rds and muskets; officers in as
showy uniforms as can be procured. The ladies should be of various
sizes, and costumed in white dress, red sash, and wreaths of myrtle on
the head; each should hold a garland, bouquet, or small basket of
flowers. Citizens' costume consists of black coat and breeches, light
vest, chapeau, white hose, shoe and knee buckles; children in dark
jackets, white pants, dark caps, with a wreath of evergreen worn over
the shoulders. Washington is seated on his horse, the left hand
grasping the reins and whip, while the right holds his chapeau. He
leans forward slightly, and is looking to the ladies, who are strewing
his path with flowers. His face is lighted with smiles of pleasure as
he beholds the crowds of delighted people who are seen on every side.
On each side of the horse, and in the foreground, the young ladies are
placed. They are in kneeling positions, and extend their flowers
towards Washington; their faces are turned upward, and are suffused
with smiles. The military are placed on the extreme right and left of
the stage, the head of each platoon commencing at the front of the
stage, and extending into the background. As they recede in the
distance they must have a higher position, so that every one will be
seen. They should turn the head a trifle towards the audience, and
present arms. The citizens, placed on raised platforms, take positions
behind the horse. They hold their hats in the left hand, and look at
Washington. The children stand in a line in the background of the
picture. They must be placed on high platforms, so that they may be
seen distinctly. They look straight forward, with the right hand
placed at the side of the cap. The triumphal arch is to be erected
directly over the head of Washington; it should not be very heavy, as
it is necessary to have as much of the space occupied by the
characters as is possible. The horse and arch must be first brought
on the stage, then the military, next Washington, and the ladies, then
the children and citizens will take their positions. All the light
that can be produced in front, and facing Washington, must be used.
The booming of cannon, ringing of bells, and the loud hurrah of the
populace should be heard in the distance. "Hail Columbia" would be the
appropriate music for the piano-forte or melodeon.

FAME.

Blow the trumpet, spread the wing, fling thy scroll upon the sky;
Rouse the slumbering world, O Fame, and fill