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Low's Opera House.
There was another large audience at this theatre last night to witness the closing performance of Buffalo Bill Combination. The play was "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which Mr. Cody and his band of Indian furnished amusement for two hours. Buffalo Bill's exhibition of his marvellous skill with the rifle, which has earned him the title of "crack shot" of the plains, was a new feature and was much appreciated.

--HOWARD ATHENAEUM.--The theatrical boom struck the Howard last evening with full force, and at 8 o'clock the seats were all sold, and standing room even was at a premium, scores of patrons crowding in, even though they could scracely get a sight of the stage. The performance opened with the roaring farce, "Turn Him Out," in which the parts were taken be Alf Beverly, Harry Melmer, J.J. Louden, Lydia Denier, Nelie Jones and Harry Irving. The grand attraction of the evening, however, was the presentation of the melodrama, "Knight of the Plains," in which the famous Buffalo Bill assumed the loading part. The drama is thrilling and full of strong situations, but displays less of the old "blood and thunder" material than is common in such productions. Buffalo Bill played his part magnificently and in a manner gratifying, superior to those who present imitations, while he offers the realities of Western life. The company supporting was quite good, and the band of genuine Indians created a genuine surprise.

Buffalo Bill Last Night.
We will not pretend to criticise when there were seven hundred and thirty dollars in the house, and all seemed pleased, and the pincipals were greeted with vociferous applause. People judge temporarily better than a critic. He makes himself in this instance merely a scribe and repeats what occurred, regardless of literary merit or artistic skill. First there was a "roaring farce," "Put Him Out," which was greeted throughout with wildest laughter. Next followed "The Knight of the Plains," in which Buffalo Bill and the company appeared. The audience, from frequent manifestations of applause, enjoyed the rendition hugely. Floor and galleries were full, and applause, frequent and continued, came from each; so we conclude the assemblage, actors and treasurer were satisfied, and when they are all are satisfied. The play is upon the border, and varions characters were introduced with effect. All seemed delighted. The attractions were varied. Among them was the mule of lesser growth, that has been admirably trained.

There will be no matinee to-day, as first advertised, but to-night will be presented "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which the company will show their best gifts. Buffalo Bill will shoot apples and dollars from the head and hands of a girl with a rifle, his skill in the handling of which weapon was fully demonstrated last evening. The drama is by a southern author attached to the company. More exciting and thrilling episodes of life along the plains will be presented tonight, among which will be the marvelous rifle shots of Buffalo Bill, and the cute smartness of that darkey.

During the early afternoon of yesterday Buffalo Bill and his Indians paraded the streets with their brass band.

Buffalo Bill had an $820 house at the Howard, yesterday afternoon and all the seats were sold for the evening performance before the matinee began. Ingraham's play, "The Knight of the Plain," has proved a marked success. Mr. Cody's combination goes hence to Newport, Fall River, New Bedford, Salem, Lawrence, and Manchester, N. H., and then on to the Maine circuit.

Buffalo Bill
The Cleveland (Ohio) Herald says: "Knight of the Plains," with Hon. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) in the leading role, scored a grand hit in the Academy last evening. The theatre, was packed to its utmost capacity, with a very enthusiastic audience, as was shown by the frequent storms of applause which greeted the workings of the plot at every point. The play is a melodrama written and dramatized expressly for Mr. Cody. It possesses considerable merit and abounds with numerous comical and pathetic scenes. The field of action is laid on the plains of the far West, with the exception of the second act, which lies in Chicago and introduces the heroine, "Rose Melton," whom "Buffalo Bill" had met and saved from death some time previous, but in doing so had lost heart and fallen in love with the fair "Rose," the feeling being reciprocal on her part. Complications arise through the action of the outlaw "Ralf Royston," who is ever seeking to take the life of the brave and noble scout on whose death his safety and fortunes depend, but a happy culmination is reached in the final act in the overthrow of the outlaw and the triumphant vindication of justice, with the union of the two loving hearts. The scenery used in the production of the play was made exclusively for use in its presentation. That used at the background in the first act is so arranged as at its close to vividly and strikingly represent a prairie on fire, with a herd of maddened buffaloes rushing wildly before it direct upon the Indian camp at which the scout is held a prisoner, bound hand and foot. In the last act the representation of the stage coach stopped by a gang or robber outlaws is very lifelike, and adds much to the effect of the scene.

It can truly be said that since his last appearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved as an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real as to call forth a marked acknowledgment of his talent. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of "Rose Melton" is well performed and the "Wild Nellie" of Miss Lydia Denier could not be improved. Being the wife of Royston," wronged and deserted by him, her strong love turned to hate, and living the same wild life as her male companions, she carries the sympathies of the audience with her until her tragic death at the hand of her husband. Mr. Alf. Beverly as "Judge Chincapin Shyster" and Mr. L. R. Willard as "Moses Molock," the scheming Jew, create considerable amusement, and they are continually getting out of one scrape only to fall into another. The negro "Buttermilk," by Mr. Harry Irving, together with his obstinate little donkey also comes in for his share of applause. Another feature of the play is the introduction of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, in their war dance and other antics which were highly appreciated.

Low's Opera House,-The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay, or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery goods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody, or Lost and Won."

Low's Opera House.- The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery gods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody or Lost and Won."

Buffalo Bill at Low's Opera House.
The audience that greeted Buffalo Bill at this theatre, last night, was enthusiastic, cordial and quite demonstrative at times. The hero of the frontier appeared in a bran new border drama, called "Buffalo Bill at Bay," in which the distinguished scout with a band of Pawnees appeared. It was an amusing, spirited play, and every time the hero put in an appearance the gallery gods came down with thunders of applause. Buffalo Bill was supported by an efficient corps of dramatic artists, the play was finely mounted, and many of the scenes were picturesque and effective. The Indians excited some curiosity, but they seemed to be thoroughly familiar with stage business, so the audience were afforded no particularly novel features in the ways of the noble red man. Buffalo Bill and his troupe will give two performances today, "May Cody" being the play at the matinee this afternoon, and "Buffalo Bill at Bay" will be repeated this evening.

Buffalo Bill

Mr. Cody, the celebrated Hunter of the Plains, gave and entertainment at the Opera House, last night, to a large audience, who appeared to fully appreciate the play. The performance consists of wild Western scenes, with their attendant evils, recklessness and daring. So much has already been said and written about the play that we need not enter into a description of it. Buffalo Bill is an exdcellent marksman with both rifle and pistol, and gave several exhibitions of his skill during the performance. The war dance of the Indians and the shooting literally brought down the house. Mr. Cody must have been well pleased with the large audience that waited upon his striking and varied story of the Western plains.

BUFFALO BILL

The Providence Press says of Buffalo Bill and his new play: "The audience that greeted Buffalo Bill was enthusiastic, cordial and quite demonstrative at times. The hero of the frontier appeared in a bran new border drama, called "Buffalo Bill at Bay," in which the distinguished scout with a band of Pawnees appeared. It was an amusing, spirited play, and every time the hero put in an appearance the audience came down with thunders of applause. Buffalo Bill was supported by an efficient corps of dramatic artists, the play was finely moutned, and many of the scenes were picturesque and effective." Buffalo Bill plays at the Opera House this evening.