THE WEDDING.

Pass thou on! for the vow is said That may ne'er be broken; The trembling hand hath a blessing laid On snowy forehead and auburn braid, And the word is spoken By lips that never their word betray'd. Pass thou on! for thy human all Is richly given, And the voice that claims its holy thrall Must be sweeter for life than music's fall, And, this side heaven, Thy lip may never that trust recall. Willis.

One Female and Two Male Figures.

This tableau is a representation of the marriage ceremony, and is arranged with little trouble or expense. For a home entertainment it will be quite appropriate. The scene is a young and beautiful maiden and a fine-looking gentleman kneeling at the foot of an altar, behind which stands a priest, dressed in appropriate costume. He is performing the wedding rites. He holds in his right hand a prayer book; his left is stretched out over the kneeling couple; his eyes are raised upward, the countenance calm. The lady and gentleman kneel at the foot of the altar, partially facing each other, so that a side view is had of the body. The eyes of both are cast down; the lady's costume consists of a white dress, trimmed to suit the taste of the performer. A delicate wreath of silver leaves crowns the head, and a long white veil hangs from the back hair to the floor. The gentleman should be costumed in a black coat and pants, white vest, cravat, and gloves. The priest's costume consists of a black surplice and cowl, white cravat, and a large cross suspended from the neck. For want of a better article, a lady's black dress will answer for the surplice, and a black silk scarf, wound around the head, will answer for a cowl. The altar can be formed out of a small table, with a white cloth thrown over it, with a large Bible on the top. The light for this piece should be mellow, and come from the left side of the stage. Music soft and plaintive.