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tions are somewhat after the dime novel order of suggested romance, but the language is devoid of coarseness, and while, in the play, a good deal is left to the imagination, there is enough in the action and spirit of the interpreter to furnish an entertainment of a popular kind, and if there is nothing particular instructive there is nothing positively demoralizing in the story. For the purpose for which it was written, namely, to introduce the famous scout and his specialties, it is a success. The marksmanship of the latter, in the first act, and a unique barbaric dance, in native costume, by the copper-head children of the prairies, constitute the best features of the entertainment. An apporpriate climax to this scene was the rescue of her lover - the scout - by Wild Nellie - (Miss Deuier) in a striking tableau which "brought down the house," especially the upper portion of it. Buffalo Bill makes his first entrance, mounted on a superb charger - which mute actor acquitted himself with as much credit as any of the rest of the company. Buffalo Bill has a fine stage presence, and, with the exception of a little of the stiffness and elocutionary deficiences which mark the amateur, is not a bad actor. The support was fair, and the performance was repeatedly and heartly applauded to the close.

The same play will be presented at the matinee, to-day, and Buffalo Bill's marvellous rifle shooting is in itself, alone, a sight worth seeing. The closing performance of the engagement will be given to-night.

The receipts last night were $1,080.25, the largest by nearly $100 taken in for two seasons past.