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Page 21Low's Opera House. --HOWARD ATHENAEUM.--The theatrical boom struck the Howard last evening with full force, and at 8 o'clock the seats were all sold, and standing room even was at a premium, scores of patrons crowding in, even though they could scracely get a sight of the stage. The performance opened with the roaring farce, "Turn Him Out," in which the parts were taken be Alf Beverly, Harry Melmer, J.J. Louden, Lydia Denier, Nelie Jones and Harry Irving. The grand attraction of the evening, however, was the presentation of the melodrama, "Knight of the Plains," in which the famous Buffalo Bill assumed the loading part. The drama is thrilling and full of strong situations, but displays less of the old "blood and thunder" material than is common in such productions. Buffalo Bill played his part magnificently and in a manner gratifying, superior to those who present imitations, while he offers the realities of Western life. The company supporting was quite good, and the band of genuine Indians created a genuine surprise. Buffalo Bill Last Night. There will be no matinee to-day, as first advertised, but to-night will be presented "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which the company will show their best gifts. Buffalo Bill will shoot apples and dollars from the head and hands of a girl with a rifle, his skill in the handling of which weapon was fully demonstrated last evening. The drama is by a southern author attached to the company. More exciting and thrilling episodes of life along the plains will be presented tonight, among which will be the marvelous rifle shots of Buffalo Bill, and the cute smartness of that darkey. During the early afternoon of yesterday Buffalo Bill and his Indians paraded the streets with their brass band. Buffalo Bill had an $820 house at the Howard, yesterday afternoon and all the seats were sold for the evening performance before the matinee began. Ingraham's play, "The Knight of the Plain," has proved a marked success. Mr. Cody's combination goes hence to Newport, Fall River, New Bedford, Salem, Lawrence, and Manchester, N. H., and then on to the Maine circuit. Buffalo Bill It can truly be said that since his last appearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved as an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real as to call forth a marked acknowledgment of his talent. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of "Rose Melton" is well performed and the "Wild Nellie" of Miss Lydia Denier could not be improved. Being the wife of Royston," wronged and deserted by him, her strong love turned to hate, and living the same wild life as her male companions, she carries the sympathies of the audience with her until her tragic death at the hand of her husband. Mr. Alf. Beverly as "Judge Chincapin Shyster" and Mr. L. R. Willard as "Moses Molock," the scheming Jew, create considerable amusement, and they are continually getting out of one scrape only to fall into another. The negro "Buttermilk," by Mr. Harry Irving, together with his obstinate little donkey also comes in for his share of applause. Another feature of the play is the introduction of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, in their war dance and other antics which were highly appreciated. Low's Opera House,-The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay, or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery goods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody, or Lost and Won." Low's Opera House.- The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery gods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody or Lost and Won." Buffalo Bill at Low's Opera House. Buffalo Bill Mr. Cody, the celebrated Hunter of the Plains, gave and entertainment at the Opera House, last night, to a large audience, who appeared to fully appreciate the play. The performance consists of wild Western scenes, with their attendant evils, recklessness and daring. So much has already been said and written about the play that we need not enter into a description of it. Buffalo Bill is an exdcellent marksman with both rifle and pistol, and gave several exhibitions of his skill during the performance. The war dance of the Indians and the shooting literally brought down the house. Mr. Cody must have been well pleased with the large audience that waited upon his striking and varied story of the Western plains. BUFFALO BILL The Providence Press says of Buffalo Bill and his new play: "The audience that greeted Buffalo Bill was enthusiastic, cordial and quite demonstrative at times. The hero of the frontier appeared in a bran new border drama, called "Buffalo Bill at Bay," in which the distinguished scout with a band of Pawnees appeared. It was an amusing, spirited play, and every time the hero put in an appearance the audience came down with thunders of applause. Buffalo Bill was supported by an efficient corps of dramatic artists, the play was finely moutned, and many of the scenes were picturesque and effective." Buffalo Bill plays at the Opera House this evening. | Page 21Low's Opera House. --HOWARD ATHENAEUM.--The theatrical boom struck the Howard last evening with full force, and at 8 o'clock the seats were all sold, and standing room even was at a premium, scores of patrons crowding in, even though they could scracely get a sight of the stage. The performance opened with the roaring farce, "Turn Him Out," in which the parts were taken be Alf Beverly, Harry Melmer, J.J. Louden, Lydia Denier, Nelie Jones and Harry Irving. The grand attraction of the evening, however, was the presentation of the melodrama, "Knight of the Plains," in which the famous Buffalo Bill assumed the loading part. The drama is thrilling and full of strong situationsm, but displays less of the old "blood and thunder" material than is common in such productions. Buffalo Bill played his part magnificently and in a manner gratifying, superior to those who present imitations, while he offers the realities of we tern life. The company supporting was quite good, and the band of genuine Indians created a genuine surprise. Buffalo Bill Last Night. There will be no matinee to-day, as first advertised, but to-night will be presented "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which the company will show their best gifts. Buffalo Bill will shoot apples and dollars from the head and hands of a girl with a rifle, his skill in the handling of which weapon was fully demonstrated last evening. The drama is by a southern author attached to the company. More exciting and thrilling episodes of life along the plains will be presented tonight, among which will be the marvelous rifle shots of Buffalo Bill, and the cute smartness of that darkey. During the early afternoon of yesterday Buffalo Bill and his Indians paraded the streets with their brass band. Buffalo Bill had an $820 house at the Howard, yesterday afternoon and all the seats were sold for the evening performance before the matinee began. Ingraham's play, "The Knight of the Plain," has proved a marked success. Mr. Cody's combination goes hence to Newport, Fall River, New Bedford, Salem, Lawrence, and Manchester, N. H., and then on to the Maine circuit. Buffalo Bill It can truly be said that since his last appearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved as an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real s to call forth a marked acknowledgment of his talent. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of "Rose Melton" is well performed and the "Wild Nellie" of Miss Lydia Denier could not be improved. Being the wife of Royston," wronged and deserted by him, her strong love turned to hate, and living the same wild life as her male companions, she carries the sympathies of the audience with her until her tragic death at the hand of her husband. Mr. Alf. Beverly as "Judge Chincapin Shyster" and Mr. L. R. Willard as "Moses Molock," the scheming Jew, create considerable amusement, and they are continually getting out of one scrape only to fall into another. The negro "Buttermilk," by Mr. Harry Irving, together with his obstinate little donkey also comes in for his share of applause. Another feature of the play is the introduction of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, in their war dance and other antics which were highly appreciated. Low's Opera House,-The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian cheifs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay, or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring geats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery goods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody, or Lost and Won." Low's Opera House.- The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery gods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody or Lost and Won." Buffalo Bill at Low's Opera House. Buffalo Bill BUFFALO BILL |
