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Buffalo Bill at the Opera House.
The Buffalo Bill combination appeared at the Opera House last night night to one of the largest houses that has been in the house this season, the receipts being over $600. We have not the space to go into the details of the play but must say that it is the best border drama that has been produced in this city, being devoid of all the blood and thunder parts that usually go to make up that style of a play. Mr. Cody not only makes a very fine appearance on the stage, but does some very fine acting, especially in act two. Hos love scene with Onets, which gives Mr. Cody a very good chance for some very fine comedy acting. His fancy rifle shooting is something marvelous. Hands, Mr. Keen, is about the funniest Dutchman, and with his Jack Axe kept the audience in a continuous roar, Miss Gilbert, as Oneta, was fair, but a little more life in the part would, we think, make the part more pleasing. The part of Sadie, Miss Lingard, was all that could be expected, for a more pleasing little actress we have not seen in Lincoln for some time. The rest of the parts were very well taken, and on the whole it was a finished performance. The Indians came in for a good share of applause during their dances.
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Buffalo Bill.
One of the largest audiences that ever assembled on any occasion gathered at the Opera House last evening to witness the rendition of the thrilling drama of the "Prairie Waif" by the "Buffalo Bill'' company. It is estimable that over two hundred people were turned away being unable to gain admission. Each actor played his or her part remarkably well, while "Han's" brought down the house several times and in fact was a whole show by himself. Buffalo Bill's target shooting was remarkable fine and was repeatedly encored.
The company left this morning for St. Joe, where they perform to-night, and if they should ever return to our city, we feel certain that they will be greeted with as large a house as they had last night.
Those of our citizens who failed to attend last night, missed a rich treat.
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Amusements.
[Providence Daily Journal.]
The new play of Buffalo Bill, "The Prairie Waif," is designed, as have been all the plays of this noted scout and actor, to illustrate life on the plains and in the backwoods, but the illustration now given is not quite so extravagant as those heretofore presented. It is more consistent, and the situations admit of a possibility in the minds of people accustomed to quiet lives, that they paint actual occurrences. To those who have never known life in the west, never seen cow-boys and their ilk, it is impossible for them to realize that such noise, hubbub and confusion, can occur as is represented by the dramas that Mr. Cody has brought before the public, and "The Prairie Waif" is better calculated to find favor with the public from the fact that it is a little tame compared to actual occurrences. The company, as a whole is very good one. The "Oneta" of Lizzie FLetcher, and the "Sadie" of Connie Thomson, are particularly good, and Mr. Jule Keen's "Hands" is true to nature, and he makes as fine a Dutchman as one could wish to see. If anything, Buffalo Bill has improved as an actor-as a marksman, there was and is no opportunity for improvement. There was a large audience present who, by their frequent applause, testified their unqualified approval of the performance.
-- Buffalo Bill was shot at three times at Council Bludds on Monday night by a "crank." Luckily, however, he escaped uninjured and has had the fellow arrested and will prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
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Opera House.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Thursday Evening October 6th, 1881,
THE ELECTRIC STAR
The Famous Scout and Guide.
(Hon W F Cody) BUFFALO BILL!
-AND HIS
MAMMOTH COMBINATION!
Comprising the following stellar attractions: Dr. P. F. POWELL, (White Beaver) Medicine Chief of the Sioux Indians HE-NU-KAW, (The First Born) Most Beautiful Idnian in the world. A Troupe of Noted Sioux Indian Chiefs.
Supported by a Powerrul Dramatic Company.
Producing John A. Stevens Border Drama
"PRAIRIE WAIF"
Fancy Rifle Shooting by Buffalo Bill. Jack Cass the Finest Trained Donkey In America. A grand Street Parade on Thursday. Buffalo Bill;s Silver Cornet Band and Orchestra.
Reserved Seats 75 Cents. For Sale at Sloan & Bacon's Drug Store. W F CODY, Prop. and Manager. J E OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, General Agent.
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-The amusement public are expecting to see "Buffalo Bill" at the opera house soon. They will be fooled, however. The gentleman who claims to be "Buffalo Bill," is well-known by reputation in this city.