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Buffalo Bill in "May Cody."
On Monday evening, April 1st, this renowned hunter, scout and actor will appear before a Tamaqua audience in his play of "May Cody; or, Lost and Won," which is new this season. In the absence of personal knowledge of this new border drama, we condense a synopsis from the Erie Dispatch of a recent date:
"May Cody; or, Lost and Won," is one of the most thrilling border dramas that was ever placed on the stage. The play is sensational to a degree, but unlike other dramas of its class, does not deal in wholesale murdering of Indians or the useless burning of gunpowder. No more shooting than is actually necessary is done. In the great Mountain Meadow massacre scene not a shot is fired. The emigrants are surprised by the Mormon Danites, who entered 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. 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 one strike 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 unusual nerve. In the camping scene, when she cooly faces Bill's unerring rifle and allows 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 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 this position with an unerring aim split in the centre the potato standing on Miss Denier's head. 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 this 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 were 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, the Sioux chief. He was with the Indians twenty-two years. He can crack a long whip lash and cause a report as loud as a gun."
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The renowned "Buffalo Bill" and company performed to a large house last evening. The opening farce was very funny, and the main performance extremely sensational, and acted with great spirit. The Irishman of the troupe is a success, and Mr. Cody looks as fresh and healthy as ever, and is as splendid a specimen of the genus homo as we ever laid our eyes on. It is a positive treat to see such a magnificent piece of physical manhood.
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TAYLOR OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
THURSDAY, APRIL 11th, 1878
Sixth annual tour of the chief of Government Scouts, and historic guide,
BUFFALO BILL!
Hon. W. F. Cody, and his COMBINATION, who will appear in the new 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 Cha-Sha-o-po-geo, Sioux interpreter. The Mexican Trick Boure, Jack Cass. During the play BUFFALO BILL will exhibit som 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.
Prices as Usual, Reserved Seats to be had at Harper's Music Store 4 days in advance.
apr6d5t JOHN. E. OGDEN, Business Agent.
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The programme of "May Cody" at Taylor Opera house last evening by Buffalo Bill and his accomplished company was well attended, and was in every way a first class one. The plot is a good one, the actors perfect in their respective parts, and the tableaux and scenes were in many cases true to life. The markmanship by Buffalo Bill excelled anything of the kind it has ever been our fortune to witness. The audience, a large one, by their repeated applause, testified their appreciation of the play.
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Taylor Opera House,
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Thursday, April 11th.
Sixth Annual Tour of the Chief of Government Scouts, and Historic Guide,
BUFFALO BILL,
HON. W. F. CODY, and his COMBINATION, who will appear in the new Border Drama, written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody, by Major A. S. Burt, U. S. A., entitled
May Cody; Or, Lost and Won.
Decpting the Mormon War and introduces CHA-SHA-O-PO-GEO, Sioux Interpreter, The Mexican Trick Boure, 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.
Prices as usual. Reserved Seats to be had at Harper's Music Store four days in advance.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Agent,