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The drapery on her breast
Seem'd with no pulse beneath to thrill,
So stone-like was its rest!

But a peal of lordly music
Shook e'en the dust below,
When the burning gold of the diadem
Was set on her pallid brow!
Then died away that haughty sound,
And from the encircling band
Step Prince and Chief, 'midst the hush profound,
With homage to her hand.

MRS. HEMANS.

Twenty Male and Ten Female Figures.

This magnificent tableau contains thirty figures, and, when exhibited
with proper scenery and wardrobe, is one of the best of this
collection. It should be used as a grand finale scene, and is arranged
in the following manner: A number of gentlemen's costumes must be
procured at a costumer's or a theatre. Ladies' costumes can be easily
prepared.

At the back of the stage, at equal distances between the sides, erect
a throne. First build a platform five feet long, three feet wide, and
three feet high, with steps in front, all of which must be covered
with crimson cloth and gold paper. Over the platform place a canopy
made of purple cloth, and decorated with gold paper, cut to represent
fringe. Cover the wall back of the platform with the same material,
and in the centre place a large gold V; a large chair, trimmed with
scarlet and gold, should be placed on the platform, and tiers of seats
arranged on each side of the throne; these must form half circles,
reaching to the centre of the stage at the sides. Seated and standing
on the seats and platforms are the ambassadors, dukes, earls, and
officers, in their full dress. The queen dowager and other royal
female personages are intermingled among them. The lord steward, and
chamberlain stand near the side scenes in the foreground, while the
extreme background is filled up by the queen's guards. Standing on the
step in front of the throne is the archbishop, holding the crown. A
little to the left stands Victoria, her body facing the audience, and
bent forward slightly, head bowed, ready to receive the crown. At the
other side of the throne stands Prince Albert, dressed in rich
uniform. The ladies' costumes consist of rich silks and brocades,
ornamented with gold lace, paste pins, brooches, &c.; the hair
arranged to suit the taste of the performers, and encircled with a
band of gold, to which fasten a colored plume. The attention of all
should be directed to the queen. The archbishop's costume con