1873 Buffalo Bill Combination News

MECHANICS' HALL,

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, March 25th & 29th, 1876,

and Wednesday Matinee at 2 oclock

The original Scout Combination,

BUFFALO BILL, (Hon. W.F. Cody)

TEXAS JACK, (J.B. Omohundro.)

And the peerless Dansense, MDDLE. MORLACCHI,

In the Great Western Dramas of "LIFE ON THE BORDER," And ''SCOURS OF THE PLAINS.''

The performance will commence each evening with a Sparkling Comedy, introducing MDLLE MORLACCHI in Singing and Dancing

Reserved Seats 75c; to be had at Grossman's Music Store 4 days in advance.

d71-41 JOSH E. OGDEN, General Agent

BUFFALO BILL - The Buffalo Bill Combination opens at Mechanics' Hall this evening. The Mail of this morning speaks as follows in reference to their performance in that city last night: "There was a very large attendance last night to see the one performance of ‘Life on the Border,' in which Buffalo Bill, Texas Jack, and Arizona John, and a strong cast appear. The play is full of strong incident and interest, and life on the border is illustrated with a vigor and naturalness almost startling. The acting of the three named is that of men familiar with the scenes of fight and hairbreadth escapes which they portray, and the actual battles with Indians and border ruffians, in which the terrible repeating rifle comes into frequent play are really lifelike. The Jedediah Broadbrim of Mr. T. Z. Graham was Miss Laura Fay, Miss Lillian Waite, and Miss Ada Forrestor were very successful as Betty Mullany, Mrs. Reynolds, and Emma Reynolds. The play was effectively set, and the applause throughout extremely hearty. The musical and Terpsichorean comedietta, "Thrice Married," introduced M'lle Morlacchi, whose dancing was much admired, and the other parts were well, filled." A very fine orchestra accompanies the troupe, under the direction of Prof. Meiring. Reserved seats at Grossman's.

BOSTON THEATRE.

Mr. J. B. BOOTH…......Lessee and Manager

Six Nights and Two Matinoes Only.

The Genuine Western Heroes in Person!

BUFFALO BILL, (the Hon. W. F.Cody), TEXAS JACK, (J. B. Omohundro). NED BUNTLINE, the favorite Author.

Assisted by the PEERLESS MORLACCHI, TEN INDIAN WARRIORS, And a full Dramatic Company, in the great realistic Sensation, entitled the

SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE.

MATINEES WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. Monday, March 10-MAGGIE MITCHELL. Doors open at 1.30 and 7.15: begins at 2 and 7:45. mh 8

Boston Theatre. The first appreance at the Boston Theatre of Buffalo Bill (the Hon. W. F. Cody), Texas Jack (J. B. Omohundro), and Ned Buntline, assisted by Morlacchi and ten Indian warriors, last evening, was the signal for a gathering of the patrons of the sensational drama such as has not been witnessed in this city since the days of the old National, when the l imits of applause and critical comment from the upper circle had not been discovered. “The Scouts of the Prairie” is written in the highly spiced style of Colonel Judson (Ned Buntline), its author, who himself takes a prominent part in its representation. A portion of his own history is contained in the text, which, including a forcible temperance lecture founded on experience, is delivered in a manner that elicits the most boisterous expressions of approval. Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack, real prairie guides, and their Pawnee aids, lend an intensity to the place that has never been witnessed in representations of the semi savage drama here before, and their efforts were well appreciated. Not only did the galleries applaud the actors, but the novelty of the style of greeting awakened the enthusiasm of the parquet in sympathy. Indeed, with the occupants of the high-priced seats, it was difficult to determine wherein they were most gratified, whether with the performance on the stage or the quaint expressions of the youngsters in the upper tier. Mlle. Morlacchi made up well as an Indian maid, and her dancing in the introductory sketch, entitled "Love's Battle," was much admired. Those who delight in sensations of the most exciting order will not fail to see the distinguished visitors from the Western plains before they leave. Their engagement will end with Saturday night's performance, which will be.for the benefit of Ned Buntline, Friday night being set apart for a similar favor to Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack.

Boston Theatre. The management of this theatre have seldom experienced a succesion of such over flowing audiences as have attended the performances of "The Scouts of the Prairie," that have been given in the establishment since Monday. The exciting entertainment is limited to the present week, however, as Maggie Mitchell's engagement will begin on Monday next with "Jane Eyre." The "Scouts" matinee, tomorrow, will be well patronized by visitors of the theatre from out of town.