This simple tableau is represented by two females: one personates Day, and is costumed in a long white robe. The other represents Night, and is dressed in black. Two arches should be made in the centre of the stage, one covered with black cloth, the other with white. They must be five feet in height, three feet in width, and three feet deep; the back, sides, and top covered with cloth. They are to be placed on a platform one foot high and six feet square. The lady who personates Night should be of good figure and features, black hair, and dark complexion. She kneels under the arch covered with black cloth, and faces the audience; the right knee touches the platform, hands placed together and raised front of the breast, head slightly inclined back, eyes raised upward, the countenance in repose. Her costume consists of a black silk dress, low neck, and trimmed with wide black lace and bugles; a scarf of black crape, sprinkled with small silver stars, is draped across the breast, a black cross suspended from the neck by a velvet ribbon; black bracelets ornament the arms; and a wreath of black bugles and beads encircles the head, on the front of which is placed a small silver moon. The hair is arranged in wide, heavy bands, at the side and back of the head. The lady who personates Day should be of good figure and features, clear light complexion, and light hair. Her position is, kneeling under the white arch, hands crossed on her breast, eyes slightly cast upward, and a smile on the countenance. Costume consists of a pure white dress, cut low at the neck, short sleeves; waist and bottom of sleeves trimmed with wide lace and silver spangles; a scarf of white tarleton muslin draped across the breast; the waist encircled with a satin sash, and the head crowned with a wreath of pearls, in the front of which place a small gold sun. The hair can be arranged in ringlets, or brushed back from the forehead, and confined in a silk net. The light for this piece must come from the front of the stage, and should be of medium brilliancy. Music soft and plaintive.
THE FIREMEN IN REPOSE.
Ten Male Figures.
This tableau is a representation of the interior of a firemen's hall. The walls are hung with engravings in rich frames, most of them referring to the fireman's life. The name of the company, in large gilt letters, is placed at the end of the stage. Settees are arranged around the sides; a mahogany table is in the centre, on which is placed a large solar lamp. Seated at the table are half a dozen firemen, dressed in their uniform; these are engaged in reading the news of the day; others are reclining and sitting on the settees, engaged in conversation and smoking. The light for the piece should be of medium brightness, and come from either side of the stage. Music of a secular character.
THE ALARM.
"Prompt when duty calls."
Twelve Male Figures.
This tableau is a representation of an alarm of fire, which has aroused the firemen from their repose. The scene represents a view of the front of the engine house. The door is thrown open, and the enginemen are about to draw out their machine. The piece contains twelve figures, ten of which have hold of the engine rope. They are in the position of persons running, and are led on by their captain, who is giving out an order through his trumpet. His position is, facing the men at the ropes; one hand is pointed towards the fire, the light of which is seen in the distance. Near the door of the engine house stands the lantern bearer with his lantern, which is attached to a long pole, and is carried on the right shoulder. The front of the engine house can be formed of wood, covered with cloth, and painted in showy colors. This frame is to be placed at the right hand corner of the background; the name and number of the machine painted over the door. The front wheels and rope will be sufficient to represent the engine. The remaining part is presumed to be within the house. By placing the front of the house in the corner, more room will be had for the line of firemen. All should appear animated, while a few are pointing to the light in the distance. The alarm bells must be sounded while the curtain is raised, and a red fire burned at the left side of the stage, so as to throw a very little light on the extreme edge of the background, which should extend farther in on the scene while the tableau is exhibited.