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.