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Buffalo Bill--The boys will have their old time frontier favorite at Comstock's to-morrow night. The nature of this original performance is well known. Of the company and the piece for the present season the Cleveland Plain Dealer says: "Prairie Waif, the new play written for Mr. Cody by John L. Stevens, is the best drama of its kind the noted scout ever appeared in. He has better opportunities and grasps them so readily that the performance is made attractive from the very beginning. 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 Captain 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 soubrette role of Sadie was also pleasing in her work."
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Comstock's Opera House.
Buffalo BIll--This old time favorite will appear with his specially selected company at Comstock's to-night in Prairie Waif. The cast is a large and strong one, and it is supplemented with a band of Indians in scalp and war dances, and a trained donkey. The Cleveland Herald says: "The play is a new one for this season, and has some very pretty scenes. There is less blood letting, fewer scalps taken and not so many Indian forays as have occured in pieces of this sort presented before. The second act contains a love making scene which Bill plays with a naturalness that suggests great experience in younger days. His fancy shooting is admirable. He has a very good support, especially in Miss Fletcher as Onita, Mr. Keene as Hans and Mr. Charles as Captain Russell. The rest of the support is good, and the Indians add a most attractive picture.
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Buffalo Bill had a packed house Saturday night, worth $1,050, there being about one thousand ticket holders in the gallery. Standing room was in demand everywhere. It was the largest audience of the season and the performance was an improvement over the popular programmes given by this combination heretofore.
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GOLD HALL,
Friday Evening, mar21-d5t.
SCHULTZ & CO.'S OPERA HOUSE. Monday, March 21,
A New and Powerful Drama. The Renowned Government Scout and Guide,
BUFFALO BILL, (HON. WM. F. CODY.)
A Troupe of Cheyene Indian Chiefs, A SUPERB BAND AND ORCHESTRA, and a STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY, who will appear in the New Drama, by Jno. 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.
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.
Prices. - - - - 75, 50 and 35c To be had at Box Office.
WM. F. CODY, Prop. & Manager. JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, Gen'l Agent.
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OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY Tuesday, March 22d.
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, who will appear in the New Drama, by JOHN 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. Upon the arrival of the company in town look out for the Grand Street Parade by the Indians on horseback, headed by Buffalo Bill'd serenade band.
Admission. 50 and 75 cents; reserced seats, 75 cents, to be had at F. W. Baumer's. music store, sale to commence Saturday, March 19th at 8 A.M.
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