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They are the autographs of angels, penn'd In Nature's green-leav'd book, in blended tints, Borrowed from rainbows and the sunset skies, And written every where—on plain and hill, In lonely dells, 'mid crowded haunts of men; On the broad prairies, where no eye save God's May read their silent, sacred mysteries. Thank God for flowers! they gladden human hearts; Seraphic breathings part their fragrant lips With whisperings of Heaven. Albert Laighton. |
One Female Figure.
The statue tableau of the Flower Girl is quite a pretty design, and is produced in the following manner: A pedestal two feet in height, with a circular shield at the top three feet in diameter, is placed in the centre of the stage, around the sides and on the top of which are arranged folds of white cloth. The young lady who personates the flower girl is to stand in the centre of the shield, holding in front of her a basket of flowers. She should be of good form and features. Her costume consists of a pure white robe cut low at the top and long at the bottom, sleeves short, the front of the waist ornamented with a small bouquet, and a wreath of flowers or silver leaves around the head, the hair puffed slightly at the side, and confined at the back of the head with a band of silver, and allowed to hang in curls in the neck; the basket filled to the top with flowers, held at arm's length, and resting against the right side of the front of the body. The lady faces the audience, inclines her body forward a very little, the hands grasping the basket at each side, right foot placed twelve inches in advance of the left, head inclined back and to the left, the eyes directed forward, countenance pleasant. The crimson curtain, and the two fairies used in the "[Bust of Proserpine]," can be used in this piece, the curtain placed above the statue, the fairies taking the same position as in Proserpine. Illuminate the stage with the footlights. Music soft and plaintive.
PRESENTATION OF FIREMAN'S TRUMPET.
"Honor to whom honor is due."
Eleven Male and Eleven Female Figures.
This interesting tableau contains twenty-two figures. The scene represents a young and beautiful female presenting a silver trumpet to a fireman. In the background of the stage there should be erected a platform, from which a flight of steps extends down to the foreground. On the right side of the steps are young ladies in appropriate costumes, and at the left of the steps are the comrades of the receiver of the trumpet. Standing in the centre of the platform is a young lady, about to present the trumpet to the fireman, who is kneeling at her feet. The platform must be four feet high and two feet wide, the steps running nearly across the stage, and within three feet of the footlights. At each side of the platform place a large vase of flowers, and cover the steps with green bocking. The ladies' costume consists of a white dress, with red sash around the waist, a wreath of myrtle on the head, and a wreath of flowers held in the right hand. The gentlemen's costume consists of a showy fireman's suit. The lady who presents the trumpet should be costumed in a white dress decorated with artificial flowers, a crown of the same on the head, and a belt about the waist. The ladies and gentlemen at the sides of the stage are all kneeling, and in such a position that a profile view is had of the body. The ladies rest the left hand on the waist, and extend towards the top of the platform the right hand, which holds the wreath of flowers. Their attention is directed to the lady above, the countenance expressing pleasure. The gentlemen form in a like manner, and raise the right hand to the side of the face. The gentleman who receives the trumpet kneels on the upper step, and in such a position that a profile view will be had of the face; the left hand rests on the waist, while the right is extended to take the trumpet; the head is thrown back slightly, the eyes fixed on those of the lady, who stands in the centre of the platform. Her body is inclined forward, eyes fixed on the face of the fireman, right hand extended and holding the trumpet, her countenance beaming with smiles. Light from the foot and left side of the stage will be required, which should be very brilliant. Music of an operatic character.