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piece contains twelve figures, ten of which have hold of the engine rope. They are in the position of persons running, and are led on by their captain, who is giving out an order through his trumpet. His position is, facing the men at the ropes; one hand is pointed towards the fire, the light of which is seen in the distance. Near the door of the engine house stands the lantern bearer with his lantern, which is attached to a long pole, and is carried on the right shoulder. The front of the engine house can be formed of wood, covered with cloth, and painted in showy colors. This frame is to be placed at the right hand corner of the background; the name and number of the machine painted over the door. The front wheels and rope will be sufficient to represent the engine. The remaining part is presumed to be within the house. By placing the front of the house in the corner, more room will be had for the line of firemen. All should appear animated, while a few are pointing to the light in the distance. The alarm bells must be sounded while the curtain is raised, and a red fire burned at the left side of the stage, so as to throw a very little light on the extreme edge of the background, which should extend farther in on the scene while the tableau is exhibited. AT THE FIRE. "Fire was raging, above and below." One Female and Thirteen Male Figures. This tableau is a representation of a dwelling house on fire, with the heroic firemen engaged in their various duties in their attempts to extinguish the flames. A front view of the building is exhibited, from which smoke and flames are seen issuing. At the window of the second story, a fireman stands, with an infant in his arms. A ladder is placed against the outside of the window, and a fireman is ascending it. The engineer stands on the steps of the mansion, giving his orders. A fireman is breaking in one of the lower windows with an axe. At the left of the tableau is seen part of the engine. Space will not allow the showing of more than one third of the machine; but by manufacturing a temporary frame, on which the front wheels, brakes, bell, and buckets can be attached, and placing it at the edge of the stage, with the firemen at the brakes, the effect will be quite sufficient. The men on the front brakes should be in a stooping position, those behind standing erect. Two pipe-men are seen in the foreground, with pipes, which they point to the burning buildi
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