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GIBBONS' OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY Wednesday Eve., Jan. 23 Sixth Annual Tour of the Chief Government Scouts and Histrionic Guide. BUFFALO BILL (Hon. W. F Cody) and his carefully selected combination, who will appear in the new and refined Border Drama, written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody, by Maj. 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 Cha-SHa-Sha-O-Pogeo,
Also the Champion Rifle shots of the world-- the renowned AUSTIN BROTHERS, the Mexican Trick Bonro, JACK CASS.
Incidental Scenery, Mountain Meadow Massacre, Brigham Young's Temple, Danites. Danites.
Prices as usual: reserved seats to be had at Ayres Bros,' Music Store three days in advance.
jan 20d3t
JOSH E. OGDEN, BUS. AGT.
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BUFFALO BILL.
To-night we are to have something thrilling and sensational in the way of an entertainment. Buffalo Bill appears at the Opera House in his new border play of "May Cody, or Lost and Won," introducing many startling scenes and incidents in frontier life. He is supported by a full dramatic company, and will present the play with all the necessary scenery. Among the features of the combination aside from Buffalo Bill are two Sioux chiefs, the Austin Brothers, the champion rifle team of the world, and a veritable live donkey, the antics of which are said to be laughable in the extreme. The company has been playing to crowded houses wherever it has been and the entertainments are very highly spoken of. Reserved seats are on sale at Ayres Bros.' and may be had without extra charge. We bespeak a large audience.
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BUFFALO BILL.
Speaking of large audiences reminds us that Buffalo Bill had one of that kind at the Opera House last evening. After all the seats had been occupied the standing room was rapidly filled up and then the spectators crowded down into the aisles and climbed up on the ticket office and stood around on tip-toe, clamoring for a chance to see the performance. There hasn't been such a jam since--well, since Bill was here last.
The play was received with much enthusiasm. The thrilling situations and startling incidents were numerous enough to maintain the interest. Mr. Charles as Darby McCune was "immense" and kept the crowd in the best humor. The introduction of a live donkey was a novel and amusing feature. The Austin Bros. are not with the troupe but Buffalo Bill gave an exhibition of his skill with the rifle that elicited rousing applause. The performance throughout was a good one and gave universal satisfaction.
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UNION HALL.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1878.
Sixth Annual Tour of the Chief of Government Scouts and Histrionic Guides,
BUFFALO BILL,
(Hon, W. F. Cody) and his carefully selected 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 introducing the genuine Sioux War Chiefs, TWO BEARS and [WORD?] POGEO. Also the Champion Rifle Shots of the world - the renowned AUSTIN BROTHERS, the Mexican Trick Bonro, Jack [word]. Incidental Scenery - Mountain Meadow Massacre - Brigham Young's Temple - Danites.
Prices as usual. [word?] [word?] to be had at Washburn's, four days in advance. JOSH E. OGDEN, [illegible] Business Agent
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BUFFALO BILL.
The Famous Scout and his Party at Union Hall.
One of the largest audiences of the season assembled at Union Hall, last evening, to greet the celebrated Buffalo Bill and his excellent company. Every seat on the floor and in the gallery was filled. The crowd was eager for the sensation, and had lots of it. The play is very lively one, the main points being the life on the plains, as represented by Mr. Cody, lightened by the comedy of that wildest of wild Irishmen, Mr. Darby McCune, alias George C Charles. He is the most delightfully bad Irishman you ever saw. His recitation of the character was exquisite. His trained donkey was also a big card. He sailed around that stage as if he owned it, and made more fun that was ever found in a patient audience. Mr. Cody played the part of the frontiersman with a natrualness, which was natural in one who had passed his life amid the nomadic excitement of the border. Those who have experienced even a little of that wierd life, can see a great deal to admire, in his admirable representation of it. If our good old friend General Harney, the lightening rod of the plains, had been as perfectly shadowed forth, the effect would have been splendid. Mr. McEvoy played the part well, but he wasn't tall enough, or slender enough, or jolly enough to decieve the eyes of the old friends of that glorious old gentleman. Miss Forrester, as May Cody, played excedingly well, as did Miss Motl as Mrs. Stoughton. Altogether, the play was excellently rendered. The exceptional polos were strong brought cut, by the true acting of Mr. Cody, who seemed to forget that he was not outdoors in the daring, exciting life which he so much loces. People who enjoy the liveliness of this sytle of plays will be delighted with the every day truthfulness with which this exciting play is represented.