The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-27
OPINIONS of THE PRESS.

OPINIONS of THE PRESS.
Mr. WALLET AT HULL.-Ihe warm greeting
with which Mr. " allett was welcomed last evening,
on the occasion OF MIR. bengler's benefit nom tue
large and as ionab Q assemb present, warranty us
tlaim Que exception 10 he hard rue-no nonor
At home. Nowhere could he have been DeVler ~.
ived The house was a ear TO S,s tests ,SnS ano ot
genuine humor, and the stamp of real wit Hls de,
lneadous of the characteristics of manhood ana
womanbood, boy hood and grlhOod, were 50 lrue 10
nature that there seemed no room 1or mirth, and
yet SO grotesque that there might have seemed no
truth The little tollies, oddies and concets Of
human character afford MN iund OF real shake
spCaran lest Mr. Wallets benefit Is to take place on
FRIDAY evening, on when occasion the entertain
ment will be under he patronage of Lord and Lady
londesborougn We nave no question the circus
win be crowoed every evening during his engage, c
one he has just concluded at Scarborough HUI
Packet, NoUemJer7.
"WALLETT IN THE CHAIR. ."-All who within the
last week or so have visited MIR denglers deseryedly
popu.ar Circus, know how great Wallet IS IN tle
ring, how clever are hls speeches, how sparkling his
wit, and how happy ms jokes; but the select lew
who had the pleasure of teing present at the social
gathering OF the performers connected with the
Circus at the VltoIia Hotel on Friday night, know
that Mr., Nallett III the char is lar greater than
Wallett in t. . ring The meeting itse f very
interC sting, at tue outcome of the generous and
gentemanl, feelings and conduct the several per-
formers, and lt became an Illustration OF now
well they stand IN tho estimation of Mr. Hengler
bimself, VINO present. and OF the public OF Hull,
AMONGST hom they have soiourned for some months
1t vas however, treuly interesting in icing pre-
lett. 1t was. indeed treat never to bo forgotten,
to hear the speeches OF the chairman They were
remarkably clever, but not more clever han wise.
AS he poured out words of wisdom and elequenre
under the impulse OF his large, generous heart, one
became puzzleu which most to wonder at and
admire his great knowledge. his remarkable gltt OF
expression the vast resources OF his wit his wonder
warmth and heartmess OF ms desire to see others
hal py. As, howev r. Pocdness precedes greatness,
as the heart is better than the tongue and S3 like
sympathy and kindness secured the warmest
homage, but at the same time that his generous
heart was hOnOred his splendid intellect and great
learning were cordlally admired. Mir Wallett's
success chairman this occasion was thorough
as any he achieved in circus or theatre,
and they were not bockheads will not be for
gotten by those who, as the phrase goes. had tAe
happiness 10 "sIt under HIM " The ylcecharmdn, Mr..
ReVOltl and others VINO took part IN the proceed
ing- well RESPONDED TO the stronger and more bril-
hent oIsplays of the charm an VINO, beng not ony
Eenel and witty himself, put the cause of gene
Tosity and wit in Others All went ''as merrly as
marriage BELLS and the meeting throughout was
of unsual interest and pleasure lt occurred to
me that Mr.. HenOler NAV. In concluding his season
at Hull without the slightest shade of astrological
has been mere good luck-op the contrary, his fare
has been substantial, and certainly well CookeD l
understand the last benefit is to be for PGstoTalald
Hull Herald November Il.
PRIoE's SPANISH CiRoo MIR. WALLETS
BENEFIT.-FIrst plainly circus; afterwards a
cirque; at present circo; lneXt we suppose CIR
cum)-this wei conducted place of amusement con-
tinues nighty to attract numerous and delighted
attendance. Among the novelties lately introduced
by our old friend and entertainer Mr.. Price, have
been the two American fighting ponies, which bid
lar to rival and ecDse the more common, atnoaS9
mules" and an accomplished equihbrist, hight
Pedro Ramon The great attraction, however, dur
dust philosopher and wit, Mr.. W. +. Wallett-truly
"a fellow of infinite jest" whom we have been glad
longer years than we care 10 reckon Mr.. Wallet
seems TO have lost none of his old wonted restill
host Of Y weak and til tRoWess imtatoTsS H and, last
night, on the occasion OF his benefit, when brm'
ming mo- house assembled 10 40 MN PbG ne nterSy
not to say so much for our good friend Wallet Why
has he taken such an antpathy to our countrynenf
He almost, he said last night begins to hate them
Call Yesthat, Mr.. Wallet, backing of your friends!
"a Scotsman is to be bought in Edinburgh for q
penny. Always, cannilY, fond of the Dawbees! And
citizen of Glasgow is purchasable any evening fol
ha'pennyP Too bad; however, freedom OF OPT
MON is Britons beast so we will let our jocuaI
friend away TO Manchester with It'll Those who
heard the election speech" last evening have some
thing in connection with the farewell appearance
of Mr.. Wallet to remember. But we have entirely
lost faith in farewell performances OF public per
formers, and so we hope TO see and hear Mr. Wallet
again ere lonV. ''Wlll ye no. come back againF'-
Glasgow Herald.
HENGLER's CIRQUE Mr.. Charles Hengler, the
enterpnsing manager of this unTivalled equestrian
establishment, took his benefit on Monday evening
The house was crowded to suffocatiOn An excellent
programme was produced, and the entertainment
passed off most satisfactorily. or course, Mr. W. f
Wallet, the renowned jester, was tine principal at
traction and well did he sustain the high reputation
which he has so deservedly achieved. 1t has beer
said that person. be he never clever, is rarely
ever appreciated by his own count -ymen, but th
does not hold gOoG with regard 20 Mr.. w II. Wal
lett This talented jester is a native of Hull and hi
tOwnsmen all Occas ions render to him that honO
which is due be received quite ovation on Mon
day night, and the warmest paudits attested how
delighted the audience were with his performance
On Friday evening he will take his benefit, and WI
predict for him a bumper. The entertainment will
be under most distin gusned patronage and we re
commend such per ons as are desirous of benl
present TO provide themselves with tickets ear
otherwise they may possibly, be disappointed in oh
tanning even standing accommoda ION IN the spacou
building HUI Advertiser, NoU. 8.
HENGLER's CRoUs-Mr. Wallets benefit las
night drew iuh house. Every available inc
of the large building was crowded, many OF them ia
too crowded The performances were all yer
clever. Mr.. Wallet was lemarkably happy, an
drew forth cheer upon cheer by his wltticisms an
speeches. His justification OF the c. own was admire
be In substance and admirably spoken His illu
tIatlons of CO ebTated GTecian and other statue
were true, and maryellOuslY like marble he looked
At the close Mr. Wallet without his cap of foil,
thanked the audience tOr their PATRONAGE, Whic
was now as it had been on ormer visits to his natiy
town, most liberal and hearty Mrs. Charles Hem
leI's benefit Is announced to take place on Monda
eVening.-HuH, December ii, 1865
WALLET THE QUEENS JEsTER.-AmonRst II
Wearers OF The cap and bells OF the present time
most disth guished place must be assigned to Wl
lett the Queens Jester, who made his first appea
ance last evening at OuaRlienis Cirque Abbey stree