and a piece of statuary, placed in various parts of
the stage. The Poet's costume consists of a loose black coat, dark
breeches, light vest, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles.
Position is near th