THE ELOPEMENT.
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Dear art thou to the lover, thou sweet light, Fair, fleeting sister of the mournful night! As in impatient hope he stands apart, Companioned only by his beating heart, And with an eager fancy oft beholds The vision of a white robe's fluttering folds Flit through the grove, and gain the open mead, True to the hour by loving hearts agreed! At length she comes. The evening's holy grace Mellows the glory of her radiant face; The curtain of that daylight, faint and pale, Hangs round her like the shading of a veil; As turning with a bashful timid thought, From the dear welcome she herself hath sought, Her shadowy profile drawn against the sky, Cheats while it charms his fond adoring eye. Mrs. Norton. |
One Male and Two Female Figures.
This is a very pretty tableau, in two parts. The first, represents a young gentleman, standing at the foot of a rope ladder which reaches to the railing of a balcony on the front of a dwelling house; leaning over the railing is a young and lovely maiden, who is about to make her descent on the ladder to her lover below. The gentleman grasps the rope with the left hand, and holds the right upward in the act of beckoning to the lady. His position is such that a side view is had of the body; his head thrown back, eyes directed to the balcony, countenance expressing pleasure and entreaty. His costume consists of a dark coat, trimmed around the edge with purple lace or gimp, light breeches, black hose, colored vest, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, red sash about the waist, black felt hat with plume, velvet cape on the left shoulder, lace collar and wristbands, ruffled bosom, and mustache. The lady is attired in a bright-colored silk robe, riding hat, and red scarf. The balcony can be made of boards, and covered with fresco paper, representing two pillars, a cornice, and a railing above. The second scene, which follows immediately, represents the lady and her lover just about to step into the ante-room, opposite the balcony. The gentleman has his right arm around the waist of the lady, the left extended towards the balcony, face turned in that direction, his back to the audience, the countenance expressing caution. The lady places her left hand on the gentleman's shoulder, and the right on her breast; her eyes are directed to the ante-room. A front view is had of her form. The head of the gentleman turned to the balcony will give a partial side view of the face. The young lady's mother is seen on the balcony, looking out into the darkness, and holding a crutch before her, as if in the act of striking. Her costume consists of a white robe and nightcap. The light for the first scene should be of medium brightness, and come from the ante-room opposite the balcony. In the second scene, it will be necessary to produce the light on the other side of the stage, which will throw the balcony in the shade. The low rumbling of thunder, and the noise of falling rain, produced in the ante-room, will add to the effect of the scene.
FIREMAN'S COAT OF ARMS.
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By Jove! I'll have a fine establishment, And keep a coat-of-arms! Muggins. |