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BUFFALO BILL.

The "Prairie Waif" at the Opera House.

The Opera House held a large audience last
night eager to witness the new border drama
of the "Prairie Waif," as produced by William
H. Cody and his company. The play is in
the main interesting and of course serves
principally to introduce Buffalo Bill, the Indians
and other special features. It is full to
the brim of thrilling scenes and strong situations,
while there is a noticable diminution in
the amount of powder burned and the number
villains killed which we have beem accustomed
to lately. Enough blood is spilled, however,
to keep up the interest of the boys
in the gallery without being offensive
to many. The play was produced with good
scenery, some of the acts being very fine and
appropriate. Mr. Cody is undoubtedly the
strong attraction and he acquitted himself
well last night. During the second act he exhibited
specimens of his marksmanship which
called fourth loud applause. His company
is a good one in every respect, and without
doubt the best he has ever traveled with. Miss
Lizzie Fletcher, who appeared as Onita, is a
handsome little lady and played her
part in a graceful, pleasing manner.
Miss Connie Thompson, as Sadie,
gave the audience much pleasure
by her vivacious, sprightly performance. She
is as full of fun and frolic as an egg is of meat,
and entered into the spirit of her part with a
zest and abandon that was charming. The
Hans of Jule Keen was also very good, and the
entire company unusually strong.