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PARK OPERA HOUSE
Saturday, May 8, 1880
NEW DRAMA ! NEW COMPANY ! 8th Annual Tour of the Great Scout. HON. W. F. CODY,
BUFFALO BILL,
And His Monster Combination !
Incolding his Military Brass Band and Orchestra, also a Band of Genuine Indian Chifes.
EDDIE BURGESS, Boy Chief of the Pawnee
First time in this city of Col. Ingraham's new Melo-Drama in four acts, witten expressly for Buffalo Bill entitled
BUFFALO BILL AT BAY or, the PERAL OF THE PRAIRIE ! During the Drama, Buffalo Bill will exhibit his marvelous rifle shooting, which has distinguished him as one of the greatest marksmen the world has ever produced. Popular price of admission. Reserved seats at Sale's bookstore. Look out for the street parade by the Indians on horseback, headed by Buffalo Bill's Miltary Band on the above date. W. F. CODY, Prop. and Manager JOSH E. OGDFN, Business Manager. COL. PRENTISS INGRAHAM, Treasure (?)
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WINDSOR THEATRE - BOWERY BELOW CANAL.
John A. Stevens, Lessee. Frank B. Murths, Manager.
Extraordinary engagement,
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.
the renowned Scout and Guide.
BUFFALO BILL
(Hon. W. F. Cody),
in an entirely now and orignial Drama by John A. Stevens,
Esq., entitled
THE PRAIRIE WAIF.
Elegant new scenery of the great wild prairies and a strong and efficient company have been engaged.
During the fourth act a band of genuine Indians will appear in their war dat.cos.
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THE WINDSOR THEATRE - "THE PRARIE WAIF.'
Buffalo Bil.....................................................................................Hon. W. F. Cody Mark Stanley.........................................................................................R.C. White Jim Hardie } Danites {........................................................................Harry Clifton Jack Hardie } Danites { ..................................................................George T. James Hans......................................................................................................Jule Keen Captain Russell...........................................................................C. Wilson Charlos General Brown...............................................................................Ralph Delmore K. Overton, a sutler..............................................................................Robert Neil Lone Deer.......................................................................................William Wright Major Saunders..................................................................................Harry Irving Yellow Hand. Cheyenne chief..........................................................Charles Vedder Lieutenant White......................................................................................E. Booth Jack Cass.......................................................................................................Jerry Onite......................................................................................Miss Lizzie Fletcher Sadie.................................................................................Miss Connie Thompson
To judge from the great crowd that filled the Windsor Theatre last night the "Prairie Waif" is not wanting friends. The drama, while having many startling tableaux, has little of the "blood and thunder" that characterized the Bowery drama in the past. The supple story of the child lost on the prairie, her recovery and restoration to the arms of her parent, is illustrated in the most effective manner. The shooting exhibition by Buffalo Bill was enthusiastic by received, and well he desrved it. But, as good as it was, it was not as well appreciated at the able manner in which he acted his part. With the acting of the rest of the company no fault could be found; their parts were simple and they sustained them well.
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Mr. Buffalo Bill will have a benefit to-night, at the Windsor Theatre, where Dr. Ruth and wife, of California, will join him in a little pistol practice and a romatic play.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Two Nights and Wednesday Matinee. Tuesday, August 31st, and Wednesday, Sept. 1st. Matinee prices to all parts of the house 25c. A new and powerful drama. The renowned Government scout and guide, BUFFALO BILL (HON WM. F. CODY), And his superb new combination of twenty-four first-class dramatic artists, and his unapproachable band and orchestra, in PRAIRIE WAIF, A STORY OF THE FAR WEST.
In act fourth a Genuine Band of Cheyenne Indian Chiefs will appear in their Scalp and War Dances, assisted by C. A. Burgess. Indian Interpreter.
Mr. Cody, "Buffalo Bill", will give an exhibition of Fancy Rifle Shooting, in which he is acknowledged preeminent and alone.
Upon the arrival of the company in town look out for the Grand Street Parade by the Indians on horse back, headed by Buffalo Bill's Serenade band,
Popular prices of admission. Reserved seats 75c, to be had at Lyon and Severance's Music Store. Look out for Wednesday 25c Matinee.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager.
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