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BUFFALO BILL.
The rain of last evening did not deter a large audience from gathering at the Opera House to witness the production of the "Prairie Waif," by the "scout, guide and actor," Hon. W. F. Cody. It seems that this city can always be depended upon to turn out a big crowd for the Honorable William, to judge from this and his previous performances.
The "Prairie Waif" is by John A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," and is about as awful in its plot and incidents as the latter play. John A. surmounts everything heretofore heard of in the way of dramatic butchery.
Buffalo Bill is a handsome fellow and an excellent marksman, but his dramatic abilities are, very limited. It seems strange, too, that such an intelligent appearing man should be such a stick after his experience on the stage.
Of the supporting company, Nellie Lingard and Jules Keen possess the most merit. The Indian war dance should be dispensed with as it is old, and had no merit originally except novelty.
The most excellent feature of the entire entertainment, outside of the fancy shouting, was a cornet solo by an artist whose name was not on the programme.
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PHILLIPS OPERA HOUSE.
Monday, Novemb'r 21
THE NOTED SCOUT.
BUFFALO BILL and his mammoth COMBINATION!
Sioux Indian Princess HE-NU-KAW, (The First Born)
HARRY E. BURGESS Boy chief of the Pawnees, the youngest chief of whom any record is given.
FLYING CLOUD The oldest man chief of the Sioux nation.
A genuine band of noted Winnebago INDIAN CHIEFS Supported by a POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMP'Y Producing Buffalo Bill's new drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," entitled
The Prairie Waif, A Story of The Far West.
Fancy rifle shooting by Buffalo Bill who is acknowledged preeminent and alone.
Reserved seats.......................................75 cts. Now on sale at Brownell's,
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Show Talk and Show Folks.
BUFFALO BILL filled the Phillips' full last night, and though the play is hardly up to snuff and has some smut in its variety parts which might be eliminated with advantage, still the audience was highly pleased. Ruffalo Bill is a remarkably handsome man, and appears to great advantage under the gaslight. It is worth, when we consider that he represents a race of men which is now nearly extinct- the genuine frontiersman and Indian fighter- the price of admission to see him. The Indians in their dances and pow wows are also interesting, as relics of a people fast fading from earth
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WYSOR'S OPERA HOUSE
Tuesday Evening Nov. 22nd
The Famous Scout
Hon. Wm. F. Cody BUFFALO BILL,
AND HIS MAMMOTH COMBINATION Comprising the following Stellar Attractions
HE-NU-KAW. The First Born, the Handsomest Indian Girl in the World.
HARRY E. BURGESS. The Boy chief of the Pawnees, the youngest chief of whom any record is given.
FLYING CLOWD. The Oldest War chief of the Sioux Nation, together with a genuine band of Sioux Indian chiefs. Supported by a Powerful Dramatic company.
Producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens,
"The Prairie Waif!"
A STORY OF THE FAR WEST FANCY RIFLE SHOOTING by Buffalo Bill, who is acknowledged preeminent and alone A Grand Street Parade. Buffalo Bill's Siver cornet Band and Orchestry. Reserved Seats, 75 cents. For sale at Elliott's Jewelry Store. WM. F. CODY, Proprietor and Manager J.E. OGDEN, Business Manager HARRY SELLERS, General Agent.
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Dickson's Grand Opera House. The Largest, Most Popular and Best Located Theater in the City.
Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 23 and 24.
Thanksgiving Matinee Thursday, 2 P.M.
THE FAMOUS SCOUT, Hon. William F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, And His Mammoth Combination,
Comprising the following Stellar Attractions: HE-NU-KAW. (the First Born) the Handsomest Indian Girl in the World, HARRY E. BURGESS, the Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the Youngest Chief of whom any record is given
FLYING CLOUD, The Oldest War Chief of the Sioux Nation. Together with a Genuine Band of Sioux Indian Chiefs, Supported by a Powerful Dramatic Company, Producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens,
Prairie Waif! A STORY OF THE FAR WEST.
FANCY RIFLE SHOOTING by Buffalo Bill, who is acknowledged pre-eminent and alone. A GRAND STREET PARADE. Buffalo Bill's Silver Cornet Band and Orchestra. Reserved Seats for sale at Cameron's and Bird's. WM. F. CODY, Proprietor and Manager. J. E. OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, General Agent. Coming- M.B. CURTIS as Sam'l of Posen, the Commercial Drummer.