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with rich vases of artificial flowers, with a statue of the fisher boy at each end. In the centre of this terrace, the mound on which the maiden reclines is placed. It should be five feet in diameter, and one foot high. Cover the surface with light-green cambric, and decorate the outer edge with large sea shells. On the fourth terrace arrange small pots of house plants that are in bloom, and at each end place large vases of fruit. On the fifth and last terrace place a row of deep glass dishes, filled with flowers, with a plaster figure of Flora at the ends. Festoon the sides of the scenery and the ceiling with spruce and flowers. The scenery in the background, if it can be easily painted, should represent figures similar to those on the stage, interspersed with fountains. If there is sufficient room for the accommodation and preservation of large mirrors, they can be used to advantage by placing them at the background of the stage, which will give a fine effect to the scene. This tableau must be lighted from the left side of the stage; the light being very brilliant, both at the top and bottom. A green fire burned just as the curtain falls, will add much to the beauty of the picture. Music accompanying the piece, soft, and of a lively order. NIGHT AND DAY. Heaven opened wide Her ever-during gates--harmonious sound-- On golden hinges morning to let forth, The king of glory, in his powerful word And spirit, coming to create new worlds. God saw the light was good, And light from darkness, by the hemisphere, Divided; light the day, and darkness night He named. Thus was the first day, even and morn. MILTON. Two Female Figures. This simple tableau is represented by two females: one personates Day, and is costumed in a long white robe. The other represents Night, and is dressed in black. Two arches should be made in the centre of the stage, one covered with black cloth, the other with white. They must be five feet in height, three feet in width, and three feet deep; the back, sides, and top covered with cloth. They are to be placed on a platform one foot high and six feet square. The lady who personates Night should be of good figure and features, black hair, and dark complexion. She kneels under the arch covered with black cloth, and faces the audience; the right knee touches the platform, hands placed together and r
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