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Lafayette
Daily Courier
Thurs, Mar. 3, 1881

Buffalo Bill.

The Buffalo Courier, in speaking of
"The Prairie Waif" and Buffalo Bill,
says:

The play was "The Prairie Waif," written
expressly for Mr. Cody by John A.
Stevens, author of "Unknown," and is,
we think, the best border drama Mr. Cody
has in his repertoire. Of course Mr. Cody
appeared in his original role of Buffalo Bill
and played his part in a way peculiar
to himself. He has the benefit of exciting
situations and strong climaxes and figures
in them to good advantage. As everybody
knows he is a fine looking fellow,
graceful in manner and gentlemanly in
deportment. He can draw a knife, pull a
revolver and handle a rifle more gracefully
and effectively than any man we
know of, and he never fails to bring
down the house in his heroic scenes. His
role was well sustained and his performance
showed a versatility which pleased
the audience exceedingly. The supporting
company is the best he has played
in this city.

He will be here to-morrow night with
the same company, and we bespeak a
crowded house. Popular prices.