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Buffalo Bill.
Last evening an overwhelming house greeted Buffalo Bill at Ralston Hall. The down stairs portion was filled in every part, many standing, unable to get seats. In the galleries the audience was simply packed in. No such house has been seen since the appearance of Mr. Booth.
The show was strictly on the blood and thunder order, with little or no plot, plenty of exaggerations of character life even for border representatives, and some miserably poor acting in an artistic point of view. A good deal of powder was burned and the audience generally seemed pleased. Mr. Cody made during the evening some remarkable shots with his rifle in various positions, such as upside down, aimed from a mirror, etc., and shooting apples from the hands and heads of members of his troupe.
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RALSTON HALL
ONE NIGHT ONLY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13.
Hon. W. F. CODY, Buffalo Bill! AND HIS Monster Combination OF 24 ARTISTS 24 Including his Military Brass Band & Orchestra. Also a Band of GENUINE INDIAN CHIEFS, In the Thrilling Drama May Cody, or Lost and Won.
Written expressly for Mr. Cody, by Major A. S. Burt, U. S. A., introducing in the development of its plot, Buffalo Bill as a rifle shot, in which he is acknowledged unrivaled. A band of genuine Indians in their war dances and camp scenes. EDDIE BURGESS, the boy Chief of the Pawnees. And thrilling Tableaux in Panoramic Order. The Mountain Meadow Massacre- Brigham Young's Temple -- The Endowment Chamber -- The Mormon Danites -- The Garrison at Fort Bridges -- A Drumhead Court Martial -- Also Darby McCune and his Donkey Jerry.
Popular Prices of Admission. Reserved seats for sale at Brown's book store.
A street parade will be given by the Indians on horse-back, headed by Buffalo Bill's own military Band. Persons wishing to purchase the life of Buffalo Bill can do so by applying to the usher during the performance.
JOSH H. OGDEN. Business Manager. COL. PRINTISS INGRAHAM. Treasurer. jan8-10-11-13 4t
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Atlanta Constitution: "The matinee given by Buffalo Bill for the Benefit of the Y. M. L. A. last Saturday was well attended, and the association realized a handsome sum from the proceeds. The association feels deeply grateful to Buffalo Bill, and will never forget the kindness of the big-hearted benefactor."
The Theatre-"The Knight of the Plains."
The Buffalo Bill Combination opened last night to a large audience, the parquette and dress circle being comfortably filled, whilst the galleries were literally jammed. The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The Knight of the Plains," written especially for Buffalo Bill by Col. Prentice Ingraham, son of the celebrated author of "The Prince of the House of David," was preceded by a very amusing farce, "Turn Him Out," which was excellently rendered. The drama proper, in which Buffalo Bill and his Indians take a prominent part, was, contrary to expectation, not a "blood and thunder piece," there being but little shooting and only one death in the entire piece, and that well deserved. The horse that Buffalo Bill rode was a fine black from Capt. Hussey's stables, and behaved admirably, as also did the donkey, "Jack Cass."
The company embraces some very good actors, and the play was put on the stage in an acceptable manner. Mr. Cody, as "Buffalo Bill," the hero of the play, acted quite naturally. with an elegant figure, a pleasant face and a good voice, he made as much out of the character as could be expected. In the prairie scene, where the Indians give a war dance and "Buffalo Bill" gives an exhibition of his skill with the rifle, his wonderful shooting produced the liveliest enthusiasm. Miss Nellie Jones, a very pleasing and efficient actress, personated "Rose"-a pretty character-in which she produced a good impression. "Wild Nellie," a noble character, was finely rendered by Miss Lydia Denier, a daughter of Tony Denier, of Humpty Dumpty fame. In the barroom scene, where she represented a male character, she was particularly effective. Mr. Willard made an excellent "Jew," while Mr. Loudon was very effective as the villainous "Ralph Royston." One of the most interesting characters was "Judge Shyster," in which Mr. Beverly made a decided hit.
The entertainment, judging from the applause of the crowded house, gave general satisfaction.
The Indians on horseback and headed by the brass band, will parade this morning. The same play will be given this evening, and to-morrow there will be a grand matinee commencing at 2 1/2 o'clock. We may particularly praise the orchestra and commend their playing between the acts, which was in such contrast with the hackneyed airs that are usually given. The audience testified their pleasure by applauding.
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Buffalo Bill will have a matinee this afternoon, and the juveniles are in ecstacies.
Mr. C. H. Pettengill, of Charleston, has secured the pool privileges for the races.
Twelve horses arrived yesterday morning at the TenBroeck course, making in all twenty-five horses.
Miss Fanny Davenport is one of the handsomest actresses on the American stage, and a very talented artist.
Four arrests, three white and one colored, were recorded at the barracks up to one o'clock this morning.
Buffalo Bill will make some of his best shots to night in shooting apples from the head of Miss Lydia Denier.