ind Leontes stands a tall figure, costumed
in a black coat and knee breeches, white hose, knee and shoe buckles,
low shoes, waist encircled with a belt, a short cloak thrown over the
right shoulder. The other figures are costumed in a similar manner,
and stand between Leontes and the side of the stage, and are looking
intently at the statue.

Three more gentlemen, costumed in a similar style, occupy positions on
the opposite side of the stage, close to the wings. A profile view is
had of their figures, while their faces are turned towards the statue.
In front of this group stands a young man, with his arm placed around
the waist of a young lady who stands at his side, and in such a
position that we have almost a back view of them. The lady is costumed
in a white dress, cut low at the top, sleeves very short, skirt long,
so as to trail ten inches, ornamented with buff ribbon, which should
be placed on the bottom of the skirt, around the waist, on the top of
the waist, and on the sleeves. Her hair should hang loosely over the
shoulders, the head encircled with a string of feldspar or pearl
beads. The hands are clasped in front of her bosom, the body inclined
forward slightly, the eyes directed towards the statue. The gentleman
at her side stands erect. His costume consists of a dark coat,
ornamented around the bottom with silver paper, covered with black
lace, the sleeves and collar trimmed in the same mode, with an
addition of wide white lace cuffs and collar; the breeches are of
black cloth, with a band of silver, and buckle at the knee; white
hose, low shoes, with buckles, a wide belt around the waist, from
which is suspended a long, slim sword. The lights on each side of the
background, where the statue is placed, should be quite brilliant.
The foreground should receive the rays of light, which should be of
medium quantity, from the side of the stage where Leontes stands.
Music soft and plaintive.

VENUS RISING FROM THE SEA.

Then spoke the sovereign lady of the deep--
Spoke, and the waves and whispering leaves were still:
"Ever I rise before the eyes that weep,
When, born from sorrow, wisdom makes the will;
But few behold the shadow through the dark,
And few will dare the venture of the bark."

BULWER.

One Female Figure.

This tableau is represented by one beautiful lady, whose costume
consists of a flesh-colored dress, fitting tightly to the body, so as
to sh