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GRAND OPERA HOUSE. -------------
SATURDAY, APRIL 9.
A New and Powerful Drama. 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, 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's serenade band.
Popular prices of admission. Reserved seats 75 cents. To be had at Markley's.
WM. E. CODY, Prop. and Manager. JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, General Agent. apr7-789
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Buffalo Bill.
The frontier hero, Buffalo Bill, comes this evening, and his advent will occasion a great desire to see him in his new play, the "Prairie Waif." There is no other impersonator in border dramas who maintains such a place in the good will of theatre goers, and the play which he is to present this evening is spoken of highly by the leading papers of the west, where it has had a successful run. The St. Paul Press says: "The academy of music was well packed with the audience of 1,200 people last night to hear the world-renowned Buffalo Bill in his drama entitled 'Prarie Wolf.' The company did very well and Buffalo Bill made a manly and dramatic appearance, and did very fine rifle shooting by gaslight."
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The fine band of the Buffalo Bill Combination, Buffalo Bill himself, his Indians and the handsome Hemekaiv, with the heroic Dr. Brown in the rear paraded the streets this afternoon. They open their season at the opera house this evening, with the stiring, excited and happy play of "Onita, the Prairie Waif."
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BUFFALO BILL.
It is two years since Buffalo Bill and his company have been seen in Ottawa. They are coming on Monday evening next, Sept. 12th, with a strong company, brass band, orchestra, Winnebago Indians, &c. Of the troupe the Rock Island Argus, Sept. 3d, says:
Any professional who chanced to put in an appearance at Harper's Theatre last night must have emphatically indorsed the prevailing impression that Rock Island is "a good show town." Ten minutes before the performance began every seat was sold and occupied and the treasurer was obliged to give notice to the continued stream of applicants for tickets at the box office, that only standing room remained, and of course many went away in preference to standing. The performance surpassed expectation. It was a truly realistic presentation of a border drama, full of stirring incident and strongly marked character. The play, which bears the title of "The Prairie Waif," was presented here last season, but has been greatly improved by the author, Mr. John A. Stevens. Buffalo Bill represents three distinct western characters, the surpassing one being his natural of a gallant, brave and adroit scout, and treated the audience to some wonderful specimens of skill and nerve in fancy rifle shooting. Dr. F. Powell (White Beaver) appeared to good advantage, having a fine stage appearance. Decidedly effective was the introduction in the last act of the Winnebago Sioux Indians, giving their scalp, sun, corn, buffalo, torture and squaw dances. The regular dramatic company is probably the best that Mr. Cody has ever gathered together the artists having evidently been selected especially for the parts assigned to them. We must specially mention Miss Jennie Gilbert as a most charming Onita, and Miss Nellie Lingard as a bright and vivacious Sadie. Messrs. Bailey, Neil, McKay. Keen, Irving and indeed all the others played their parts well, and the frequent and hearty applause which they evoked attested the feelings of the audience.
In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there will be a grand street parade, showing the Indians on horseback, the comical donkey, &c., with brase band. Tickets now on sale at Simon Bros., at 75c and 50c up stairs. Reserved seats without extra charge.
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Doings at the Opera House.
The entertainment of the week was by the Buffalo Bill party, who attracted a large house and gave universal satisfaction. Some of our boys say, however, that Buffalo Bill's rifle shooting can be improved, and has been beaten here.