The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-11


tssh place ast evening 1t ths Astor Hsusc rhsrs VISA
large Of gussts among whom many
eminent member Of the theatrical profession The en-
tsrtsinment served up In sumptuous manner and
great hjlariiy psrvaded tho company nns band Of
musie was in attendance, and enlivenod the company
by playing some very fine airs Several gess were sunx
during the evening by the professional gentlemen en-
faged among whom VIC noticed Mr.. Braisun Jr who
loudly applauded and encored AL sf which added to
the pleasaptry Of the evening
The chair was taken by Mr. IL q Stebsn and Mr. Jasses
G. Brdy acted vice president Among those present
oLserv,d DR. Frsnsis- Aeesrs. james Warlask j. g.
HambIn, Seton Brouginu, James Phalcn. William r.
Bsrten, Norris WIN r. Blake, CHARLES walhcS and
The CHAIRMAN proposed tho first regular toast The
President Of the United Satcsn Drank amid tremen.
dous eheerng)
The Grammar gave the second regular toast The
Governor Of the STATE Of New York." Drank with en-
thusatm)
The CnArRnAE gave the third regular toast" Tbs
Mayor and Corporation Of the CITY Of New York; loud
chesrs.)
Mr.. GrouenAM proposed the next regular toast, IN
humorous classical anecdote-" The Prcss.'
Gr. HARcoMBE responded on behalf Of the HERALD and
alluded to the strong ympahy which must always exist
between the drama and the press.
The Grammar proposed the fifth regular t0ast" Pros
psrity to the American Dramatic FUND.- He accepted
the Office Ct President only business man. and TO
do nothing more than to present them a staten ant
Of their institution Their treasurer would state tho
peculiarly situation of the fund and that IL the
pros porous in the profession not except
Ing the Covent Garden Fund and the General Theatrical
Fund II was now IN the fourth year Of its existence,
ind was in receipt u revenue Of $50 per annum
The General Theatrical Fund had obtained the sum Of
1900 in four years thus showing If this n-ttution had
been In existence for twelve years that instead of having
4GtO0 twould have $G00O0 These results had been
sbainsd in the face Of many serious difficulties They
might calculate upon the support of every man of
interest and standing in the profession in tho city
The object Of this institution entitled to the snthu
q
dramatic literature. Let them encourage disposition
ef savng the part Of the profession when they had
the mcans and before they had rcted their upnn
the STAGE Before another year elapsed he hoped that
they would be performing their benevolent duties It
before they could commence those duties lie
that before another year passed that object would be
achieved friend had placed before him the proceedings
in 1851. in London. of the General Theatrical Fund
Mr. Dickens instead Of appealing the patrons the
ssage upon the ground Of charity. solicited their sup
port Of gratitude; for did they remember
hi impression of the first play they had Witnessed
Did they not think 1t their duty TO aid body Of gallant
men in founding such institution as this lie hal
determined to give his business in support
ofthe institution. lie culogiEed Mr.. Wallack and Mr.
Burton importers Of the institution. His first i'm
prftlons Of the stage had been eradicated He
cd upon ,ht 10 perform an act q gratitude and not
Of charity, in making up the $50 oOo The toast
drank amid loud and continued cheering.
The TkEAsuRER. Mr. Francis c. Wemyss. announced
the following donations :--Miss Julia Dean $780,
Shsers) Mrs howatt 500 (cheers) Madame
Thillon. $50; Mrs. ftzwilliam. Of London S25 !;
Madame Celeste, *25; Dir. Wallack yearly sub
scription Of s25; and also donation by friend
and subscription Of s25 Mr. +. p Christie donation
Of Sto MIR James II. Caldwell Of New Orleans $50; this
gentleman In his letter stated that he any
that had done well where the drama was prohibited
This remarked the Treasurer Is said by Of the Oldest
mnnager in the United States and Recorder and
donation (by electric telegraph from Philadelphia by
MT &. " Brooke. from Mr.. Simmons Of the Philadelphia
Ldg~ Of $40; by Mr.. Genin the halter $50 and
raj other donations Of $40 each From Sol Smith Of New
man and unable TO attend he had sent them dry toast
which the Treasurer exhibited amid much laughter and
upon picking it open FLO bill was discovered
A Voicf..That = just like Sol. (Laughtcr)
Lieutenant J. Fndley Schenck. U. s. NJ, nomi-
mated and admitted honorary member of the society
lie said there affinity between the naval and dra-
matte professionsthere the desire for noorie
ty. "a laugh He observed that their worthy President
had designated him a captain. Now he only lieu
tsrnnt.
The FRESHEST apologizcd. 1t not his fault in
calling him captain but the fault OF the nation In not
making him onc daughter
1he president read a note from Mr. Niblo containing
check for 500 (hiee cheers for Nibo and Of $3.50
from Mr. James ihaion (Cheers) lie gave them the
Mr.. PHaIos returned thanks and proposcd-Thc con-
tnucd and increasing prosperiy of the American Ora
matte i uDd Association. (Cheers
The CH.inMAs called upon Air. BRADY ofes the sue
ocsding regular toast
Mr.. BRADY who upon rising loudly app.audcd OBJ
orvod that duty and qualification divided the
lility of his remarks 1t his duty contribute to
the institution until he saw it either carried de-
s'royed The press had assignee itself its position
lie fully concurr.d with the remarks that fell from the
gcntl, who acknowledged the behalf of the
II, lie and enlightened professions aud glad that he
had noticed that this occasion the prss5 had been
placed the heed Of the toast paper instead Of placing
Il Lap ak ~as US uni occasions Of this kind. lie dwc
IN IN eloquent strain upon his recent visit the resting
place OF Shakespeare at stratford gra
urcauon he had felt in seeing his monument. He
reitntd 10 his carly rocoilections OF The stage
and stated that oftsn in his defires to sec the
Performance Of My Aunt by that great dramatic
master Mr.. wnlack, lie had frequently paid visit to
My Uncle cloud laugher) lie humorously alluded
to Of various characters which had been pe-so
he imam aud
passage through the town Ct Coventry in England with
a company which reminded him Of Palstals ragged
theoretically enforced the claims Of the institution AMI
concluded by propo-ng tho following toast altitude
for the past appreciation Of the present and expectation
for the future, make all admire the Of James
Nallack" cloud ehcers.)
Ar WALLACE responded He said would he aifccaton
to Fay he taken by surprise by the kindness
FATALITIES he had experienced lie felt deeply the ac
knovie dgm, Mt lie did expect his coupled
with the drama and, therefore unprcpared 10 be
coupled with the drama. proud position. He had
worked for 40 and harder than any i'm the
fSion. One half Of his professional life had been pcnt
attaching to metropolitan actor, by his going OF
what may be considered by some, his proper sphere
lie compared the previous state Of thcatcals London
aud in this city ond alluded to the dramatic entc rprse
Of the Americans In California there three thea
re and he ventured that they would open one in
Japan before the Engh opened in Canton (Cheers
and laughter In short time he hoped to re-appear
once before the public supported by those nearest
in bleed TO him cloud cheers) His course Of life was
not yet spent but in his latter days he dared 10 saw he
should do for stage manager. prompter Cheers
and aughter) lie drank 70 their good health hap
pincss.
Mr. HANpLiS gave the health Of Dr. Francis the moii-
cal attendant upon members Of the dramatic profession
((heen)
Dr. FRAScs thanked him for the toast enum Grated
fcme amusing anecdotes Of eminent actors whom he had
profcfs onnlly attended
Mr. WAIIAcx proposed the health Of Mr. Burton eulo-
gzrg his talents which he had had close opportunity
.tterNing as he had been his manager and commended
bis energy. lie hoped he would long continue as an
ofnsmt nj TO hit profession. (Cheers.)
Mr. BURTON returned thanks. lie acknowledged the
obhf atoms he owed to Mr. Wallack Every the
popularity OF that gentleman . manager. In their
earlier years Mr. Wsllack had lost hs ai and he (Mr
d had also lost his NIL in theatrical eulation
0aufhter lie could ae-urc them, that that occa-
zion II 40 laughing matter. He had had the honor
Of returning thsm thanks before the curtain and he
would rot rogse on the present occasion Laughter
Other admirable aud sympathetic institutions had
been founded In this country, and America sur
rased prototype Of every other nation she ought do
70 In tho establishment Of such laudable necessary
Institution cbecr) and he hoped that by the 4th July
1854 an aylum would be erected for the broken down
yet. rans OF the stage Cheers
he hat