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Evening Recorder (Brockville)

--Quite a large number of citizens were on hand this morning, when the omnibus conveying the Buffalo Bill Company arrived down town, and considerable anxiety was manifested to get a look at the renowned ranger and guide. Those who had pictured him as an ideal of manly strength and beauty, were not disappointed, as Bill is certainly a big handsome fellow, and although reared on the plains, bears no evidence of being uncivilized except the long hair which falls far below his shoulders. As soon as he arrived in town he despatched a messenger to the residence of Major Walsh, requesting an interview, which was at once granted, and the two celebrated frontiersmen were shortly afterwards engaged in a friendly controversy. Although the Major has never before been engaged in conversation with Bill, he has often been near him on the plains and at the time of the Custer fight had an opportunity of witnessing his prowess as an Indian fighter and guide. Particular mention was made of the affray in '76 when Bill distinguished himself by his duel with Yellow-Hand, the Cheyenne Chief, in which he had a pretty narrow escape. The interview was a very pleasant one and lasted about half an hour, at the close of which time the scout pressed upon the Major the acceptance of a box for himself and family at the performance to-night.

Clinton Iowa Daily Herald

Buffalo Bill's Entertainment.

An unusually large audience, in point of numbers, asembled at Davis Opera House last evening and enjoyed the mirth-inspiring and deeply interesting drama of "The Prairie Waif," with its stirring presentation of border life. The play, although critics have declared its lack of plot, forms nevertheless a well connected story, the central figures being the inimitable "Buffalo Bill," with his manly form, indomitable spirit, generous impulses and trusty rifle, by W. F. Cody; "Onita," a charming delineation of maiden simplicity and piquancy, by Miss Lizzie Fletcher; "Sadie," a pert and pretty American lass, by Miss Connie Thompson; "Mark Stanley," the drunken yet not wholly depraved tool of the Danites, by R. C. White; "Jim" and "Jack Hardie," the unscrupulous Mormon villains, by Harry Clifton and Geo. T. James; "Hans," the rollicking German, by Jule Keen; "Capt. Russell," the jolly Irishman, by C. W. Charles; the gorgeously trapped Indians, and the demure mule, while other characters made up a varied and meritorious cast. During one act Mr. Cody gave an admirable exhibition of fancy rifle shooting, and in another the Cheyennes executed a real war dance, while the whole play abounded in interest and called forth repeated roars of applause. The fine orchestra won general praise.

North Adams Mass Hoosac Valley News

The famous western guide, scout and trapper, Hon. Wm. F. Cody, familiarly known as "Buffalo Bill," supported by a strong combination, will present his popular border drama, the "Prairie Waif" at Wilson hall this Wednesday evening. The play was written expressly for Buffalo Bill by John A. Stevens, author of "Unkown," and is replete with truthful and thrilling incidents of border life. This company will unquestionably be greeted with a full house.

Vermont
Rutland Daily Herald

--The Buffalo Bill company played the "Prairie Waif," to a large and enthusiastic audience in the town hall last evening. Mr. Cody takes the character of the scout aand hero of the plains, Buffalo Bill, and is supported by a full company, including a band of genuine Cheyenne Indians. In the fourth act the Indians appear in scalp and war dances. The play is of the dime-novel sort, with plenty of shooting and fighting, and is the particular delight of the gallery gods.

New York Sunday Courier

Windsor Theatre.

An immense audience, numbering over 3,800, filled this house last Monday evening to witness the first representation of John A. Stevens' new play, "The Prairie Waif," with Buffalo Bill in the chief role. We will venture to say that he has never appeared before a more enthusiastic or demonstrative audience.

The "Prairie Waif" is a four-act border drama of the most thrilling description, and treats of the adventures of the heroine, Onita, the daughter of General Brown, who is lost in childhood and adopted and finally married by Buffalo Bill. It is an exceedingly strong play of its kind; in fact, it is the best one Mr. Cody has ever played in. Every act closes with a hair-lifting situation, to the great delight of the audience. Of Mr. Cody'a acting we can only say that the part was written expressly for him and fits him like a glove. In his romantic apparel and broad slouched hat he was all that a critical audience could desire. It is impossible to describe the thrill of excitement which ran through the house and culminated in a burst of applause which fairly shook the building, when the great scout, who in the guise of a drunken old man had over heared the plotting of the conspirators, suddedly stripped off his disguise and appeared before them with drawn weapons. The company supporting Mr. Cody is an excellent one. Miss Lizzie Fletcher, who made her New York debut in the role of Onita, is a very pretty and graceful actress. She gave an intelligent and charming portrayal of her part, which was received with general favor by her auditors. Miss Connie Thompson, who will be remembered as having taken the emotional "cake" in "Suspected," also deserves credit for her excellent acting in the soubrette tole of Sadie. As Mark Stanley Mr. R. C. White showed decided ability, and played the part of a weak, drunken old man with real feeling and power. Ralph Delmore as General Brown created a favorable impression by the intelligent rendering of his role.

To-morrow evening Miss Ada Gray, supported by the Charles A. Watkins Combination, will make her apearance in "East Lynne." Miss Gray is well known throughout the West, where she has for some time been a popular star. She is best described by a writer in the Cincinnati Commercial, who says: "Miss Gray is destined to stand in the front rank of her profession; she has the rate combination of talents that give individuality and distinctness of purpose to all that she does--never in doubt herself as to the meaning and purpose of the author--she conceives as by intuition, and executes with boldness and finish. Nature has moulded her in her kindest moods. A face full of expression, an eye capable of emitting at a glance the feelings that stir the soul, a presence commanding and full of grace, added to a voice that rises high in scenes of passion, withers with scorn, and pleads for pity in its wealth of tendernerness. No voice, unless we except the lower register of Mr. Forrest, contains such a wealth of organ tones, such range, such compass and wonderful reserve power in a vocal sense. It is admirably trained, and in the portrayal of passion, power and intelligence lights up the character with a halo of genius. In the child scene of 'East Lynne' she rose to such grandeur and power as to congeal her audience into silence; the wail of grief, the agony of a heart breaking with remorse and sorrow, brought tears to many eyes unseen to weep."

Vermont
Rutland Daily Herald

The Buffalo Bill company played the "Prairie Waif" to a large and enthusiastic audience in the town and evening. Mr. Cody takes the character of the scout and hero of the plains, Buffalo Bill is supported by a full company, including a band of genuine Cheyenne Indians. In the fourth act the Indians appear in scalp and war dances. The play is of the dime-novel sort, with plenty of shooting and fighting, and is the particular delight of gallery gods.