New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
Mr.. WALLACK'S CLOSING SPEECH

The benefit Of Mr. Lester, on Monday night at Wal
lack & Theater, drew a brimming and enthusiastic
bousc II being the close Of the season, Mr.. Lester
was called out between the pieces, and he made
little speech to order a. follows;
oppear before you, Ladies and Gentlemen, at your
kind summons. | shall not detsin you with many
words, became, in the first place. We have another
play to perform, aud, in the secotd place, there is
Gentleman who will succeed me presently whose con-
yersaton will be, thuk Interesting than mine,
in tis he speak of the fuuIe-i only of the pat
and the present. II now eleven years since had
first the honor of making a be-. beiore New York
audieuce-seven Of which | think, have been mana
ger Of this stage. On each recurrence OF this oecasion
il ia pride and pleasure TO say that have witnessed
similsr brilliant assenblage ! think j may safely
say that this proves two things-your very kind and
most iatteTing appreciation of my efforts such a.
they have been, 10 amuse you, ami, hope may say
il without egoism that those efforts have been hon
esy and properly made and directed, and deserve the
return they have received. lApplaa'e,l Mr. Lester
Moss this evening. He said he would not detain them
longer, but would merely say he thanked them so-
cer.y from hs heart, aud, un. next season bid them
all farewell. lApplause.l
Mr.. WALLAcK appeared in answer to loud calls,
and amid much applause said:
LADIES AsD GEsTLEsEs: The few words have 10
say to YOU shall commence with what am you
will not blame me for ect OF courtesy; hope II
vii be considered. beg to introduce 10 your
tice that have leased this theateI for S1mmer
son Of few weeksto Mr. and Mrs. Florence. and have
great interest for their Their excellent
Duct and your appreciation OF the last season. prove
that they are worthy 20 appear before you. miro
duce them tO you without iatteriug comment; leave
them 10 your care, and only hope that you will tre 81
them well you do me. With respect TO myself and
the present season, which this night brings u close,
have to remark to you what know will crafty you,
because | know you ike to see effort and merit re-
warded and you not only like TO see II rewarded but
a.. lroa arIv cal haiti a. r An
plause This season has been most prosperous one.
All the efforts have made have been crowned with
success. Applause. Every piece have produced
has been more or less successful and indeed all
ceedngy successful The revivas you have received,
old friends that you have known for years, and
you have met them with welcome that
shows that they are not worn out Cheer
The new pieces You have received with the
kindness OF a hospitality which always extends the
American palm 10 strangers. lCbeers. u is sugu-
lar Of this season that nearly one half Oi
L has been covered by tsO p.eces-by the " eier1n
for seventy nights-sn entirely new piece, snd Of
novel character, | think, though written by my son
lsypisnse and by anothe!-tEe Oldest OF tae od. bat
written BY the father Of al writers, Shakespesre-
The Merchant Of Venice." These two plays covered
les light- proof at ali events, that they were not
yery III dore and proof Of the appreciation acd good
,sste of the Newly 0rk audience. lAppsE.e.l beg
10 say ths, have not been in the habit, on the last
night Of ssasoD q putting the next and a. have
never desoended 10 i. CT my OWE Legitimate stsge,
soa | vii 30 my bet ehfssvorr. vast number oi
yearS-simc-i A. many as G;y son spike of think
he said years, may say ia Yasi Hamber Of years
on this stage have given ne know6ige Of L, and
will give you my word a. procf thst am happy TO
.ngn you tia; al your grestee, favoEe- sre a. esdy
doomed 70 lie rnseg ny severe couunsnd Tor me next
wear lsppausel ladies ard az; they have al come IN
iea-as.is AID fully spPlsuse and ,as', 10 gentle
al of niy liEe u he, Is rather conplnent lap
pauseI l. Is serons MISTER, but they have doGe L.
Laughter and sppaLse.l And | hope 70 be able,
Also 20 preser. for your sPpbs;ion some new faces,
,oine rev cisms8s; | know how they VII be re-
oeived l. t,ey have .a.e8., they ~ Be fornd ont
ssd appreciated, If ncs, do you lst them go, and 20
wl- !. fLaUghier and sPP.sUse. Bat We VI Try
tdtm My success 70, TIE ret season Wa. tePeli
vsry rsrch upcr vhs. d-Gn-s ct. ior see Il can
get tLe MISTER. have sOt the material shoGh be
TOO del Znted 10 receive tie mstte- from rasteyef
pont = ray co-1e aad % proiEce L 70 my ability;
szi !, IS rci impossible, sncng these large marble
backs ard fire cniselng Tat nay thrust n little
q riy own gray granite. lChe~rag.] Bat WI not
play :or lJ5 Il hts any more EEiI next seasor wnnn
hope 70 zee yoa al TeiuTr with rosy cheeks and good
-pif;;s .som tie watering Placss-one Of which m
tend 70 20 10 nyse.-ard when We eha a. meet With
nery eines ard eongra.ratiols that We have passed
the Summer in happiress-til then, | cav farewell.
Load and .ors-eoE..nued spPIs2-.