MR. J. L. HALL.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 451, 24 November 1875, Page 3

MR. J. L. HALL.

Old friends of Mr J. L. Hall will be interested in the following extract from the Home News :

"John L. Hall is preparing for a tour round the world, and in connection with his departure, a number of friends assembled at the Stork Hotel, Liverpool, for the purpose of giving a farewell dinner and making a farewell presentation to him. Mr H. Leslie occupied the chair, Mr J. F. M'Ardle the vice-chair, and amongst others who were present were Messrs L. Courtenay, F. Wilkinson, H. J. Loveday, F. Marshall, W. Constantine, R. Brough, C. DuVal, E. Chestman, Holden, T, W. Hughes, T. Martin, W. R Thomas, T. Norris, &c. The presentation consisted of a handsome oxidised silver claret jug and salver, subscribed for by a number of friends, the jug bearing the following inscription : ' John Lawrence Hall—This claret jug and salver are offered for your acceptance by a few friends in the good old town. They trust you will receive them as an evidence not only of their deep appreciation of your social qualities, but also of their recognition of your ability as an artist.—Liverpool, September Bth, 1875.' The chairman in making the presentation said that Mr Hall had endeared himself to every one because he had never assumed a position which did not rightly belong to him, and because ho had invariably behaved as a true gentleman. Mr Hall, in acknowledging the presentation, spoke of the invariablekindness he had received in Liverpool since he first set foot on the boards of the Liver Theatre, twenty-eight years ago, and said the testimonial would always remind hiin of his many kind friends in Liverpool. ' The Drama' was acknowledged by Mr J. F. M'Ardle, and ' The Stage' by Mr L. Courtenay, A very pleasant evening was spent, and many expressions were given during the evening for the success of Mr Hall during his tour.