The Nevada journal., 1853-06-10
Theatrical.

The managers of the company at the
Dramatic Hall, determined to merit
the patronage of thepublic, andto keep
fresh novelties on tie tapis, haye secur-
ed the services Of Mr.. Mr.. D. T.Ander-
son, so popular as come dian at San
Francisco, and of Mr.. Wilder, a young
tragedian Several of the POOR sticks
have been discharged, and the mana
gers, at last, have succeeded in concen-
trating the very finest talent in the
State on the Nevada boards
On Friday night last, the benefit of
Mr.. Waller transpired. Richelieu was
played Mr.. Waller, as the Cardenal;
Mrs. Waller, as Julie. We have never
seen Mr.. Waller in better vein, and he
rendered the fine strokes of the author
with thrilling effect. When he drew
the lawful circle Of the Church." and
threatened to launch the curse OF
Rome," he rose into almost superhuman
majesty--his eye cleaning with the
flashes of passion it was bard to con-
ceive assumed. The crowded Hall lis
tened in deep silence, while deep inter-
est was depicted on every face. At the
close the beneficiary and the gentle
Julie were called for. MIR. Waller re-
turned his thanks in simple, eloquent
words, and retired amid the plaudits of
the audience.
Several new pieces were brought out
the past week. Among the old favorites
[ngomar and the Golden Farm or have
been Reproduced, We omitted to speak
last week of Barrys Jenny Twitcher
in this latter piece. The public well
know the merits of Barry that he cam
not play a part i if he tries He de-
serves well Of the public for his efforts
to please, and is most thoroughly appre-
ciated.
Geo. Bennett deserves much credit
for his talents, and we doubt not, will
rank with his father, the celebrated
tragedian of Theatre Royal, London, if
he improves his opportunities for study.
We take this opportunity to remark
that Thrill, the young scenic artist at
the Hall, exhibits taste and skill to a
remarkable degree in his scenery. He
is o most promising artist, and only
needs wide field to win renown- His
Gothic ruins, lake scenes, &C.: are rem
dered to fliry-like perfection.
Tonight the benefit of Mrs. Waller
takes place, when, we prophcsy, will
be present the fullest house ever assem-
blel in Nevada. The event has been
waited with inpatience, and will be
eagerly seized upon as the occasion Of q
grand demonstration of that overfowing
sentiment Of respect and admira ton
towards her that prevails in the COM
munity. Many gentlemen of this city
have determined to present q substan-
tial token of their regard, and the cere-
mony will be replete with interest, but
we do not feel at liberty to state partic-
ulars at present. From what we know
of the arrangements there is more good
pract:r2 al nso in the selection of tes-
timonial than is usual on such occas-
ions.
The piece 10 be played is Hamlet, in
which Mrs. Waller appears in her ad-
mirable part of Ophelia, and sings all
the original music; Mr. Waller, as Ham
let: D. C. Anderson, the great comedian
as Polonius; Wilder, as Laertes Tay-
lor, as the Ghost; Tuthill, as Ascanius,
making one Of the most powerful casts
ever presented in California. No one
should omit 10 see this great piece in
such able hands. The whole concludes
with favorite farce.
A benefit for Mrs Madden takes place
on Monday night. On account Of sick
ness she has been compelled to with
draw from the Theatre, but has kindly
volunteered to play tonight As this
is her first benefit we trust she will be
well sustained,
Icy The Masonic Ball to be held at