THE PARTING.

Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blush'd at the praise of their own loveliness. And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs, Which ne'er might be repeated—Who could guess If ever more should meet, those mutual eyes, Since upon night so sweet, such awful morn could rise? Byron.

One Male and Two Female Figures.

This pretty tableau is one that can be formed without much expense or trouble. The scene represented is a young knight, about to leave his home, his wife, and child, to fight the battles of his country. A large flight of steps fills up one third of the stage at the background. These can be made by placing strips of boards on boxes, arranged in the form of steps, and covering them with white marble or light stone paper; at one side of the stage is a pedestal three feet high and eighteen inches square, on the top of which is a large vase of flowers. A box covered with marble paper, and fresco cornice, will answer for the pedestal, while a large earthen jar, painted white, will do for the vase. On the other end of the steps, two marble pillars reach from the upper step to the ceiling, and a couple of spruce trees placed back of the steps, at each end, will give a good effect. The knight is costumed in a black frock, trimmed around the bottom of the skirt and sleeves with purple cambric, a straight collar of the same material, ornamented with gilt buttons and paper; belt and side arms, red sash, riding gloves, purple knee breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, a low cap, with a gilt band, and showy plume fastened to the side with a brilliant paste pin; a small velvet cape, trimmed around the bottom with gold paper, is worn carelessly over the left shoulder. Position is, standing on the bottom step, facing the audience; one foot rests on the floor of the stage, the other on the step; the right hand points to the back of the stage, while the left rests on the shoulder of his wife, who stands at his side; his body is bent slightly forward, eyes directed to those of his wife; countenance expresses animation. The lady who personates the wife should have black, curly hair, good figure, medium height, and regular features. Costume consists of a blue silk dress, velvet waist, hair arranged in curls, and ornamented with showy hair pins. Position is, at the side of her husband, two paces in advance, and in such position that a side view is had of the form; her body bent forward, so that her hands, which are clasped, will rest on her husband's shoulder, head thrown back, eyes directed to those of her husband, face expressing grief. A few paces to the left of the lady, is a cradle, containing a sleeping child. A large Newfoundland dog lies quietly watching it. The scene should be illuminated by a purple fire burned near the front of the stage. Music of a martial style.