cloth, and ornamented with red hieroglyphics. In the
background, and at each side of the stage, are seated Indians. The
floor of the stage in the background should be raised one foot, on
which are placed the trees; in front of the wigwam stands Roger
Williams; he partially faces the audience; his left hand holds a
Bible, while his right is raised upward, his eyes directed towards the
Indians--countenance expressing animation. Costume consists of black
coat of ancient style, black breeches, black vest, white hose, ruffled
bosom, and white cravat, knee and shoe buckles, and a long white wig,
ending in a cue, and tied with a black ribbon. Costume of the Indians
is a short frock, made of and trimmed with a bright-colored cambric,
pants of dark buff cloth, fitting tightly so as to develop the form of
the leg, moccasins of red flannel, decorated with beads; a strip of
card-board, covered with red flannel, and ornamented with feathers of
any kind, should be worn around the head. A belt about the waist,
containing tomahawk and knife, both of which can be made of wood, and
painted in bright colors. A few squaws are interspersed in the scene.
Their costumes are similar to those of the men, with the addition of a
bright-colored blanket thrown over the shoulders, and hair loosely
flowing about the neck. The exposed portions of the bodies of the
Indians are stained of the same color as the pants. The position of
the figures must be varied, while all look with attention to Williams.
The scene should be lighted by a red fire, burned at the front side of
the stage. Music soft and of a sacred character.

CROSSING THE LINE.

Far, far upon the sea
The good ship speeding free,
Upon the deck we gather, young and old,
And view the flowing sail
Swelling out before the gale,
Full and round, without a wrinkle or a fold.

Ten Male Figures.

This comic tableau is a representation of a scene which often
transpired on board of vessels in passing the line. This time-honored
custom of introducing to old Neptune and his suite the persons who,
for the first time in their lives, cross the equinoctial line, is now
nearly abolished. But until within a quarter of a century, the
occasion of crossing the line was one of no little importance. It was
a jubilee on board ship which was looked forward to with eagerness by
the jolly tars who had already shaken hands with the God of the Ocean,
and with fear and trem