for the
occasion, and will look quite pretty. A blue circular cloak, or a
lady's velvet cape, trimmed with white cotton flannel, two inches
wide, with small pieces of black-shag fastened on at intervals of five
inches, will look well, and will resemble ermine. The breeches can be
made of purple cambric, trimmed with gold paper. A blue dress coat,
trimmed with gold paper, and covered with white lace, will answer for
an under-coat. The father's position is, standing on the second step
of the portico, with both hands extended, body bending forward
slightly, eyes fixed on the son, countenance expressing joy and
happiness. The son stands at the foot of the steps, leaning on a stout
branch of a tree, which he has been using for a cane on his journey.
He displays a side view of the body, and is costumed in a coarse brown
frock, open in the neck, displaying his neck and bosom, and tied
around the waist with a piece of rope; large rents should be made in
the sleeves, showing the flesh within; knee breeches of coarse
material, torn at the side; brown hose; and shoes, which are almost
worn out, and are tied to the foot with strings; hair hanging over the
forehead; skin colored light brown; his eyes cast down to the ground,
and countenance melancholy. The light must be quite brilliant, and
come from the side opposite to the servants. Music animating.

SINGLE BLESSEDNESS.

Close by his lonely hearth he sate,
While shadows of a welcome dream
Passed o'er his heart; disconsolate
His home did seem;
Comfort in vain was spread around,
For something still was wanting found.

ANON.

One Male Figure.

This tableau is a representation of a young bachelor seated alone in
his chamber. He has around him all the luxuries that wealth will
purchase, and is reclining on a low sofa, quietly smoking his
meerschaum. Rich furniture, soft carpets, fine pictures, and gorgeous
curtains decorate the apartment. Books, statuary, boxing gloves,
fencing swords, fowling pieces, pipes of various patterns, and a
countless multitude of other articles, are scattered about the room.
On the marble table at his side is a bunch of cigars, a paper of Ma'am
Miller's fine-cut tobacco, a decanter of wine, and a pair of goblets,
one of which is partially filled with wine. He holds in his left hand
his meerschaum; his right hangs carelessly at his side, and grasps a
novelette. The gentleman who personates