Three Female and Four Male Figures.
This interesting tableau is designed to appear in connection with the
soldier's farewell, and is represented by seven persons. The cottage
and other scenery described in the "Soldier's Farewell" is used in
this piece, and is to be placed in the same position. At the left of
the stage, near the front, stands a young gentleman dressed as a
hackman. He carries a trunk on his shoulder, and a valise in his left
hand; his position is such that a side view is had of the features;
his eyes cast down to the floor, body slightly bent forward; a few
paces in front of him stands the young soldier, with arms outstretched
to receive his wife, who is standing in front of the doorstep, in the
act of running towards him. The soldier shows a side view of his form,
his feet extended apart, body bent forward, eyes fixed on his wife,
countenance smiling. The wife faces the audience; her arms are raised,
eyes directed to those of her husband, countenance pleasant. The
father and mother of the soldier are seated in large chairs at the
sides of the door. A young man is seen climbing over the fence. He
holds a rake in his hand, and is looking at the soldier. A young lady
is on the doorstep in the position of one running, her eyes fixed on
the group at the front of the stage, countenance expressing surprise.
Costume similar to the one described in the Farewell. The boy's
costume consists of blue overalls, white shirt, and straw hat. The old
lady and gentleman wear the suits described in the first scene. The
old gentleman has a pair of crutches by his side, and is smoking a
pipe. The old lady wears spectacles, and holds a newspaper in the left
hand, and points to the soldier with the right; her eyes are turned to
her husband, countenance expressing surprise. The soldier's wife has
on a white dress with a velvet waist. The soldier is costumed in the
suit that we described in the Farewell, with the addition of a red
sash about the waist, gold epaulets on the shoulders, and a showy
plume in his hat. The hackman's costume consists of a rubber coat and
cap, long boots, and light pants. The scene requires a medium light,
which should come from the side opposite the soldier. Music of a
cheerful and lively style.