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BUFFALO BILL.
That never failing attraction, Buffalo Bill, whose periodical appearance is hailed as a revelation by the rising generation whose appetite for deeds of savage subjugation and daring is stimulated by the ubiquitous dime novel, gave the initial performance of his latest sensational drama, "The Prairie Waif," at the Grand Opera House last evening. Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill), who is now making his tenth consecutive tour, is supported by a large and strong company. Five of the number are genuine Indians, whose representations of the war dances and pastimes peculiar to the dusky children of the Western plains were received with decided expressions of satisfaction by the audience. A realistic scene of Indian warfare in the last act of the play created a genuine sensation. The display of fancy rifle shooting by Buffalo Bill, who throughout is the most conspicuous figure in the performance, fairly astonished the spectators. Miss Jennie Gilbert as Onita, and Miss Nellie Lingard as Sadie, were the recipients of much applause, the comedy role of the latter awakening enthusiastic merriment. Mr. Jules Keen as Hans, the Dutchman, with his trained donkey, next to Buffalo Bill and the Indians, was accorded the bulk of the honors of the evening, his songs and dances being particularly appreciated; "The Prairie Waif" will hold the boards through the week, including matinee on Friday afternoon.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Buffalo Bill and troupe of Pawnee and Sioux Indians will appear at the Grand Opera House this evening in "The Prairie Waif," a play illustrative of border life and warfare.
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Tuesday Evening Oct. 17th, 1882
LATE GUIDE AND CHIEF OF SCOUTS FOR U.S. ARMY.
BUFFALO BILL,
(HON. W. F. CODY),
And his own mammoth combination of 25 first class artists, who will appear in the new and startling sensational drama written for Hon. W. F. Cody by Chrs. Foster, author of "Save at Seven," entitled
20 Days; or Buffalo Bill's Pledge,
A Band of genuine Indian chiefs, from the Winnebago, Sioux and Pawnee tribes. Also the beautiful and accomplished princess, HE-NU-KAW (the first boy), will appear at each performance and in the street parade. Grand vocal and instrumental musical ohio by Mr. Jule Kene and Miss Lone Fuller. TRICK DONKEY JERRY. Mr. Frank Thompson, the great cornet soloist; millitary brass band and orchestra. Look out for the grand street parade. Reserved seats for sale at 75 cents at Barnes and Co's drug store. Hon. Wm. Cody, proprietor and manager; Josh E. Ogden, business manager. [word?] H. Butler, gereral agent. Sat.Mon.Tues.
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Buffalo Bill.
The performance of this blood and thunder individual at the Opera House last night was greeted by a fair house. The gallery gods were in ecstacies when any killing and cutting was done, which was rather frequent. Howls of applause greeted his shooting feats with the rifle, which were really good. For certain classes the Buffalo Bill performance is good, and we are not sure but what nearly all classes were there last night. All appeared to enjoy it.