ntenance expressing
sternness; eyes slightly raised upwards. The soldier kneels between
the poet and the historian; costume consists of a rich military dress;
arms are folded across the breast, head turned slightly to the right,
eyes cast upward, the face expressing firmness. The poet is costumed
in a dark coat, light vest, knee breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee
and shoe buckles, lace collar and wristbands. Position is facing the
front corner of the stage. Eyes are fixed on the paper before him;
face expresses pleasure. On the other side of the soldier kneels the
historian. His costume, position, and expression of countenance, the
same as the poet. The sculptor kneels on the low platform. He faces
the corner of the stage, and casts his eyes upward. Costume consists
of a dark coat, white vest, dark breeches, white hose, shoe and knee
buckles, a low, flat cap set jantily on one side of the head, and a
velvet cape thrown over the left shoulder. The painter kneels on the
other end of the platform, and faces the right front corner of the
stage. Costume, position, and expression, the same as the sculptor.
Between these two, kneel the mechanic and musician. The former looks
straight forward. Costume consists of dark coat, light vest, dark
breeches and hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles. The musician
takes a similar position, and holds a harp, on which he is about to
play. His head is thrown back, and his eyes are raised upward. Costume
consists of a dark coat and breeches, bright-colored vest, black hose,
low shoes, knee and shoe buckles. Expression of the face, pleasant.
The light must be of medium quantity, and come from the right hand
side. Those lights near the front should be stronger than the others.
Music soft and plaintive.

FAITH.

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[Illustration: FAITH.]

High on the mountain's towering head,
While darkness rules the sky,
Faith stands, and through the stormy cloud
Directs her anxious eye.
Amidst the gloom, the welcome rays
With cheering lustre shine,
And open to her ardent gaze
A world of bliss divine.

J. FIRIEZE.

Seven Female Figures.

This beautiful statuary tableau is represented in the following
manner: Six females kneel in a circle, and support a circular shield
three feet in diameter, on which stands a young lady who represents
Faith. Her right hand grasps a cross; the left is raised, the
forefinger pointing upward