should be arranged at the background of the
picture, the sides of the stage painted to represent ports of a
vessel, and various articles that are used on board a ship must be
scattered about the deck. Light brilliant, and come from the right
side of the stage.

THE WEDDING.

Pass thou on! for the vow is said
That may ne'er be broken;
The trembling hand hath a blessing laid
On snowy forehead and auburn braid,
And the word is spoken
By lips that never their word betray'd.

Pass thou on! for thy human all
Is richly given,
And the voice that claims its holy thrall
Must be sweeter for life than music's fall,
And, this side heaven,
Thy lip may never that trust recall.

WILLIS.

One Female and Two Male Figures.

This tableau is a representation of the marriage ceremony, and is
arranged with little trouble or expense. For a home entertainment it
will be quite appropriate. The scene is a young and beautiful maiden
and a fine-looking gentleman kneeling at the foot of an altar, behind
which stands a priest, dressed in appropriate costume. He is
performing the wedding rites. He holds in his right hand a prayer
book; his left is stretched out over the kneeling couple; his eyes are
raised upward, the countenance calm. The lady and gentleman kneel at
the foot of the altar, partially facing each other, so that a side
view is had of the body. The eyes of both are cast down; the lady's
costume consists of a white dress, trimmed to suit the taste of the
performer. A delicate wreath of silver leaves crowns the head, and a
long white veil hangs from the back hair to the floor. The gentleman
should be costumed in a black coat and pants, white vest, cravat, and
gloves. The priest's costume consists of a black surplice and cowl,
white cravat, and a large cross suspended from the neck. For want of a
better article, a lady's black dress will answer for the surplice, and
a black silk scarf, wound around the head, will answer for a cowl. The
altar can be formed out of a small table, with a white cloth thrown
over it, with a large Bible on the top. The light for this piece
should be mellow, and come from the left side of the stage. Music soft
and plaintive.

HIAWATHA SAILING.

"And thus sailed my Hiawatha
Down the rushing Taguamenaw--
Sailed through all its bends and windings,
Sailed through all its deeps and shallows,
Whi