New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-01
TESTIMONIAL TO LESTER wALLACK.

At the close of the performance of 1.-The
Romance of A Poor Young Man." at WailacRs Iheatcr
last night very pleasing surprise was tenicrei 10 MT
lester wallack in the shape Of testimonial gift from
Oh drartc artists and other persons employed in his
theoter Tai. demonstration occurred upon the stage
ofter c falling OF the curtain and was Witnessed by
the theatrical company, tho members OF inc
hind tho artisans of the theatcr. ana lew
invited guests The gift presented to MI WaacA Is
Of silver plate, opposite in design ana ilc
md effective in substance and aspect The work was
made by the house Of Mcssrs. Whiting Co, and under
the su,iueudtnce of Mr. George Walker The artist Is
Mr. Charles Osborne All tie persons connected with
WaIiack's Theater whether OF low or high station par
Ucpated tho giving Of this token OF regard TITS
upoue work. The base Is OF ebony lac smart is II
triangular piece OF solid silver, upon the three
fees of which appear in rel eff three images OF Mr. Les
ter wark in representative dramatic characters one
NJ tbesf is Bsnedck another Lem DeinGr, in The Vet
aron 4" another Elliott GREY. in " Roscdale" The rOi-
traits are exceent-fahiul in general portrayal ana
finely finished In details. At the top, surinount-
ing four golden bowls for flowers OF
f,it anpears statue Of Fame, presenting a
Ia,rel wreath On the narrower part Of the
sbaft embossed on silver are the names OF
plavs in which Mr. Waack has won especial DISTINCTION
These names are She Stops to Conquer The School
for Scandal" Much Ado About Nothing" "Ihe LIAR
SUome" School" "The Veteran" " Don Caesar de
Bazap." "Ro.edalc," and "Ours." On the base are
silver plates bearing t4o names OF tho givetS' ana
this iscrip ion: pres nted to Lester Wallack' on
his tthday Jan l. 1876 by the ladies and gentlemen
OF tho company the orchestra aud employees OF his thea-
ter AZ slight mark OF the united respect and thorough
spprcciatiou Of the qualities which have endea'ed him 10
them az manager actor, and frend"-The presentation
speech was made by Mr.. John Gilbert
Mn WALLACE: To me has been inrusted the honor or
sneakiuc TO Won behalf OF those around you bow
VIM I'm n hearty but transformations manner desire ~
convey to Won their united good wishes Tor the app Itn
renee of tie anniversary OF your birthday 10 siShu2c
The present return OF the day we beg OF You I" accept
The pre sent which I am about to onrr 10 you IN Tue
names without distinction, OF every melnb OF your
sia Sr We are that had all those 10y whom you
r bloycd-u each and capacity-Khowu OF our ~
itnion this evening, IL would have taken larger mouse
than this 10 entertain Them and larger dOOr To aulu
OF tie entrance Of the gift Eut We who are NOR iDti
Jnately ated with yOu-whom we are PROUD 10 ca
cmn1ycr-are selfish enough 90 desire tnat, IN jour
home Won aud your family should pOaSess som thing
that Viii occasionally remind OF those VINO are Labor
ing 10 ucip ttate the honorable reputation your tsatcr
re az INN, eninysd ANY reference to your career Is
nnueres,s rs Tnnl Ia known throughout tue land ana
me- d. no eulogum from But there are some mere
who have grown old in your service as MANAGER
fbsre arc some here who gratefully reDcmOer your
LIndess chen IN sicknessand trouble ana ai mere know
your w0tu a. "A Ia IN aud as Il friend. AMI tbel-We-all
. tber,fcr j0in M wishing yOu Happy New Year with
ali the blessings prosperity ana heaith can Dlihs ana
canddlI O1er on this tribute OF our esteem
70 this Mr. Wauack made a response graceful and
earnest