of
the circle is complete. The other side of the circle is arranged in a
similar manner,--the figures facing inward.

The wreath of spruce and flowers is to be placed within the circle of
ladies. The stage and the back scene should be hung with green
bocking, and care must be exercised in the forming of the circle, so
that it shall appear perfectly round. The small festoons of flowers
should be entwined among the figures, after they have taken their
position. The expression of the countenances should be pleasant and
animated. The light for this piece should come from the foot of the
stage, and should be quite brilliant. Music soft, and of a secular
character. The tableau, when finished, at a distance appears like an
immense wreath resting against a grassy bank.

THE MARBLE MAIDEN.

_Paulina._ As she lived peerless,
So her dead likeness, I do well believe,
Excels whatever yet you looked upon
Or hand of man done; therefore I kept it
Lonely apart; but here it is: prepare
To see the life as likely mocked as ever.
Still sleep mocked death; behold, and say 'tis well.

WINTER'S TALE.

Three Female and Eleven Male Figures.

This tableau is taken from Shakspeare's drama, "The Winter's Tale."
The scene is that wherein Paulina draws away the curtain and discloses
the marble statue. She is addressing Leontes, who is seen in the
foreground. At the left of the stage, a group of five gentlemen and
one lady is seen; on the opposite side of the stage is another group
of five gentlemen; all of which are in position, so that a profile
view is exhibited.

The scenery of this piece consists of a curtain passing across the
stage, three feet from the back end. The curtain described in the
tableau of the "Dancing Girl in Repose" will answer for this scene,
but should be allowed to hang straight from the top, in place of
being looped up at the sides. Arranged in this way, it will leave an
open space of five or six feet in the centre. The background is seen
through this opening, and is to be festooned with wreaths of
evergreens and flowers. Close up to the back wall is placed a
platform, made in two pieces, the first being four feet square and one
foot high. On this rests a second platform, three feet square and one
foot high. At the right side of the upper platform is placed a round
pedestal, three feet high and one foot in diameter; this has a cap and
base, and can be made of