odoriferous in combustion. Where, as is sometimes the case, a strong
white light is required, this may be produced by burning the end of
a piece of magnesium wire in the flame of an ordinary candle.

These points being disposed of, costume and make-up will be the next
consideration. As to the latter, the reader will find full instructions
in the chapter devoted to private theatricals. With respect to costume,
as the characters are seen for only a few moments, and in one position,
this point may be dealt with in a much more rough-and-ready manner
than would be advisable in the case of a regular dramatic performance.
The royal crown need only be golden, the royal robe need only be trimmed
with ermine-on the side toward the spectators; indeed, the proudest
of sovereigns, from the audience point of view, may, as seen from the
rear, be the humblest of citizens. Even on the side toward the
spectators a great deal of "make believe" is admissible. Seen through
the intervening gauze, the cheapest cotton velvet is equal to the
richest silk; glazed calico takes the place of satin; and even the
royal ermine may be admirably simulated by tails of black worsted
stitched on a ground of flannel. Lace may be manufactured from cut
paper, and a dollar's worth of tinsel will afford jewels for a congress
of sovereigns. Of course, there is not the least objection to his
wearing a crown of the purest gold, or diamonds of the finest possible
water (if he can get them), but they will not look one whit more
effective than the homely substitutes we have mentioned.

A "ghost effect" may, where necessary, be produced by the aid of a
magic lantern; the other lights of the tableau being lowered in order
to give sufficient distinctness to the reflection.

Dramatic tableaux may often be exhibited with advantage in two or more