THE DANCING GIRL IN REPOSE.

Bid me discourse; I will enchant thine ear,
Or, like a fairy, trip upon the green,
Or, like a nymph, with long dishevelled hair,
Dance on the sands, and yet no footing seen.
Shakspeare.

Three Female Figures.

This pleasing tableau represents a young and beautiful dancing girl reposing after one of her successful and fascinating dances. The scenery should be arranged in the following manner: A curtain of red Turkey cloth or cambric, fringed with gold, which can be made by cutting strips of buff cloth to imitate fringe, and decorating it with gold paper; this, in the evening, will make quite a rich appearance. The curtain should be but two feet long in the centre, cut in three festoons, each three feet wide. At the ends of the festoons, the curtains must be wide enough to fill out the space at the side of the stage, and so long that they will trail on the floor. This curtain should be attached to a strip of wood, which can be fastened in position on the ceiling. On each side of the stage, near the centre, place small pedestals, one and a half feet square, covered with green cambric, and decorated with bouquets of artificial or painted flowers. In the centre of the stage, directly under the curtain, place a pedestal two feet square, with a shaft at the side three feet high by six inches in diameter; this must be covered with light green cambric, and festooned with wreaths of flowers. The number of figures in this piece are three: one alone takes a prominent part; the remaining two are intended as an addition to the scenery. The two small pedestals are to be occupied by pretty little misses, of about six years of age, dressed to represent fairies. Their costume consists of short white dresses covered with bands of gold and spangles; white hose and slippers; a pink gauze sash, decorated with gold spangles, worn across the shoulders; the hair arranged in ringlets; wings formed of wire, covered with white muslin, and decorated with spangles, and fastened to the shoulders. The costume of the dancing girl consists of a white dress reaching to the knees, covered with white tarleton muslin, and ornamented on the front with a small bouquet, and bands of crimson ribbon running around the skirt. The waist should be low on the bosom, the sleeves quite short, and trimmed with flowers; the hair can be dressed to suit the taste of the performer. Flesh-colored hose and white slippers should be worn. The position of the dancing girl is on the centre of the pedestal, in a careless attitude. One arm hangs negligently at her side, the hand grasping a tambourine; the other rests on the top of the shaft. The weight of the body rests on the right foot; the left foot crosses the right. The eyes should be cast down to the floor, and the expression of the face sad and thoughtful. The fairies stand on the small pedestals at the sides of the stage. We have a side view of them as they stoop forward and clasp the folds of the curtain. The right hand is extended, the forefinger pointing at the dancing girl. The weight of the body should mostly rest on the right foot; the left is extended behind, the toe touching the top of the pedestal. The head slightly turned towards the audience; the expression of the countenance quite brilliant. The lights should be at the left side of the stage, and of medium quantity. A waltz or polka can be played while the tableau is exhibited.

WASHINGTON'S ENTRANCE INTO PORTSMOUTH.

Behold, he comes! Columbia's pride,
And nature's boast—her favorite son;
Of valor, wisdom, truth, well tried—
Hail, matchless Washington.
Let old and young, let rich and poor,
Their voices raise, to sing his praise,
And bid him welcome, o'er and o'er.
This, this is he, by Heaven designed,
The pride and wonder of mankind.
United then your voices raise,
And all united sing his praise.
Let strains harmonious rend the air;
For see, the godlike hero's here!
Thrice hail, Columbia's favorite son;
Thrice welcome, matchless Washington.
J.M. Sewall.

Ten Female and Thirty-two Male Figures.

"Saturday, 31st Oct.