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ACADEMY OF MUSIC. JOHN A. ELLSLER.................Manager.
Three Nights only and Saturday Matinee, commencing FEBRUARY 24th, the renowned government scout and guide,
BUFFALO BILL (Hon. William F. Cody. A troupe of Cheyenne Indian Chiefs. A superb band and orchestra and a star dramatic company. The new drama by J ohn A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," entitled
PRAIRIE WAIF! A STORY OF THE FAR WEST.
Mr. Cody, "Buffalo Bill," will give an exhibition of FANCY RIFLE SHOOTING. A grand street parade will be given upon the arrival of the company on Thursday.
Prices- Evenings 15, 25, 50 and 75 cents. Matinees- 15, 25 and 50 cents.
Monday, February 28th, one week, HAZEL KIRKE. Box sheet now open.
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AMUSEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC- "BUFFALO BILL."
Buffalo Bill.........................Hon. W. F. Cody Representing three distinct Western characters
Mark Stanley.......................R.C. White Jim Hardie...{Danites}..........Harry Clifton Jack Hardie.........................George T. James Hans..................................Jule Keene Captain Russell...................C. Wilson Charles General Brown....................Robert Neil E. Overton, a Sutler..............Harvey M. Pike Lone Deer............................William Wright Lieutenant Saunders............Harry Irving Yellow Hand, Cheyenne Chief......Harry Melmer Lieutenant White.................E. Booth Jack Cass.............................Jerry Onita...................................Miss Lizzie Fletcher Sadie...................................Miss Connie Thompson
Buffalo Bill's opening performance at the Academy was marked by an overflowing audience and an enthusiasm that carried everything before it. Not only the galleries but the lower portion of the theater was packed with curious people not one of whom could be pursuaded to leave the building before the curtain decended on the last act. The weather was extremely unfavorable, a heavy [?] storm prevailing at the evening and it was a master of much surprise that even Buffalo Bill succeeded in drawing such an immence crowd together. The [?]
Undoubtedly it is the best play of its kind in existence. Aside from Mr. Cody, who is successful in his own character of "Buffalo Bill," may be mentioned Mr. R. C. White as "Mark Stanley," Mr Harry Clifton and Mr. George T. James as "The Danites," Mr. Jule Keene as "Hans," Mr. Charles as "Capt. Russell," Mr. Wright as "Lone Deer" and Mr. Melmer as "Yellow Hand," all of whom played very acceptably. Miss. Lizzie Fletcher, a pretty and talented young lady, appeared as "Onita," with excellent results. Miss Connie Thompson in the soubrette role of "Sadie" was also releasing in her work.
Buffalo Bill and his company will be at the Academy the balance of the week.
SMALL GATHERINGS.
"A Child of the States" was witnessed by
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Biemiller's Opera House. Monday Evening, Feb. 28.
A New and powerful Drama. The renowned Government Scout and Guide
BUFFALO BILL! (HON. WM. F. CODY.)
A Troupe of Cheyenne Indian Chiefs, a SUPERB BAND AND ORCHESTRA, and a STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY, making it the largest COMBINATION Traveling this season, embracing as it does 25 First class Artists, who will appear in BUFFALO BILL'S new Drama by JOHN A. STEVENS, author of Unknown, entitled,
PRAIRIE WAIF A STORY OF THE FAR WEST. In act 4th, 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.
Upon the arrival of the company in town look out for the Grand Street Parade by the Indians on horseback headed by Buffalo Bill's Serenade Band. Popular prices of admission. Reserved seats 75 cents, to be had at Bailey's Little White Drug Store. Wm. F. Cody, Prop. & Manager Josh E. Ogden, Business Manager; Harry Sellers, General Agent. fed25d3t
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MARTIN OPERA HOUSE.
Tuesday, February 8. BUFFALO BILL Supported by a Band of Genuine Cheyenne Indians In the powerful border drama entitled the PRAIRIE WAIF! Reserved seats at C. E. Wendell's Music Store, 68 North Pearl street.
GEO E. OLIVER, Local Manager
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Rand's Opera House. GRAND PROPRIETOR; Preston & Powers, Managers. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9th, the government scout and guide,
BUFFALO BILL. (HON. WM. F. CODY.)
A superb band of 25 first-class artists, in BUFFALO BILL'S new drama, entitled PRAIRIE WAIF, a story of the far west. A genuine band of Cheyenne Indian Chiefs will appear in their scalp and war dances. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Reserved seats, 75 cents, at Cluett & Sons'. 2-5,8,9-3t