nstructed of boxes, and covered with green
bocking. It should be six feet in diameter, varying from one to two
feet in height, and placed in the centre of the stage. The scene will
require but a small quantity of light, which must come from the right
side of the stage. Music soft and of a plaintive character.

THE SOLDIER'S RETURN.

O that 'twere possible,
After long grief and pain,
To find the arms of my true love
Round me once again.

* * * * *

We stood tranced in long embraces
Mixed with kisses sweeter, sweeter
Than any thing on earth.

MAUD.

Three Female and Four Male Figures.

This interesting tableau is designed to appear in connection with the
soldier's farewell, and is represented by seven persons. The cottage
and other scenery described in the "Soldier's Farewell" is used in
this piece, and is to be placed in the same position. At the left of
the stage, near the front, stands a young gentleman dressed as a
hackman. He carries a trunk on his shoulder, and a valise in his left
hand; his position is such that a side view is had of the features;
his eyes cast down to the floor, body slightly bent forward; a few
paces in front of him stands the young soldier, with arms outstretched
to receive his wife, who is standing in front of the doorstep, in the
act of running towards him. The soldier shows a side view of his form,
his feet extended apart, body bent forward, eyes fixed on his wife,
countenance smiling. The wife faces the audience; her arms are raised,
eyes directed to those of her husband, countenance pleasant. The
father and mother of the soldier are seated in large chairs at the
sides of the door. A young man is seen climbing over the fence. He
holds a rake in his hand, and is looking at the soldier. A young lady
is on the doorstep in the position of one running, her eyes fixed on
the group at the front of the stage, countenance expressing surprise.
Costume similar to the one described in the Farewell. The boy's
costume consists of blue overalls, white shirt, and straw hat. The old
lady and gentleman wear the suits described in the first scene. The
old gentleman has a pair of crutches by his side, and is smoking a
pipe. The old lady wears spectacles, and holds a newspaper in the left
hand, and points to the soldier with the right; her eyes are turned to
her husband, countenance expressing surprise. The soldier's wi