Behind the Scenes at the "Empire." 1894.

For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Sketch, March 21st, 1894," showing the Following Poem with Illustration drawn by Adolph Birkenruth, called "Behind the Scenes at the "Empire."

   The little painted angels flit,
         See, down the narrow staircase, where
     The pink legs flicker over it !

   Blonde, and bewigged, and winged with gold,
        The shining creatures of the air
   Troop sadly, shivering with cold.

   The gusty gaslight shoots a thin
        Sharp finger over cheeks and nose, 
        Rouged to the colour of the rose.

    All wigs and paint, they hurry in : 
         Then, bid their radiant moment be
         The footlights' immortality !

Condition is Very Good.