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BUFFALO BILL.

It is two years since Buffalo Bill and his company
have been seen in Ottawa. They are coming
on Monday evening next, Sept. 12th, with a
strong company, brass band, orchestra, Winnebago
Indians, &c. Of the troupe the Rock Island
Argus, Sept. 3d, says:

Any professional who chanced to put in an appearance
at Harper's Theatre last night must
have emphatically indorsed the prevailing impression
that Rock Island is "a good show town."
Ten minutes before the performance began every
seat was sold and occupied and the treasurer was
obliged to give notice to the continued stream of
applicants for tickets at the box office, that only
standing room remained, and of course many
went away in preference to standing. The performance
surpassed expectation. It was a truly
realistic presentation of a border drama, full of
stirring incident and strongly marked character.
The play, which bears the title of "The Prairie
Waif," was presented here last season, but has
been greatly improved by the author, Mr. John
A. Stevens. Buffalo Bill represents three distinct
western characters, the surpassing one being
his natural of a gallant, brave and adroit
scout, and treated the audience to some wonderful
specimens of skill and nerve in fancy rifle
shooting. Dr. F. Powell (White Beaver) appeared
to good advantage, having a fine stage
appearance. Decidedly effective was the introduction
in the last act of the Winnebago Sioux
Indians, giving their scalp, sun, corn, buffalo,
torture and squaw dances. The regular dramatic
company is probably the best that Mr.
Cody has ever gathered together the artists having
evidently been selected especially for the
parts assigned to them. We must specially mention
Miss Jennie Gilbert as a most charming
Onita, and Miss Nellie Lingard as a bright and
vivacious Sadie. Messrs. Bailey, Neil, McKay.
Keen, Irving and indeed all the others played
their parts well, and the frequent and hearty applause
which they evoked attested the feelings of
the audience.

In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there will be a
grand street parade, showing the Indians on
horseback, the comical donkey, &c., with brase
band. Tickets now on sale at Simon Bros., at
75c and 50c up stairs. Reserved seats without
extra charge.