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others are passing out articles of furniture from the windows. The men
must be costumed in showy fire suits. Alarm bells should be sounded
behind the scenes, and a representation of fire made by burning a red
fire at the side of the stage, behind the scenery of the burning
house. This scenery can be formed of light slats of wood, covered with
cloth, and painted in imitation of a brick house, with mouldings,
window frames, and doors. It must extend across the stage, and rise
from the floor to the ceiling. The windows should be filled with
sashes containing genuine glass, while smoke and flames can be painted
on various parts of the building; and, if desirable, a small quantity
of wet gunpowder, touched off at the proper moment, will add to the
effect.

ETHAN ALLEN AT TICONDEROGA.

Nor com'st thou but by Heaven, nor com'st alone.
Some god impels with courage not thy own.
No human hand the weighty gates unbarred,
Nor could the boldest of our youth have dared
To pass our outworks, or elude the guard.

POPE'S HOMER.

One Female and Eleven Male Figures.

This historical tableau represents Ethan Allen at the entrance of Fort
Ticonderoga, ordering De la Place, the commandant of the fort, to
immediately surrender, in the name of the great Jehovah and the
Continental Congress. Around the door are gathered the soldiers of
Allen. De la Place and his wife stand upon the doorstep, partially
dressed, and, with looks of astonishment, inquire by what authority he
demands the surrender of the fort. The number of figures in this
picture is twelve. Ten of them represent American soldiers, and are
dressed in the continental uniform, which consists of a blue coat,
faced with buff, and ornamented with large brass buttons, buff vest
and breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, and black
chapeau, and each furnished with military equipments. Allen's costume
should be of finer material, with an addition of sash, epaulets,
plume, and side arms. De la Place has on red breeches, with a gilt
stripe, white silk hose, knee buckles, slippers, and wig, a red coat
upon his arm, and a sword in his right hand, the handle of which is
extended towards Allen. His wife is costumed in a white dress, a white
cap on her head, and hair hanging loosely over her shoulders. The
scenery of the piece consists of a frame covered with cloth, extending
across the stage, and rising from the floor to the ceilin