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Atlanta Constitution: "The matinee given by Buffalo Bill for the Benefit of the Y. M. L. A. last Saturday was well attended, and the association realized a handsome sum from the proceeds. The association feels deeply grateful to Buffalo Bill, and will never forget the kindness of the big-hearted benefactor."

The Theatre-"The Knight of the Plains."

The Buffalo Bill Combination opened last night to a large audience, the parquette and dress circle being comfortably filled, whilst the galleries were literally jammed. The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The Knight of the Plains," written especially for Buffalo Bill by Col. Prentice Ingraham, son of the celebrated author of "The Prince of the House of David," was preceded by a very amusing farce, "Turn Him Out," which was excellently rendered. The drama proper, in which Buffalo Bill and his Indians take a prominent part, was, contrary to expectation, not a "blood and thunder piece," there being but little shooting and only one death in the entire piece, and that well deserved. The horse that Buffalo Bill rode was a fine black from Capt. Hussey's stables, and behaved admirably, as also did the donkey, "Jack Cass."

The company embraces some very good actors, and the play was put on the stage in an acceptable manner. Mr. Cody, as "Buffalo Bill," the hero of the play, acted quite naturally. with an elegant figure, a pleasant face and a good voice, he made as much out of the character as could be expected. In the prairie scene, where the Indians give a war dance and "Buffalo Bill" gives an exhibition of his skill with the rifle, his wonderful shooting produced the liveliest enthusiasm. Miss Nellie Jones, a very pleasing and efficient actress, personated "Rose"-a pretty character-in which she produced a good impression. "Wild Nellie," a noble character, was finely rendered by Miss Lydia Denier, a daughter of Tony Denier, of Humpty Dumpty fame. In the barroom scene, where she represented a male character, she was particularly effective. Mr. Willard made an excellent "Jew," while Mr. Loudon was very effective as the villainous "Ralph Royston." One of the most interesting characters was "Judge Shyster," in which Mr. Beverly made a decided hit.

The entertainment, judging from the applause of the crowded house, gave general satisfaction.

The Indians on horseback and headed by the brass band, will parade this morning. The same play will be given this evening, and to-morrow there will be a grand matinee commencing at 2 1/2 o'clock. We may particularly praise the orchestra and commend their playing between the acts, which was in such contrast with the hackneyed airs that are usually given. The audience testified their pleasure by applauding.

The Theatre-"The Knight of the Plains."

The Buffalo Bill Combination opened last night to a large audience, the parquette and dress circle being comfortably filled, whilst the galleries were literally jammed. The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The new drama, in four acts, entitled "The Knight of the Plains," written especially for Buffalo Bill by Col. Prentice Ingraham, son of the celebrated author of "The Prince of the House of David," was preceded by a very amusing farce, "Turn Him Out," which was excellently rendered. The drama proper, in which Buffalo Bill and his Indians take a prominent part, was, contrary to expectation, not a "blood and thunder piece," there being but little shooting and only one death in the entire piece, and that well deserved. The horse that Buffalo Bill rode was a fine black from Capt. Hussey's stables, and behaved admirably, as also did the donkey, "Jack Cass."

The company embraces some very good actors, and the play was put on the stage in an acceptable manner. Mr. Cody, as "Buffalo Bill," the hero of the play, acted quite naturally. with an elegant figure, a pleasant face and a good voice, he made as much out of the character as could be expected. In the prairie scene, where the Indians give a war dance and "Buffalo Bill" gives an exhibition of his skill with the rifle, his wonderful shooting produced the liveliest enthusiasm. Miss Nellie Jones, a very pleasing and efficient actress, personated "Rose"-a pretty character-in which she produced a good impression. "Wild Nellie," a noble character, was finely rendered by Miss Lydia Denier, a daughter of Tony Denier, of Humpty Dumpty fame. In the barroom scene, where she represented a male character, she was particularly effective. Mr. Willard made an excellent "Jew," while Mr. Loudon was very effective as the villainous "Ralph Royston." One of the most interesting characters was "Judge Shyster," in which Mr. Beverly made a decided hit.

The entertainment, judging from the applause of the crowded house, gave general satisfaction.

The Indians on horseback and headed by the brass band, will parade this morning. The same play will be given this evening, and to-morrow there will be a grand matinee commencing at 2 1/2 o'clock. We may particularly praise the orchestra and commend their playing between the acts, which was in such contrast with the hackneyed airs that are usually given. The audience testified their pleasure by applauding.