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Buffalo Bill.

Buffalo Bill's opening performance at
the Academy was marked by an overflowing
audience and an enthusiasm
that carried everything before it. Not
only the galleries but the lower portion
of the Theater was packed with curious
people not one of whom could be persuaded
to leave the building before the
curtain descended on the last act. The
weather was extremely unfavorable, a
heavy snow storm prevailing all the
evening, and it was a matter of much
surprise that even Buffalo Bill succeeded
in drawing such an immense crowd
together. The presence of such an
audience, in which a fair sprinkling of
ladies was observed, was really a compliment
to the well known star.

"Prairie waif," the new play written
for Mr. Cody by John L. Stevens, is
the best drama of its kind the noted
scout ever appeared in. He has better
opportunities and grasp them so readily
that the performance is made attractive
from the very beginning. Undoubtedly
it is the best play of its kind
in existence. Aside from Mr. Cody,
who is successful in his own character
of "Buffalo Bill," may be mentioned
Mr. R. C. White as "Mark Stanley,"
Mr. Harry Clifton and Mr. George T.
James as "The Danites," Mr. Jule
Keene as "Hans," Mr. Wright as "Lone
Deer'' and Mr. Melmer as "Yellow
Hand," all of whom played very acceptably.
Miss Lizzie Letcher, a pretty
and talented young lady, appeared
as "Onita," with excellent results. Miss
Connie Thompson in soubrette role of
"Sadie" was also pleasing in her work.
-Cleveland Plain Dealer.