THE LOST MINE.


Act I.—Wooded and rocky flat; inclined run R., masked by rocks, leading up from a rocky platform C.; door and part of a log cabin, L., creepers and vines running over it, rocks and foliage; L. mask the remainder; R. rocks and foliage, rock for a seat R., near 2 entrance. Stump for a seat L., between platform and door; on rock masking run R. in large white letters, "Busted's Balm" to which with paint-pail in left hand, and brush in right, Silas Steele is discovered giving a finishing touch. Silas sings,—

Oh! here's to good old Busted,

Write him down;

Oh! here's to good old Busted,

Write him down;

Oh! here's to good old Busted,

For his balm is always trusted:

Write him down, write him down, write him down.