f the platform, are
two female figures; both are kneeling by the side of small pedestals;
these can be made of small boxes, covered with white cloth, and
ornamented with myrtle. The female figures should face the audience.
One holds a large Bible with the right hand, and points to the pages
with the left. The eyes are cast upward; the face expresses meekness
and serenity. The second figure, at the other end of the platform,
holds a cross in the left hand, and points to it with the right; the
eyes are raised upward, the face expressing pleasure. Their costume
consists of white dresses, cut low at the top, sleeves quite long and
flowing, and ornamented with white muslin; the waist is encircled with
a band of satin ribbon; a wreath of white flowers adorns the head, and
gauze wings are fastened to the back of the waist. The hair should be
dressed closely to the head, and a few curls allowed to hang on the
shoulders. The length of the cross is three feet; color, light blue.
On small pedestals, between the pulpit and the female figures, place
models of the steam engine, steamboat, printing press, and telegraph.
The tableau of Paganism must be first produced, after which the
machinery should slowly revolve, bringing into the view the tableau of
Christianity. The curtain must be kept up until both are exhibited.
The light for these tableaux should be quite brilliant, and issue from
the left side of the stage. Music of a sacred character.

THE FAIRIES' DANCE.

The moon is full, the stars are bright,
The monks are all asleep;
Now gayly come the Fays to-night,
Their revelry to keep.
They love the abbeys old and gray,
Whence the vesper song is heard,
And the matin hymn at break of day
Awakes the singing bird.

With waving torch and tiny shout,
The nimble foot they ply,
And Fairy laughs are ringing out
Beneath the midnight sky;--
Then mortals hear the merry peals,
And wonder at the sound,
So like the chiming of harebells,
When light winds steal around.

ANON.

Ten Female and Eight Male Figures.

This beautiful tableau is represented by eight small misses, eight
small lads, and two young and pretty ladies. The stage should be
formed so as to rise gradually from the footlights to the background,
which can be done by using boxes of various sizes, and covering them
with green bocking. Twelve of the children should f