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HON. W. F. CODY,
Buffalo Bill!
-AT
Academy of Music,
-ON
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18.
EIGHTH ANNUAL TOUR
OF THE
Histrionic Government Scout, Military Guide and Indian Fighter,
AND HIS
MAMMOTH COMBINATION
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HON. W. F. CODY, (BUFFALO BILL..)
The Buffalo Bill combination, led by the noted government scout, guide and hunter, Hon. W. F. Cody, (Buffalo Bill) will appear at the Academy of Music, Saturday evening of this week, the 18th. He comes this season with a strong dramatic combination, his own brass band and orchestra, and a band of genuine Indian Chiefs, including Master Eddie Burgess, the Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the youngest chief of which any record is given in the entire Indian nation.
Few men have gathered in their real existence, enough of romance and adventure to make the theme entertaining or thrilling to others. This is one of the great charms of Buffalo Bill, for he presents incidents and accidents from his own stirring and eventful life, and presents, in his own escapes, triumphs, and exploits beyond the bounds of civilization. He has a new play entitled "The Knights of the Plains," written by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, the noted novelist, who by the way, will visit this city with the company.
Mr.Cody has wonderfully improved as an actor, and the author, in writing this new play introduces him in a variety of roles--or, rather, three disguises his own original character of "Buffalo Bill," as an English nobleman, as a detective and as a pony express rider. In the first act as Buffalo Bill he introduces his wonderful rifle shooting, and the act closes with a startling tableau of a prairie on fire, with scenery painted especially for the purpose, to which is added red [word] and other properties, making, It is said, the most realistic scene ever presented on any stage. The gambling scene in the third act--with the real implements of a Cheyenne gambling hell--is also said to be realistic in the extreme.
The press this season compliments Mr. Cody very highly on his improvement as an actor and the audience on this occasion, besides seeing the noted scout and guide--the very impersonation of physical manhood will be entertained with
ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC
Hear the Voice of the Press.
Across the Continent Comes the Testimony of the Greatest Attraction of the Season.
From New York.
Dramatic News.
The Buffalo Bill Combination made a mark of success. A camping scene is introduced, displaying the natural and dusky red men of the far west, and knowing them to be genuine, appearing as they do, robed in their elegant beaded blankets and executing their droll warranties, combine to constitute to a most interesting exhibition. While Buffalo Bill fills a high ideal of a noble type of manhood, most attractive when seen amidst such picturesque surroundings, his graceful dashing boldness and vim gather added luster when compared with the city society of to-day. "The Boy Chief" of the Pawnees, is quite a character, being a white boy who was chosen chief of the tribe at the age of fourteen. The entertainment is a novel one, well constructed and the most advertised, and cannot full to draw crowded houses everywhere.
From Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press.
Long before the rise of the curtain every seat, yes, and every available space of standing room was occupied; all anxious and watching eagerly for the play to commence, and when the popular scout Buffalo Bill did appear, such an outburst of enthusiasm is seldom beard in any theatre. The drama produced, "Knight of the Plains," is far ahead of anything Mr. Cody has heretofore presented, and he is ably supported by a first class company, each one seeming peculiarly adapted to the part assigned them.
From Baltimore.
Baltimore Bulletin
The wild Indians and their interpreters are a novel feature, and were liberally applauded in their several dances and wonderful archery, hitting objects with as much accuracy with the bow and arrow, as the best marksman with the rifle. Buffalo Bill also gave a specimen of his expertness with the rile, holding the gun in every conceivable position, and indelibly convinced all the fact that he certainly is unrivaled, if equalled.
From Washington
Washington Daily Post.
Buffalo Bill pursues the even tenor of..=
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Biemiller's Opera House!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Wednesday Eve., Oct. 22, 1879.
The only scout organization on the road.
Hon. W. F. Cody,
BUFFALO BILL
And his Monster Combination of 24 Artists, in the now Four Act Drama written expressly for him by Col. Ingraham, entitled
Knights of the Plains ;
OR
Buffalo Bill's Best Trial.
During the drama he will introduce Master Burgess the Boy Chief of the Pawnee and C. A. Burgess, Governor. Scout and Guide also a band of Indian Chiefs from the Ponca and Pawnee reservation.
Fancy Rifle Shooting
BY
BUFFALO BILL
A grand street parade will be given on horseback by the Indians, headed by Buffalo Bill's own Military Band and Orchestra, led by Prof. Rampone. Persons wishing to purchase the "Life of Buffalo Bill." can do so by applying at the Book Stores, or at the hall during the performance. Prices as usual. Reserved Seats 75 cts., to be had at the Little White Drug Store on the Corner.
COL. PRENTIS INGRAHAM Treasurer. JOSH E. OGDEN, Bus. Manager.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
JOHN A. ELLSLER.................Manager.
3 Nights and Saturday Matinee, commencing Thursday evening, Oct. 23d, 1879.
Engagement of the Histrionic Government Scout and Guide, Hon. W. F. CODY,
BUFFALO BILL and his Dramatic Combination,
Consisting of
24 First-class Artists. 24
Who will appear in the new and thrilling Melodrama entitled
KNIGHTS OF THE PLAINS;
Or. BUFFALO BILL'S BEST TRAIL.
Cast strengthened by
A Band of Genuine Indians.
The Drama will be preceded by
A ROARING FARCE
Popular Prices--75, 50, 35, and 25 cents.
Matinee Prices--25 and 50 cents.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27th, 28th, and 29th 1879, Emerson's Megathenian Minstrels. O22-r-m
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last evening. The theater, notwithstanding the threatening state of the weather, was packed to its utmost capacity in every part of the building with a very enthusiastic audience, as was shown by the frequent storms of applause which greeted the workings of the plot at every point. The play is a melodrama written and dramatized expressly for Mr. Cody by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham. It possesses considerable merit and abounds with numerous comical and pathetic scenes. The field of action is laid on the plains of the far West, with the exception of the second act, which lies in Chicago and introduces the heroine, "Rose Melton," whom "Buffalo Bill" had met and saved from death some time previous, but in doing so had lost his heart and fallen in love with the fair "Rose," the feeling being reciprocal on her part. Complications arise through the action of the outlaw "Ralf Royston," who is ever seeking to take the life of the brave and noble scout on whose death his safety and fortunes depend but a happy culmination is reached in the final act in the overthrow of the outlaw and the triumphant vindication of honesty and justice, with the union of the two loving hearts. The scenery used in the production of the play was made exclusively for use in its presentation. That used as the background in the first act is so arranged as at its close to vividly and strikingly represent a prairie on fire, with a herd of maddened buffaloes rushing wildly before it direct upon the Indian camp at which the scout is held a prisoner, bound hand and foot. In the last act the representation of the stage coach stopped by a gang of robber outlaws is very lifelike, and adds much to the effect of the scene. It can truly be said that since his last appearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved in his character of an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real and true as to call forth a marked acknowledgment of his talent. His feats with the rifle are truly wonderful, but must be seen to be appreciated, as it is impossible to draw a pen picture of the situations under which he sends a ball true to its aim. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of "Rose Melton" is well performed, and the "Wild Nellie" of Miss Lydia Demer could hardly 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. J. J. Loudon as "Ralph Royston" somewhat deficient in force, and his execution of the character is rather labored. 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 into the first act of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, and their war-dance and other antics seemed to be highly appreciated, especially by the gods of the gallery. In view of the immense success of the programme last evening, "Knight of the Plains" will be repeated throughout the week.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings of next week Billy Emerson's Megatheran Minstrels will be at the Academy.