"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.