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aised front of the breast, head slightly inclined back, eyes raised upward, the countenance in repose. Her costume consists of a black silk dress, low neck, and trimmed with wide black lace and bugles; a scarf of black crape, sprinkled with small silver stars, is draped across the breast, a black cross suspended from the neck by a velvet ribbon; black bracelets ornament the arms; and a wreath of black bugles and beads encircles the head, on the front of which is placed a small silver moon. The hair is arranged in wide, heavy bands, at the side and back of the head. The lady who personates Day should be of good figure and features, clear light complexion, and light hair. Her position is, kneeling under the white arch, hands crossed on her breast, eyes slightly cast upward, and a smile on the countenance. Costume consists of a pure white dress, cut low at the neck, short sleeves; waist and bottom of sleeves trimmed with wide lace and silver spangles; a scarf of white tarleton muslin draped across the breast; the waist encircled with a satin sash, and the head crowned with a wreath of pearls, in the front of which place a small gold sun. The hair can be arranged in ringlets, or brushed back from the forehead, and confined in a silk net. The light for this piece must come from the front of the stage, and should be of medium brilliancy. Music soft and plaintive. THE FIREMEN IN REPOSE. Ten Male Figures. This tableau is a representation of the interior of a firemen's hall. The walls are hung with engravings in rich frames, most of them referring to the fireman's life. The name of the company, in large gilt letters, is placed at the end of the stage. Settees are arranged around the sides; a mahogany table is in the centre, on which is placed a large solar lamp. Seated at the table are half a dozen firemen, dressed in their uniform; these are engaged in reading the news of the day; others are reclining and sitting on the settees, engaged in conversation and smoking. The light for the piece should be of medium brightness, and come from either side of the stage. Music of a secular character. THE ALARM. "Prompt when duty calls." Twelve Male Figures. This tableau is a representation of an alarm of fire, which has aroused the firemen from their repose. The scene represents a view of the front of the engine house. The door is thrown open, and the enginemen are about to draw out their machine. The
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