sists of
a black robe, large white sleeves, white handkerchief, with square
ends, hanging on the breast, and white wig. Queen Victoria's costume,
if not procured at a costumer's, consists of a white satin or silk
dress, with a long trail, and four flounces on the skirt, each flounce
ornamented with a band of gold paper three inches wide, covered with
open lace. The top of the waist and bottom of the sleeves decorated in
the same manner. A belt of crimson velvet, covered with spangles and
small paste pins, encircles the waist; the sleeves should be open, and
fastened across with gilt cord, terminating in tassels, which fall on
the arms; white kid gloves, bound around the top with a band of
silver, ornamented with wax beads and spangles; a long ermine scarf
should be thrown gracefully over the shoulders, and trail to the
floor. The ermine can be imitated by inserting small pieces of black
shag in white cotton flannel. The hair may be done up in a neat coil,
and ornamented with wax beads and gilt pins. A long white veil of lace
is fastened to the back of the head, and allowed to trail to the feet.
The crown can be made of card-board, covered with gold paper and
brilliant paste pins. The steward and chamberlain each holds a staff
with a large gilt spear-head and tassels at the top. Costume consists
of showy suits, similar in style, head covered with low-crowned
Kossuth hat, ornamented with a gold band and white lace. The guards
must be placed in the extreme background, on high platforms; they
stand perfectly erect, and face the audience. The scene should be
brilliantly lighted by lamps at the front and left side of the stage.
The booming of cannon is heard in the distance. Music of a majestic
style.

THE BRIGANDS.

The gray morn
Dawns on the scene; the sulphurous smoke
Before the wind slow rolls away,
And the bright beams of morning dance
Along the spangled snow. There scattered arms,
And lifeless warriors, whose hard lineaments
Death's self could change not, mark the dreadful path
Of the outsallying victors.

SHELLEY.

One Female and Five Male Figures.

A scene representing a band of brigands in their mountain fastness, on
the watch for plunder and rapine. The scenery in the background should
resemble ragged rocks, made by fastening brown paper in a rumpled
manner to a frame of wood, and shaded with light and dark-brown
paints. This must