hats, &c. These radiate from the centre, and are
surrounded by a wreath of gold stars, five inches in diameter. It
rests on a pedestal, and is supported on each side by female figures.
The shield is seven feet high and four feet wide, the surface covered
with blue cambric, with a border of crimson five inches wide, shaded
with a band of gold one inch in width. The pedestal is six feet long,
one foot high, and three feet wide, the surface covered with crimson
cloth, with a black and gold border six inches wide, and an
appropriate motto on the front in letters of gold. The young ladies
who support the shield must be of equal height, good figure and
features. Their costume consists of a white robe cut low in the neck,
skirt made to trail on the pedestal, red or black velvet waist,
ornamented with gilt buttons and lace, and fireman's hat on the head.
Their position is at the sides of the shield, facing the audience; one
arm is laid at full length on the top of the oval, the other hangs at
the side, the hand grasping a small wreath of myrtle. The head should
be slightly turned towards the shield, eyes looking forward,
countenance calm. The light for the tableau must be of medium
brilliancy, and come from the front of the stage. Music soft.

THE SOLDIER'S FAREWELL.

I could not love thee, dear, so much,
Loved I not honor more.

SIR RICHARD LOVELACE.

Three Female and Three Male Figures.

A representation of a young recruit, about to leave his country home
for the first time to join the army. In the background is to be seen a
cottage, with trellised vines running over the door. The young soldier
is standing in front of the cottage, bidding farewell to his young
bride, who stands at his side. They both face the audience. She has
her right arm around his neck, and is looking into his face. The
soldier rests his left arm on her shoulder, and points to the side of
the stage with the right hand. His eyes are fixed on the face of his
bride. Near the doorstep stands a gray-haired old man, the father of
the soldier; he faces the audience, and is holding a musket, the lock
of which he is examining. At the left of the soldier stands a young
maiden, in a position that exhibits a side view of the body. She is
looking to the two figures in front of her, and holds a sword and
belt. In the doorway is seen the mother of the soldier, holding a
handkerchief to her eyes. A little boy stands at the right of the
door,