sists of a
loose dressing gown, trimmed around the top and on the ends of the
sleeves with bands of red cloth, and gold paper cut in the form of
diamonds. The hair should hang loosely over the shoulders, and about
the head entwine a string of beads; the head is slightly turned to the
young man; the eyes directed to the idol; the face and arms stained
like the young man's. The extreme ends of the platform are occupied by
two figures costumed similar to those already described. They are
kneeling at the feet of small pedestals in such a position that a
profile view is had of the form. The pedestals should be two feet
high, and covered with bright-colored cloth. On one is a
representation of the sun, made by pasting a sheet of gold paper on
card-board, and cutting out rays around the edge. On the other
pedestal is placed a figure of the moon, with the stars radiating
around it. The moon can be made of card-board and silver paper, and
the stars of gold paper; these must be fastened to wires, and placed
ten inches from the top of the pedestals. Indian war clubs, spears,
shields, and other heathen curiosities, should be placed about the
figures. The light for this scene must be quite mild, and come from
the right hand side of the stage. Music low and of a mournful
character.

SECOND SCENE OF PAGANISM AND CHRISTIANITY.

Upon the gospel's sacred page
The gathered beams of ages shine;
And as it hastens, every age
But makes its brightness more divine.

On mightier wing, in loftier flight,
From year to year does knowledge soar,
And as it soars, the gospel light
Adds to its influence more and more.

BOWRING.

One Male and Two Female Figures.

_The Tableau of Christianity._--On the side of the platform which is
covered with white cloth there should be erected a small pulpit. Make
it of boards, cover it with cloth, and paint it in imitation of
mahogany. A small red cushion should be placed on the top, supporting
a large Bible, and on each side place lamps, with glass shades. In
the pulpit stands a young man dressed to represent a minister of the
gospel; one hand resting on the Bible, the other raised upward. In
front of the pulpit place a small table, covered with a white cloth,
on which set four silver goblets. By the side of the table place a
plaster pedestal, with a white urn on the top, to represent a font; on
each side of the pulpit, and at the extreme ends o