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Mr J. B. Hickok was six weeks ago upon
the plains and probably had scarcely ever visited
a theatre and knew nothing of its workings.
That he should get through a part, full
of busy action, shows a wonderful adaptability.
He is a fine noble looking man, and those
familiar with his brilliant record regarded him
with eyes of wonder and amazement. Taken
altogether the three scouts acquitted themselves
splendidly, and in subserving a purpose
and showing us in mimic life the wild career
of the frontiersman, they deserve the thanks
of the lovers of the realistic.

Mr. Maeder, the author of the play, gave us
a clever bit of character acting as “The Old
Vet," and he and “Samivel” (Walter Fletcher)
kept the house in a roar, supplying the comic
element of the play. Rena Maeder as “Kitty”
sustained the impression made by her last
spring. She was pretty, plump, pert and pleasing,
and gave a natural rendition of a charming,
brave little Hibernian girl.