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National Theater.
"Life on the Border" was repeated last
night to a very good house. The piece
passed off as smoothly as could have been
desired from first to last, and was frequently
and heartily applauded. Several
fine tableaux conto in at the end of the
acts, all of which were duly appreciated
and encored, the "gods" being particularly
vociferous and enthusiastic. The
scene introducing the bear brings down
the youngsters. Bruin certainly does
his part to perfection. Buffalo Bill
and Captain Jack (Cody and Crawford)
act their respective parts very
naturally, showing nothing of the
"rip roarers" usually introduced in such
plays. Billings was most satisfactory as
General Duncan, and Simms made great
fun as Jedediah Broadbrim, particularly
in his interview with the bear. Miss Gertie
Granville sang a song very sweetly and
loudly encored. To-night will be
given the "Red Right Hand," which will
no doubt crowd the house, as the piece is
full of startling situations, with much fun
sprinkled all through it. Those who have
seen Buffalo Bill and Captain Jack in
" Life on the Border" will wish to see
them in the piece that is to be given tonight.