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OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY! TUESDAY, March 12th, 1878. Sixth Annual Tour of the Chief of Government Scouts, and Historic Guide,
BUFFALO BILL,
(Hon. W. F. CODY) and his carefully selected COMBINATIONS who will appear in the new and the Border Drama, written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody by Major A. S. Burth, U. S. A, entitled May Cody, or Lost and Won,
Depreting the Mormon War, and introducing the Genuine Sioux War chiefs, Two Bears and OHA-SHA-HA-O-POGEO. The Mexican Trick Bouro, Jack Cass. During the play,
BUFFALO BILL will exhibit some marvel distinguished him as one of the greatest mark--- with the rifle the world has ever produced. Incidential ----- Mountain Meadow Massacre, Brigham Young's Temple Danites, Danites. Prices as usual. Reserved seats to be had at Opera House Music Store. Three days in advarce. JOSH E. ODEN
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PARK OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Wednesday, March 13th. Sixth Annual Tour of the Chief of Goverment Scouts, and Historic Guide.
BUFFALO BILL, (Hon. W. F. CODY) and his carefully selected COMBINATION, who will appear is the new and refined Border Drama, written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody, by Major A. S. Burt, U. S. A entitled.
MAY CODY, OR LOST AND WON, Depicting the Mormon War and introducing the Genuine Sioux War Chiefs, Two Bears, and Oha-Sha-Sha O Pogeo. The Mexican Trick, Bonro, Jack Cass. During the play Buffalo Bill will exhibit some marveolous shooting, which has distinguished him as one of the greatest marksmen with the rifle the world has ever produced. INCIDENTAL SCENERY-- Mountain Meadow Massacre-- Brigham Young's Temple-- Danites, Danites.
Prices as usual. Reserved seats to be had at Opera House Store four days in advance. JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Agent
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AMUSEMENTS.
Buffalo Bill at the Opera House.
The Buffalo Bill combination drew a large and highly appreciative audience at the Opera House last evening. The gallery was packed full, the balcony was crowded and the parquet and dress circle were well filled. The audience, one and all, will bear testimony to the fact that "May Cody; or Lost and Won," is one thrilling border dramas that was ever place on the stage. The play is sensational to a degree, but unlike other dramas of its class, does not deal with in the wholesale murdering of Indians or the useless burning of gunpowder. No more shooting than is actually necessary is done. In the great Mountain Meadow's massacre scene hot a shot is fired. The emigrants are surprised by the Mormon Danites who enter camp as friendly Indians, and then at a given signal from their leader, John D. Lee, pounce upon the luckless emigrants and the curtain descends upon a thrilling tableau. In fact, the tableaux all through are most excelent. Buffalo Bill, of course, was, the bright particular star, and his appearance on the stage was rapturously greeted. It is unnecessary for us in this article to outline the plot, save to say that the dialogue is excellent, the situations well planned and the play most creditable throughout. It is the best drama of border life that we ever have had the pleasure of witnessing. Buffalo Bill, since his last appearance, has picked up wonderfully, and is now really a good actor. His handsome figure and fine stage presence at once strikes the eyes of the auditors, Miss Lydia Denier, the leading lady, who plays the part of May Cody, Bison William's sister, is not only a fine actress, but a lady of unusal nerve. In the camping scene, when she coolly faces Bill's unerring rifle and allow this modern William Tell to shoot potatoes from the top of her head, to snuff a candle held in her outstretched hand, to send flying over the stage pieces of crackers, and do other incredible feats, then the hearts of the auditors stand still with fear, and a sigh of relief escapes as the smoke clears away and the plucky woman stands unharmed. Buffalo Bill is without a doubt one of the most remarkable marksmen in the country. The exhibition of his shooting last night was marvelous. He fired his rifle sideways, backwards, through his legs, and in one instance he threw his head over a stool and in the position with an unerring aim split in the centre of the potatoe standing on Miss Denier's head.
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The exhibition of his shooting last night was marvelous. He fired his rifle sideways, backwards, through his legs, and in one instance he threw his head over a stool and in this position with an unerring aim split in the centre the potatoe standing on Miss Denier's head. Bill was mad because he could not snuff a candle at the first fire. Something was wrong with the front sight and until this was remedied the bullets failed to reach their mark. Bill can and does snuff a candle at the first shot. A feat that excited astonishment was the scattering of the ashes of a cigar held in the mouth of Cha-sha-sha-O-Pogeo, the Indian interpreter. The real name of his horribly named man is John Young Nelson. He is a Virginian by birth. His parents emigrated west while he was a "kid," and joined a party that was slaughtered by the Indians. The "kid's" life was saved and he was adopted by the Indians, became a great chief, and married a daughter of "Red Cloud," a Sioux chief. He was with the Indians 22 years. Up to yesterday he supposed that his parents were dead, but was overjoyed to learn from a letter received from an aunt in Virginia that both were alive and living in Missouri. He can crack a long whip lash and cause a report as loud as a gun.
Joseph P. Winter, sustained the role of John D. Lee in a capital manner and in his disguises was immense. Geo. C. Charles as Darby McCune, the Irishman created dead loads of laughter. His trick donkey is an intelligent "baste," drinks whisky, chews tobacco and cuts up like a circus mule. May Darby's shadow never grow less. Harry Melmer, the veteran actor, represented Brigham Young in a faithful maner. Harry is a fine actor. J. V. Arlington gave satisfaction as George Stoughton the devoted lover of May Cody. The support all through was excellent and the drama most enjoyable. Buffalo Bill never played to a poor house in Erie and never will. He is now headed for New York and will close his season in May. He will spend two months on his ranche at North Platte, Nebraska, and in September will open in London, appearing with a band of real Indians and will also play in the principal European cities and will no doubt create a sensation.
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OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY. THURSDAY EVE, MARCH 14TH.
Sixth annual tour of the Chief of Government Scout and Historic Guide, BUFFALO BILL, (HON. W. F. CODY) AND HIS COMBINATION
who will appear in the new and refined border drama written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody by Major A. S Burt. U. S. A. entitled, MAY CODY; OR LOST AND WON.
Depicting the Mormon War and introduces the Genuine Sioux War Chiefs, Two Bears, and Oha-Sha-Sha-O-Pogen. The Mexican Trick Bouro, Jack Cass. During the play, BUFFALO BILL
Will exhibit some marvelous shooting, which has distinguished him as one of the greatest marksmen with the rifle the world has ever produced.
Incidental Scenery-- Mountain Meadow Massacre. Brigham Young's Temple, Danites, Danites.
Prices as usual. Reserved seats at Post Office News Room three days in advance.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Agent.