of the one, shudder at the deformity of the other, and taking a lesson from both, so live, that after your mission has been accomplished, they who read your epitaph may be led to exclaim, "Here lie the remains of one who lived as a Christian should live, who died, as only a Christian can die, 'in the full hope of a blessed immortality." "

The Curtain is then drawn to discover the proper position on the Stage of the Characters forming the fifth Tableau.

1, Oppression is represented by a figure having its back toward Vice. The right hand, holding a whip, is elevated as if to strike, while the left foot is placed upon an open book.

2, Vice-a bloated figure; a glass filled with liquor in its right hand, in its left a dagger. Attitude as if about to drink.

3, Impurity a crouching figure, having the representation of a serpent coiled about its neck.

4, Famine a gaunt, aged form, somewhat bent; over its eyes a green blind; in the left hand a crust of bread, the right is extended as if soliciting charity.

5, Despotism -a figure kneeling upon the left knee; chains upon the limbs; its head bowed, and right hand laid upon the heart.

NOTE. The adjuncts to the two foregoing tableaux should correspond with their character. Everything connected with the first must wear an appearance of cheerfulness, while wretchedness should characterize the appointments and surroundings of the second.

NO. VI. THE REWARD OF MERIT.

DESIGNED FOR THE CLOSE OF AN EXHIBITION.

The Characters

the teacher, and such of his, or her, pupils, as

may be deemed most deserving of the reward.

For a hint as to the positions of Teacher and those to be rewarded, see engraving. To give a pleasing effect to the tableau, an evergreen arch, wreathed with flowers, should be sprung across the stage; and some of the pupils selected as judges. They may be arranged as follows:

The Characters being in position, the Curtain is to be drawn, when the Teacher will thus address the Audience.

Teacher. For their physical triumphs, the victors in the "Olympian Games" were held worthy of public ovationspoets sang their praises, and the populace vied with each other in doing them honor. How much more worthy of such honors are they, who, contending in the arena of Mind, faint not, falter not; but with an unchangable determination, struggle on to the end, to victory! To win your favor, these, my pupils, have labored long, and earnestly; and for so doing we deem it but right, that, in your presence, and thus publicly, we should bear testimony to their worth thus express how

highly gratifying to us has been their conduct. (To the Pupils.) And now, my pupils, a few words to you: You have proved yourselves worthy our regard in the strict attention you have paid to your duties as scholars-you have evinced a desire for improvement that entitles you to our consideration, and the speed of your advancement has been commensurate with the efforts you have made. But there are other reasons why we deem you worthy this public testimonial. We have reason to believe that you are dutiful to your par ents you have shown an appreciation of their kindness in placing you where knowledge is to be acquired; you have ever acted kindly toward your schoolmates, and shown, in all things, a determination to win the approbation of your teacher, your friends, and your parents. For so doing, receive this, your reward! and if, when grown to the estate of men and women, you maintain the reputation of your youth, your path through life will be a pleasant one, your existence undisturbedly happy! (Having bestowed the Rewards, the Teacher will dismiss the Audience as follows:) In the name of my pupils, and in behalf of myself, I thank you, friends, for your presence here. The interest you have taken in our exercises will spur us on to greater efforts in the furtherance of the cause of education. To please you has been our aim, and that acquired, we can only hope, that so long as our connection lasts, we may deserve and maintain an approbation, honorable to those who bestow it, and pleasing, most pleasing, to the gratified recipients, who unite with me in wishing you every happiness that existence can bestow.