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New Opera House
N. C. FORRESTER ------Lessee
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Engagement of the illustrious Government Scout,
BUFFALO BILL,
(HON. WM. F. CODY)
AND HIS COMBINATION
Friday evening and Saturday Matinee
July 25 & 26th,
In the great sensational Mormon drama
MAY CODY
-OR
LOST AND WON.
Supported by Master Eddie Burgers the Boy of the Pawnees; C. A. Burgers, Government Interpreter and a band of
GENUINE INDIANS!
Mounted on their prairie horses; and a
Powerful Dramatic Company.
Notwithstanding the enormous expense of attending Mr. W. F. Cody's engagement the price of admission will remain at the popular figure; Reserved seats .... $1.00 General Admission .... 75 Children.....50 Matinee - Adults 50 cts., children 25 cts. Box sheet now open at Roe's P.O.Book Store.
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AT HOME
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Attraction at the New Opera House Last Week.
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The Knight of the Plains or Buffalo Bills Best Trail:
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Review of Society Notes for the Week.
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Almighty Dell and Nothing Doing
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In a social, point of view, the week past has been extraordinarily dull, society gatherings of many descriptions having been entirely ignored. As a natural consequence, there is little to say, and the reporter as well as the many readers of. the CHIEFTAIN are doomed to sad and grievous disappointment.
The New Opera house, however, has been's center of attraction, the boards haying been occupied with Comblaations of a high order and talent. The first part of the week was made delightfully entertaining to the lovers of amusement by the appearance of the famous tragedian; Lawrence Barrett, who made his debut in Pueblo to an audience which was alike a compliment to himself as well as to the city. The attendance simply amounted to an ovation, and well may our citizens consider themselves highly honored by being visited by such a great impersonator of the Shakespearian drama.
Friday evening witnessed the initiatory performance of the Buffalo Bill company, an attraction which is perhaps among the most novel and interesting that has visited this isolation of the country in years. The support includes a band of genuine Indians and a powerful dramatic company, and is well worthy a generous appreciation. The present season is a brilliant one for Pueblo and the prospective outlook is still brighter. Below will be found a brief summary of the society news.
FALO BILL's BEST TRAIL.
The great and generous government scout, Hon. W. F. Cody, supported by his band of Indians and unrivalled dramatic talent, in their grand Interpretation of the border drama, made their second and farewell appearance to a house last evening that goes far towards showing that when there is an occasion, Pueblo will turn out en masse to greet the first-class entertainment. The curtain rises on the prairie scene; where War Eagle, an Indian chieftain and staunch friend of the scout is mistaken for a Sioux Indian and bitter foe. A report, a blinding flash, and several feathers are clipped from his headdress. It is at this period Buffalo Bill makes his first entre, and in that grand role which talent and a thrilling past experience has so thoroughly instilled, effects an impersonation which wrapt attention of the audience.
The second act displays a handsome drawing-room scene in the city of New York, and in the third act the rising of the curtain discloses the interior of a Cheyenne bar-room. It is in this act that the opportunity is presented for the exhibition of his remarkable dramatic talent. The curtain falls on the great stage robbery scene, one of the grandest productions of the sensational drama we have ever witnessed. The support is faultless throughout. Mrs. Huntlogton, as Wild Nellie, gained favor with the audience. C. H. Tyler, as Moses Modlodi, and D. Marbella, as Judge Chincapin, were simply Immense. The others performed their parts in a manner highly
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great impersonator of the Shakespearian drama.
Friday evening witnessed the initiatory performance of the Buffalo Bill company, an attraction which is perhaps among the most novel and interesting that has visited this section of the country in years. The support includes a band of genuine Indians and a powerful dramatic company, and is well worthy a generous appreciation. The present season is a brilliant one for Pueblo and the prospective outlook is still brighter. Below will be found a brief summary of the society news.
THE KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS, OR BUFFALO BILL's BEST TRAIL.
The great and generous government scout, Hon. W. F. Cody, supported by his band of Indians and unrivalled dramatic talent, in their grand Interpretation of the border drama, made their second and farewell appearance to a house last evening that goes far towards showing that when there is an occasion, Pueblo will turn out en masse to greet the first-class entertainment. The curtain rises on the prairie scene; where War Eagle, an Indian chieftain and staunch friend of the scout is mistaken for a Sioux Indian and bitter foe, A report, a blinding flash, and several feathers are clipped from his headdress, It is this period Buffalo Bill makes his first entre, and in that grand role which talent, and a thrilling past experience has so thoroughly instilled, effects an impersonation which wrapt attention of the audience.
The second act displays a handsome drawing-room scene in the city of New York and in the third act the rising of the curtain discloses the interior of a Cheyenne bar-room. It is this act that the opportunity is presented for the exhibition of his remarkable dramatic talent. The curtain falls on the great stage robbery scene, one of the grandest productions of the sensational drama we have ever witnessed. The support is faultless throughout. Mrs. Huntlogton, as Wild Nellie, gained favor with the audience. C. H. Tyler, as Moses Modlodi, and D. Marbella, as Judge Chincapin, were simply Immense. the other performed their parts in a manner highly satisfactory. Aside from this, the war dance enacted by the Indians and the extraordinary shooting of the scout. elicited the bounded appreciation of all. It is well to say that those not in attendance missed the rarest treat of the season.
BIRTHDAY PARTY IN SOUTH PUEBLO.
Wednesday evening last the Mesa residence of Mr. B. Carpenter occurred one of the happiest events of the season. It was to occasion of the celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the birthday of miss Lee one of his most accomplished daughters. No pains were spared to make it pleasant in the extreme. Games, swings, &c., served as features of amusement, and late in the evening elegant refreshments were served and ample justice done. The young Misses present were Allee McDonald, Minnie Ellis, Belle Shelburn, Frankie Barkley, Clare McCann, Minnie Ingrain, May Hardy, a nd others. It was pronounced a grand time by all.
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Two Performances
Will be given by Buffalo Bill's company in this city, at McClellan Opera House, next Monday and Tuesday evenings. Mr. Cody will be supported by Master Eddie Burgers, the Boy Chief of the Pawnees; C. A. Burgers, Government Interpreter; a band of Genuine Indians mounted on their own Prairie Horses and a Powerful Dramatic Company.
BUFFALO BILL.
The Hon. W. F. Cody brings his theatrical combination here next Monday and Tuesday. On Monday evening "May Cody, or Lost and Won," will be presented; and on Tuesday evening will be given "The Knight of the Plains, or Buffalo Bill's Best Trail."
Go to the McClellan Opera House And see the noted scout.
May Cody.
The Denver Republican speaks in the highest terms of the presentation of this drama by Buffalo Bill's company in Denver. It says:
Of the play itself it does not differ much from other of its own class. It has the same rush, hurrah, and joviality liberally interspersed with tragic or triumphant tableaux. As presented last evening, it was fairly set, well arranged, and most excellently acted. Mr. Cody is always easy and pleasing in his bearing and as occasion demands it, ready and strong. Miss Huntingdon divided honor the star. The support was good and altogether the first presentation in this city of "May Cody," or "Lost and Won," was a brilliant success.
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BUFFALO BILL'S Dramatic Company did not arrive on Monday night, owing to detention by a washout on the Rio Grande road. They played Tuesday evening, in McClellan Opera House, to a large audience, and gave general satisfaction, Mr. Cody's acting and shooting was loudly applauded. Mrs. Huntingdon, as May Cody, did remarkably well.