The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
Theatrical.
Magnificent Demonstration and Taludble
Present

HeafleF IHdu W6I6 SfeA NHOnA hCAO OO
fore. The piece presented was Hamlet,
and it was most thoroughly and beauti-
fully played. Mr.. Waller played Ham
let as only he can play it. We believe
no actor ever on the Pacific boards can
equal him in this great part. If it is
possible to realize the rule of the great
author, to hold the mirror up to nature,'
MIR. Waller does it, There is no rant.
no strain in his acting, but for the time
being his identity seems to be merged
in his assumed character, and every
word and action comes with the force of
reality.
But we did not design to dwell On
this character, but to speak of Ophelia,
as personated by Mrs. Waller. 1t would
be difficult, after seeing Mrs. Walters
Parthenia, to cay Ophelia is her best
character. Where all are good it is
difficult to say which is best. But she
imparts so much sweetness and maiden
ly coloring, and finally plaintiveness to
the part, that the effect is irresistible.
Besides, on this evening she seemed to
play with added spirit, knowing the sv-
erft wing house had assembled to do
honor to her, and regarded her with the
kindliest feelings.
The actors generally exerted them
selves to please. D. C. Anderson, as Po-
lonius, was most happy, and gave good
reason for the popularity he has below.
Gates personated the king with his usu-
al yigor. Taylor played the ghost, and
evinced the versatility of his talents by
an admirable execution of it. Wilder,
in Laertes, called out the remark, she's
a good actor" Elderten was very good
in Horatio He is a useful actor, but has
not the gristle of great one. Mrs.
Madden did excellently well in the
Queen, as did Miss Kate Gray in the
Player Queen, but her Osrick was a
mere caricature. Barry's grave-digger
has all the quaintness of the original,
which glitters with satirical wit.
After the play, Mrs: Waller was loud
ly called for, and as she appeared by
the raising of the drop scene, was greet
ed with tremendous applause. H. c.
Hodge then stepped forward, and pre-
sented her a purse containing S6lO,
sum made up by merchants miners, etc.
during the day, to be presented to her,
besides her benefit, on that occasion.
He accompanied the presentation with
the following words:
MADAM-The citizens of Nevada, having
a just appreciation of your moral worth and
purity of character; of your artistic skill and
life-like representations on the stage in con-
nection with your talented husband; and
wishing to bestow upon you slight testimo.
nial of their regard and esteem for your cx-
ertions made in their behalf and for their in
struction and amusement, have commission.
ed me to present this purse with its con-
tents, to you, as free will offering. And,
dear lady, in connection with this small tes-
timonial of our esteem for your worth and
excellence, l also present to you the sincere,
united and unanimous wish and prayer of
our citizeris for your continued prosperity
and happiness, and that your pathway in life
may ever be slrewn with the choicest flowers
of poetry, love and friendship. This wish,
on the part of our fair ladies, is as pure as
their own pure thoughts, and on the part of
the gentlemen, as earnest as the desire to be
present on this happy occasion. Again
dear lady, accept this offering, and hereafter,
amid the changing scenes of life, remember
the sincere and true friends who have this
evening greeted you with their approving
pIaudits and happy smiles.
Mrs. Waller seemed greatly affected,
and could scarcely utter the following
touching reply:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I am utterly
at loss for language to express my feelings
on this occasion; the fattering demonstra-
tion shown towards me this night has so filled
me with gratitude and delight that feel my.
selfinadequatc to the task ofreplying in COM
mensurate terms. What can say-how ex-
press the feelings that are almost overpower.
ing me. Little did think when | came
amongst you that / should find such warm
and sincere friends. No matter where go,
how far distant, this night will be forever re-
membered as one Of the proudest moments of
my life. You have not only given me sub
stantial token of your esteem, but the good
wishes expressed through your kind repre-
sentative, Mr.. Hodge, for my prosperity and
happiness, l do sincerely hope and Pray may
be your lot through this varied life. More
would l express but my heart is too full. 1
can only say, may God bless you all for the
happiness that you have bestowed on me this
night.
Thus, without ostentation or previous
parade, our people have sealed their ad-
miration for this truly lovely woman
with most substantial token. We un-
derstand other amounts were sent in by
gentlemen who did Dot 0ot e;oht IF fba