The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-01

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Madame ponisi and Mr. Barry and Mr. popo were also
loudly called for by the delighted audience.
At the conclusion Of the play and after Mr. Ferrost
had returned from addressing the audience the artists OF
the theatre assembled in the green when Mr. Barry
behalf Of the company presented him with beauti
full gold headed cane lie said
Mr. PoRRrsr Tho members Of this estsblshncn. beg
acceptance Of this tribe IN token OF their respect aud
have Se% and and in
ration Of brilliant you have this night closed
The may sn g. OBJ
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rsnaa in every city and every town Of this great
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to wish You, for Ieriod, unwilling farewell.
Mr. Forrest said he entirely unprepared to make
permit him to live great old perhaps this little
staff might sustain his falterpg footsteps to the grave
and like the wand Of Prospero II would his fading
memories and bring them back to the remembrance the
happy times and generous assistance his laors HAD
ceed from all his associates and aoorers in the cause
the drama during this memorable engagement
The stick is Maacca, being a single joint, with
large gold head, containing on the top medallion Of
Washington. encrcled by blue enamelled border con-
tanning thirteen representing the thirteen original
States On one side is spread eagle, holding in its
beak SCROLL on which Ia engraved
THE ARTISTS OF THE BROADWAY THEATRE, !,
EDWIN FORREST, Esq,
a
The Sixy.ninth Night of his Engagement
. APRIL go 1852.
On the posite side emblems Of the drama, en-
beshed in wreath of evercreens. This cxQuisitely
wrought cost about sixty dollars, which sum was
raised by the artists of the theatre including
with the stage each Of whom jealousy sought
to be a contributor. 1t was manufactured by r. W.
Burr, 35 Broadway and though got up in great haste
reflects much credit the taste and skill of the
factuer From the boxes Of the theatre should have
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thrown Mt Mr. Forests feet masonic apron from
Captain Baour Of Canada wLo, with number Of ladies'
with ribbon and an order of the royal arch 100 years
old which, Mr. Forrest being member of the ancient
craft must have proved the most gratifying tribute Of
all.
12oclock Dodworth excellent band arrived in front
Of Mr. Forests hotel hc Florence corner Of Walker
street and Broadway and played several exquisite airs
Mr. Forrest briefly addressed them from tho window
They were succeeded by the band from the Broadway
theatre and Mr. Forrest subsequently received his
friends, ladies and gentlemen in Of the drawing
Of the hotel An excellent supper and sparkling
wines, of vintage discussed Here Mr. Pcyer
ely addressing Mr.. Forrest, said =
Nr FORREST: sirThe slight compliment rendered you
uepees with the honest exception of mertins
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ofhe good feelings Of that portion Of the community whose
you smile away puny Of all enemies whether
actuated by cupdity, envy, or malice.
Mr. FoRREs1, in appropriate remarks returned hanks
and alluded to the progress OF the drama in this coun
try. which rivallins the energy Of the old. He
would not say that it could ever approach Shakespeare,
for he seemed to have taken SPONGE and wiped over
creation absorbing all human feelings and then squeezed
them out again.
The festivities lasted to late hour and thus terni-
mated the greatest triumph that history can record Of the
drama and the artist in the Old World or the New.