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ACADEMY OF MUSIC
P. H. LEHNEN, Manager.
Monday, Eve., Feb. 5th.
First appearance of
BUFFALO BILL, (Hon. W. F. Cody,)
Since his return from the late Indian War, supported by
CAPTAIN JACK, (J. W. Crawford,)
THE Poet Scout of the Black Hills, just from General Crook's Command, and the most Talented Dramatic Company ever in this city will appear in the New Drama, founded on incidents of the late war, entitled
THE RED RIGHT HAND!
OR BUFFALO BILL'S FIRST SCALP FOR CUSTER.
The scalping of the Indian Chief. Yellow Hand by Buffalo Bill, occurred at the Battle of Indian Creek, July 17, 1878.
Prices as usual. Reserved seats can be had at Day & Co.'s drug store.
JOSH E OGDEN, General Agent.
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Amusements
ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE.
Leon H. Lampert, Manager.
Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings, Feb. 6th and 7th, and Wednesday Matinee. engagement of the renowned Frontier Heroes
BUFFALO BILL(Hon. W. F. Cody)
CAPT. JACK(J. W. Crawford)
And the BUFFALO BILL COMBINATION in t he thrilling new drama, entitled the
RED RIGHT HAND
Buffalo Bill---------------Hon. W. F. Cody Capt. Jack------------------J. W. Crawford The performance will commence with a favorite Farce.
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------------------------- The Red Right Hand.
So great was the crowd at the opera house last evening to see Buffalo Bill and his new play that standing room was hardly to be obtained even quite early in the evening. The play is similar to those in which he appeared here previously, though of course varying in many details of plot and stage action, which have been suggested by experience on the boards, the introduction of which have combined to make this one more pleasing and interesting. The principal character, that of Buffalo Bill, was taken by W. F. Cody, and his first appearance on the stage was the signal for a deafening applause which spoke more than words the high regard and respect in which Mr. Cody is held by the citizens of Rochester. His acting was very fine, and the fact that most of the situations in which he was placed, and the incidents he portrayed, were based on reality, made it more interesting. The next leading character, that of Captain Jack, was very acceptable in the hands of Captain Jack Crawford, who was also a scout during the late Indian war, and was received quite favorably by the audience: Thomas Z. Graham, as Dennis O'Gaff, was an exceeding good Irishman, and kept the spectators continually in roars of laughter at his drolleries. Of splendid physique, strong voice and excellent make-up, he is one of the best representatives of the sons of Erin we have seen on the stage for some time, though, as the necessity of such a pledge required, his humor was rather more broad than delicate. The other characters were all well acted, and the representation throughout was fully deserving of the applause which was so frequently given by the audience.
The matinee this afternoon is given more especially for women and children, as the crowded houses in the evening preclude the possibility of their attending at the time. The "Red Right Hand" will be played both at the matinee and this evening.
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ST. PETERSBURG.
Local Correspondence of the Derrick.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 2.
--Not a vacant house suitable for use in town! Who says St. Petersburg is dying?
--The Buffalo Bill combination played to the largest audience last evening that ever assembled at the Opera House save on one occasion, the being the first appearance of the home dramatic association over a year ago.
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BLACK'S MUSIC HALL.
Buffalo Bill Combination!
ONE NIGHT ONLY, Monday March 12.
First appearance of BUFFALO BILL (Hon. W. F. Cody.)
Since his return from the late Indian War, Supported by
CAPTAIN JACK, (J. W. Crawford.)
The POET SCOUT OF THE BLACK HILLS, just from General Crook's Command, and the most TALENTED DRAMATIC COMPANY ever in this city, will appear in the New Drama, founded on incidents of the late war, entitled
THE RED RIGHT HAND, -OR- Buffalo Bill's First Scalp for Custer.
The Scalping of the Indian Chief Yellow Hand, by Buffalo Bill, occurred at the Battle of Indian Creek, July 17, 1876.
PRICES AS USUAL. Reserved seats can be had at Lowdan's Drug Store four days in advance.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Gen'l Agent.