Two tables are standing over each side of foreground. At one is seated a dandy in the most elaborate costume, who holds the wing of a tiny bird upon a fork, and looks at it with an expression of perfect disgust. Upon the table are a very few dainty trifles of food, choice fruit, a bottle of champagne, and several kinds of sauce.

At the other table a man, in the dress of a farmer, has a huge dish of pork and beans before him, and is lifting an enormous mouthful upon his knife to his widely opened mouth, with an eager, hungry expression.

Centre of background is a colored waiter, with a napkin over his arm, as if in attendance upon the others.

The few specimens given will show clearly how the charades and proverbs can be made effective and amusing; and a few words that will divide well for charades, and some easily-posed proverbs, are given below for the benefit of the stage-manager.