The young lads' costume consists of a short coat, buttoned snugly over the breast, made of light pink cambric. The bottom, the ends of the sleeves, and the collar trimmed with purple cambric, three inches in width, with narrow strips of gold paper on each side; between the bands of gold, insert small diamond-shaped pieces of gold paper, bordered with spangles. A belt made of the same material encircles the waist; hose of flesh-colored cloth; white slippers, with pink rosette on the front; a small cap, made of purple cambric, in the form of a tulip, is worn on the head; it should be rather low, with a stem of green protruding from the top, the edges scalloped, and bound with gold paper. Small gauze wings are fastened to the shoulders, which are ornamented with spangles and silver stars. The young ladies' costume consists of a long white dress, with a robe worn on the outside of tarleton muslin; the outer dress should have three wide flounces, the edges of which are to be trimmed with large silver leaves, interspersed with gilt roses; these can be made from gold and silver paper. The waist must be cut quite low, and decorated in the same manner; the sleeves flowing, and trimmed with spangles and pink ribbons; large gauze wings, decorated with spangles and silver tinsel, should be fastened to the back of the waist. The hair must be done up in a neat coil, and encircled with a band of white flowers. Make the wands four feet in length, and one half an inch in diameter; cover them with silver paper, attach a gilt heart on the end. The light for this tableau can be produced by a whitish-blue fire, burned at either side of the stage; it should be quite brilliant, and must be lighted before the curtain rises. Music of a lively order.
BUST OF PRAYER.
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Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd or unexpress'd; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh,— The falling of a tear,— The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. |
One Female Figure.
This beautiful production should be represented by one who has an amiable and modest appearing countenance, good figure and features. The hair must be brushed up from the forehead, and fastened behind in a black crochet net. The dress should be pure white, open very low at the front and back. A cross is suspended from the neck by a band of white ribbon. A heavy white veil should pass over the top and back of the head, and be tied loosely four inches below the chin; the head inclined forward slightly, the eyes closed, while the countenance should appear serene, pure, and full of hope; the arms are to be folded out of sight upon the breast. The same machinery, pedestal, wire basque, crimson curtain, and fairies that are used in the [Bust of Proserpine], may be used in this piece. The light should be mild, and come from the left side of the stage. Music plaintive, and of a sacred order.
MORNING WELCOMED BY THE STARS.
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A glorious vision: as I walked in gloom, The children of the sun came thronging round me, In shining robes and diamond-studded shoon; And they did wing me with them, and soon In a bright dome of wondrous width I found me, Set all with beautiful eyes, whose wizard rays,—— Shed on my soul, in strong enchantment bound me; And so I looked and looked with dazzled gaze, Until my spirit drank in so much light That I grew, like the sons of that glad place, Transparent, lovely, pure, serene, and bright; Then they did call me brother; and there grew Swift from my sides broad pinions gold and white, And with that happy flock a brilliant thing I flew! Tupper. |