Italy—Green skirt with bands of bright trimming, white waist and apron, black bodice. Hair in braids with white headdress, which is a band of muslin six or seven inches wide and sixteen to eighteen inches long, one end pinned on top of the head, the other falling behind.

Russia—High, fur-trimmed boots, dark skirt and jacket and cap, all trimmed with fur.

England—A fair child with delicate features. Modern dress.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.

A Sketch.

For Eight Characters—Four Males, Four Females.

CHARACTERS.

Mr. RadcliffeBachelor of 35, or Thereabouts
BobThe Janitor’s Boy
BillWho Brings Home His Suit
JimmyMr. Radcliffe as a Boy
Miss DaytonLady in the Late Twenties
GretchenGerman Maid
AnnetteWashwoman’s Child
KittyMiss Dayton as a Girl

Scene: Interior of Miss Dayton’s room. Table with books and sewing upon it, two chairs and a lounge, etc. Miss D. sits reading.