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But on three occasions do we remember Greer's Hall being so packed as it was last evening. Before seven o'clock the stairway and small hallway were packed with people struggling to get beyond the closed doors. The air was stifling and the surging mass yelled worse than the Pawnee's did during the performance. The doors at the lower entrance were closed and those at the head of the hallway were opened. Then came a rush and one lady fainted. She was pulled inside and quickly recovered. Clothing was at a discount, and it was amusing to see the people search for articles that were pulled out of place. If one put his arm up it staid up; and if the feet left the floor they were sure to remain thus until the inside of the hall was gained. By 7.20 o'clock every seat was taken and large numbers were standing. In 10 minutes more the hall was packed in every part, and the whistling, shouting and cat-calls were commenced. For three-quarters of an hour the noise was great, and when the curtain raised nothing was heard except the cry of "sit down." Buffalo Bill's reception was warm and hearty. The piece itself did not amount to much. The attractive features of the evening's performance were: Buffalo Bill and his companion, Texas Jack, the splendid acting of Walter Fletcher as Snakeroot Sam, Fred. G. Maeder as an 1812-pounder, Lizzie Safford as Lillie Fielding and the war dance of the four or five Pawnee braves. A special favorite with the audience was Rena Maeder as Kitty Muldoon. Applause always greeted her appearance.