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National Theater.
Buffalo Bill and the troupe are becoming
more popular as the time for the close
of the engagement draws near. The
"Red Righ Hand" last evening drew a
perfect jam. The play is in some respects
more exciting than "Life on the Border."
There is an air of reality about it which
helps the ideal presence of the play wonderfully.
There is also any amount of fun
in connection with the play, as well as
much that is thrillingly sensational. We
cannot particularize as to the rendition of
characters. The play gave good satisfaction,
and the players were frequently applauded.
The closing tableau, representing
the first scalp for Custer, is very fine.
There is a running fight with the Indians,
and Yellow Hand and Buffalo Bill meet.
It is a hand-to-hand conflict, fierce and
soon over. As Buffalo Bill snatches the
recking scalp from the head of the chief,
and holds it up, the tableau represents
Custer dashing at full speed into the
thickest of the fight. It was encored
vociferously. This evening a new sensation,
entitled the "Scout of the Plains,"
will be presented, with new scenery and
improved stage effects. Friday evening
still another and greater sensation will be
produced. The last appearance of Buffalo
Bill will be at the matinee Saturday afternoon,
when the "Red Right Hand" will
be presented. Saturday evening Buffalo
Bill will be in Carson. Next Monday
Tony Pastor and new attractions at
National theater.