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OWEN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC. THREE NIGHTS ONLY! BUFFALO BILL! (Hon. W. F. Cody) AND HIS GRAND COMBINATION Under the Management of John T. Ford. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY. October 10,11, and 12. MAY CODY OR LOST AND WON! Brigham Young and his Danites! Mountain Meadow Massacre! The Mexican BOURO JACK-CASE will appear. Duo entertainment, introducing the Pawnees and Ne Perco Indian Chiefs and Squaws. Also, the Boy Chief of the Pawnees, Master EDDIE and Government Interpreters; the BURGKSS BROTH, ERS, In Native Pastimes, War Dances, Religious Rites, Nuptial Ceremonies, Archery and Fancy Rifle Shooting. SATURDAY MATINEE at 2o'clock. Saturday Night, entire change of bill. THE RED RIGHT HAND! Introducing all the Indians and Scouts. Ticket office open at 9 A. M Daily. Prices-25, 50 and 75 cents; 31 for reserves. oc8-5
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Buffalo Bill.
Everybody has heard of "Buffalo Bill," the great scout, and the young folks are perfectly wild over the announement that he is coming with a fine combination and four real, bona fide Indians. As will be seen by the advertisement "Buffalo Bill" will make his bow to a Savannah audience on Monday night next, and if what our exchanges say is correct, we have no doubt that a rare entertainment will be given.
The thrilling sensation, entitle "May Cody, or Lost and Won," will be presented. The play, which is a drama in four acts, is one continuation of thrilling scenes and events (some of which are historic) from the first opening, which is located int he drawing room of a Fifth avenue manson in New York city, to the closing scene on the frontier among the rugged rocky cliffs and deep canyons of the Rocky Mountains.
The company have been performing in Augusta the past week to crowded houses, and have received unstinted praise from our contemporaries of that city. The remarkable feats of marksmanship by Buffalo Bill at the close of the entertainment are alone worth the attendance.
Seats may be secured at Bren's ticket office to-day.
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Buffalo Bill.
Buffalo Bill Combination opened last evening at the Theatre to an immense house, the building being literally packed from pit to dome. For several days the town talk has been of Buffalo Bill, and the appearance of the celebrated scout and his Indians on the streets Sunday afternoon and yesterday only added to the excitement. Hence, we were not surprised to see such an audience. The play announced for presentation is a sensational and spirited drama, written by Major A. S. Burt, of the U. S. A., entitled "May Cody, or Lost and Won," which affords an excellent opportunity for capital illustration of wil Western scense. It was well recieved and highly enjoyed, and the startling tableaux and denouement were greeted with the most enthusiastic plaudits of the gallery.
The drama commences in Mrs. Staughton's drawing room in New York city, where Buffalo Bill makes his appearance in rescuin his sister from the clutches of the Mormon Elder, John D. Lee, in the person of Mr. Levaseur. The second act transfers the dramatis persona to Echo Canyon, in Utah Territoy. During this act the Mountain Meadow massacre, by the Danites, takes place, ending in May Coyd's abduction. In the third act Buffalo Bill, disguised as White Wolf, rescues May from Birgham Young, who is about to force her to become his wife. The fourt act occurs at Fort Bridger, where Buffalo Bill is charged with being a spy, arrested, and condemned to death. The sentence is about to be carried out, when Bill's innocence is established, and everything ends happily.
The role of Buffalo Bill, personated by Mr. Cody, was a fine performance and perfectly natural. Mr. Cody is a man of splendid appearance, and immediately impresses his audience favorably. "Darby McCune," by Mr. Carroll, was most cleverly acted, and elicited frequent applause, the introduction of his donkey taking immensely with the gallery. Miss Lydia Denier, a charming and graceful young lady, assumed the character of "May Cody," and gave evidence of being an actress of considerable merit. The performance closed with "Thiry Minutes among the People from the Plains," introducing the Pawnees and Nez Perce Indians in their native pastimes. During this part of the entertainment Mr. Cody, with wonderful skill, broke several potatoes in pieces with balls fired from a parlor rifle held in the most difficult positions. His accuracy of aim is almost incredible. This was really a most enjoyable feature to the majority of the audience, as there are few persons who do not admireand appreciate real skill. We cannot, however, commend in very high terms the archery of the Indians; indeed come of the arrow shooting was miserable, and did not reflect a great deal of credit on teh noble red man, but we learn that generally they are very accurate.
To-morrow afternoon there will be a matinee for the benefit of the ladies and children, and to-morrow eyening an entirely new programme will be presented - the play being the "Red Right Hand." Various new features will also be introduced to-night, and we can advise those who wish to pass an entertianing evening and to witness rifle shooting of the most marvelous character, not to fail to see Buffalo Bill. Secure your seats at Bren's ticket office during the day.
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A gentleman who saw Buffalo Bill's donkey last night says he is almost persuaded to become a convert to Darwinism, that animal is so intelligent.
Buffalo Bill and party, including the Indians, made a circuit of the city yesterday in carriages and created considerable sensation, particularly among the juveniles.
Bren's ticket office yesterday was the centre of attraction, the display of the trophies of Buffalo Bill in the window collecting a large gathering of the curious.
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Mr. Blanchett, the agent of Buffalo Bill, visited the MORNING NEWS office yesterday accompanied by the two Pawnee Indian Chiefs, who were introduced to the sanctum and afterwards ascended to the [cupola?], from which they had a fine view of the city.
Through the courtesy of Mr. M. V. B. Wachtel and Hon. W. F. Cody, the Jno. T. Ford Association attended the Theatre in a body last evening. We learn that this invitation was extended at the request of Manager Ford, who feels a lively interest in the association.