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CITY SUMMARY
"THE SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE" was produced at Niblo's Garden on Monday evening, March 31, with the following cast:
Buffalo Hill (By The Original Hero)...............Hon. W. F. Cody
Texas Jack (By The Original Hero)................J. B. Omohundro
Cal Durg……………………………………...Ned Buntline
Mormon Ben………………………………....Harry Wentworth ,
Phelim O’laugherty……………………....Geo. C. Davenport
Carl, Pretzel………………………………..Walter Fletcher .
Hazel Eye……………………………………...Senorita Eloe Carfano
INDIANS

Wolf Slayer .....S. H. France	Little Bear .......Geo. B. Beach

PAWNEE INDIANS

Ar-fi-a-ka ……Grassy Chief	Te-co-tie-pown......Big Elk
As-ge-tes ........Prairie Dog	Kit-kot-tons ........Great River
As-sin-an-wa....Water Chief	Ko-ku-su ...........Swamp Fox

It was written by "Ned Buntline," and is simply a
collection of scenes arranged for the purpose of introducing
to the public "Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack,"
somewhat celebrated scouts, in realistic pictures of
frontier life. It has no story or plot, and in almost
every scene there is much shedding of blood, while at
the end of each act the slaughter is terrific. Brevity
is, perhaps, its greatest nerit. No time is lost in
bringing the chief characters before the audience, as
"Ned Buntline" enters at the rising of the curtain,
and is quickly followed by "Buffalo Bill" and Texas
Jack," and in them the chief interest of the performance
is centred. In the third scene of the second act
“Ned Buntline" delivered to a drunken Irishman a
brief temperance lecture, which was well written and
evidently spoken in sincerity, and may be the means
of accomplishing much good. The impersonators of
the chief characters make no claim to the possession of
histrionic ability, and to seriously criticise their efforts
would be unjust as well as absurd. These scouts have
figured as the heroes in many serial stories written by
“Ned Buntline" which have been published in weekly
newspapers having a large circulation, and in order
that the readers of these might have an opportunity
to see these heroes in person this entertainment
has been prepared. Mr. Cody appeared thoroughly
at ease and evinced the possession of considerable
dramatic ability. Texas Jack spoke his lines understandingly,
and gave exhibitions of his skill in
throwing the lasso, which elicited much applause.
With the exception of George C. Davenport's clever impersonation
of Phelim O'Laugherty, there was nothing
worthy of comment in the supporting cast. It should
be mentioned, however, that MIle. Morlacchi, the
talented danseuse, appeared in a speaking part for the
first time in this city on the initial performance; but
we do not think she has added to her artistic reputation.
A farce called “The Broken Bank.” written by
"Ned Buntline" was performed during the early part
of the week, but, failing to give satisfaction, it was
withdrawn and “A Kiss in the Dark" was substituted.
It was fairly acted by George C. Davenport, Harry
Wentworth, Miss Lizzie Safford. Mrs. Beach and Miss
Maxwell. An audience which filled every seat, as well
as all the standing-room from which even a glimpse of
the stage could be had, was present at the opening
performance. Although the gallery was well filled
nightly the attendance in the lower portions of the
auditorium fell off in a marked degree, and it was noticeable
that every few ladies were present. Mr. Voegtlin
had painted an entirely new scenery, which deserves

CITY SUMMARY
"THE SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE" was produced at Niblo's Garden on Monday evening, March 31, with the following cast:
Buffalo Hill (By The Original Hero)...............Hon. W. F. Cody
Texas Jack (By The Original Hero)................J. B. Omohundro
Cal Durg……………………………………...Ned Buntline
Mormon Ben………………………………....Harry Wentworth ,
Phelim O’laugherty……………………....Geo. C. Davenport
Carl, Pretzel………………………………..Walter Fletcher .
Hazel Eye……………………………………...Senorita Eloe Carfano
INDIANS

Wolf Slayer .....S. H. France	Little Bear .......Geo. B. Beach

PAWNEE INDIANS

Ar-fi-a-ka ……Grassy Chief	Te-co-tie-pown......Big Elk
As-ge-tes ........Prairie Dog	Kit-kot-tons ........Great River
As-sin-an-wa....Water Chief	Ko-ku-su ...........Swamp Fox

It was written by "Ned Buntline," and is simply a collection of scenes arranged for the purpose of introducing to the public "Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack," somewhat celebrated scouts, in realistic pictures of frontier life. It has no story or plot, and in almost every scene there is much shedding of blood, while at the end of each act the slaughter is terrific. Brevity is, perhaps, its greatest nerit. No time is lost in bringing the chief characters before the audience, as "Ned Buntline" enters at the rising of the curtain, and is quickly followed by "Buffalo Bill" and Texas Jack," and in them the chief interest of the performance is centred. In the third scene of the second act “Ned Buntline" delivered to a drunken Irishman a brief temperance lecture, which was well written and evidently spoken in sincerity, and may be the means of accomplishing much good. The impersonators of the chief characters make no claim to the possession of histrionic ability, and to seriously criticise their efforts would be unjust as well as absurd. These scouts have figured as the heroes in many serial stories written by “Ned Buntline" which have been published in weekly newspapers having a large circulation, and in order that the readers of these might have an opportunity to see these heroes in person this entertainment has been prepared. Mr. Cody appeared thoroughly at ease and evinced the possession of considerable dramatic ability. Texas Jack spoke his lines understandingly, and gave exhibitions of his skill in throwing the lasso, which elicited much applause. With the exception of George C. Davenport's clever im-personation of Phelim O'Laugherty, there was nothing worthy of comment in the supporting cast. It should be mentioned, however, that MIle. Morlacchi, the talented danseuse, appeared in a speaking part for the first time in this city on the initial performance; but we do not think she has added to her artistic reputation. A farce called “The Broken Bank.” written by was performed during the early part of the week, but, failing to give satisfaction, it was withdrawn and “A Kiss in the Dark" was substituted. It was fairly acted by George C. Davenport, Harry Wentworth, Miss Lizzie Safford. Mrs. Beach and Miss Maxwell. An audience which filled every seat, as well as all the standing-room from which even a glimpse of the stage could be had, was present at the opening performance. Although the gallery was well filled nightly the attendance in the lower portions of the auditorium fell off in a marked degree, and it was noticeable that every few ladies were present. Mr. Voegtlin had painted an entirely new scenery, which deserves