| Page 11THE "BULL PUNCHERS" GRIEF.
The M. K. & T., now I won't tell a lie,
Is the slowest dam road, running under the sky;
We pick up old iron with a full tain of stock,
Then run into to town with the famous dutch clock.
Texas Charley and others of "Bull Punch" renown,
Have sweat, punched and swore, when their cattte were down,
While you in your office was drinking old rye,
But the Long Horns will meet you in hell when you die.
There's a road that's now running which is not so slow,
The name of this road is the San Francisco;
Twenty miles to the hour is the time card they use,
And the cattle go in with nary a bruise.
The San Francisco is the road you can see,
For in Speaking our mind we are perfectly free,
Now of all the roads running, beat it if you can.
While it is commanded by Uncle Dan.
And last but not least, is the yards at Rollo,
Where all cattle men from Texas are bound to go;
Your cattle are hungry, you ask for more hay,
Joe Stewart has men who will quickly obey.
CHICAGO RUN.
But hark, what is that we hear ticking on high?
Its the damnable box that causes cattle to die,
It says ten miles an hour on this infernal line,
We are stopping at Stations and waiting for time.
We are loading at Hannibal, the truth I will tell.
We have got among friends and straight out of hell.
We cross the wide river, the cattle left are few,
But they brace up on reaching the C. B. & Q.
If we catch the inventor of this infernal box,
We'll hire a maiden to give him the pox;
We'll lay him down flat, pound his ass with a hammer.
Until his touch-hole shall whistle the Star Spangle Banner.
But at last we have found a new place called Caldwell.
Where the stockmen all drive their cattle to sell;
This road is the road as you will quickly see
As we run into town on the L. L. & G.
And now to conclude, for I won't you have think,
These verses were got up to create any stink,
We will all die in time, that you all will agree,
And bid a good buy to that damnable line, the M. K. & T.
"THE PRAIRIE WAIF."
"Buffalo Bill" (Hon. W. F. Cody) and his company appeared in the thrilling and romantic border drama of "The Prairie Waif," at the Grand Opera last night, before a large audience. The opening performance gave ample satisfaction, the piece, while devoid of much of the "blood and thunder" business that might be expected, was full of thrilling interest, the plot of the play not being lost in the amusement created by the couple of comical characters who take part in the dramatic representation. The play is a four act one, based upon scenes taken from Buffalo Bill's past history, and the wild border life of the West is given with great realistic effect and cannot fail to please. It is full of romance, and yet so true to life that no one can witness the presentation of the Prairie Waif without appreciating it. "Buffalo Bill" is the great central figure of the piece, and he received an ovation on appearing, while time and again he drew forth unbounded applause by his excellent acting. Miss Lizzie Fletcher, as the "Prairie Waif" was excellent. Miss Connie Thompson, as "Sadie," Jule Keen as "Hans," a Dutchman, and C. Wilson Charles as "Capt. Russell," an Irish officer, were all good, and formed the humorous characters in the play. The Danite villains were Jim and Jack Hardie, represented by Harry Clifton and George T. James, while Mark Stanley, another Mormonite, was a drunken tool in their hands. William Wright represented "Lone Deer," and Harry Melmer "Yellow Hand." They were all good in their respective lines. The genuine Cheyenne Indians, in their war-dance, with horrible music, was a great feature in the play. "Jack Cass," the trained donkey, proved an amusing actor as well as "Hans," who was very comical. In one of the acts Mr. Cody gave an exhibition of his fancy rifle shooting, and showed great skill as a marksman, shooting in various positions. Buffalo Bill and his party are well worth seeing. They play here two nights more, with a matinee to-morrow afternoon. His Excellency has intimated his intention of being present at the performance to-night.
THE HARVARDS AND BUFFALO BILL.
Mr. Cody last evening extended an invite to the Harvard boys to come to the Opera House and see the "Prairie Waif." They gladly accepted the invitation, and, as the following note will show, mark their appreciation of the courtesy extended to them:
RUSSELL HOUSE, Ottawa, November 1.
The Hon. W. F. Cody.
DEAR SIR,--I wish to thank you, on behalf of the "Harvard University Foot Ball Club," for the very pleasant evening which we spent last night. I am only sorry that strict training prevented us from seeing the performance to the end.
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. MANNING,
Capt. H. U. F. B. C.
"BUFFALO BILL" attracted to the Howard Opera House, last evening, a fair-size and highly enthusiastic audience. The play--"the Prairie Waif"-- is of the good old melodramatic kind, abounding in thrilling situations and effective tableaux. "Buffalo Bill" is as fine a specimen of manhood as we have ever seen, and as far as physical beauty goes would adorn any stage. His rifle-shooting is something really remarkable and well deserved the enthusiastic applause it received. Mis Fletcher is a good actress, and the same can be said of Miss Thompson' and Mr. Keen, Mr. Charles and the other members of the company did very well in the parts assigned them. The audience was immensely pleased and the applause was almost continuous.
BUFFALO BILL.
Music Hall was never, but once before, so crammed with people as last night. There were at least 1600 in a house that should only hold 1200, and even women stood up all through the exciting scenes of "Buffalo Bill at Bay." The Hon. W. F. Cody is still a specimen of manly beauty and, as heretofore, always comes in at the right time in the play and excites the wildest enthusiasm of his audience. The play is in four acts, was written by Mr. Ingraham, who is to be congratulated on a work of more than usual merit. The boy chief of the Pawnees is good and so is the band of Indians that assist in the development of the plot. There will be a matinee this afternoon and another performance to-night.
"BUFFALO BILL."--This has been a memorable season in Ottawa for theatre-goers, the excellent character of the troupes visiting us being a flattering tribute to our reputation as a drama-loving people. Jos. Murphy, Bartley Campbell's "Galley Slave," Lawrence Barrett, Tony Denier, Spanish Students, D'Oyly Carte's "Pirates of Penzance," and a host of other notables in the theatrical line. The procession is still further to be made memorable by the appearance of a man whose name for years has been associated with the border history of the United States. We refer to the great Government scout--Indian fighter, novelist and actor--Hon. Wm. F. Cody, better known to the general public as "Buffalo Bill," whose appearance here in the thrilling drama, "The Prairie Waif," commencing Monday evening, November 1st. and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday, and a grand family matinee on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, which will be in all probability the signal of an immense turn out. The company embraces Buffalo Bill himslef, a troupe of Cheyenne Indian chiefs, a star dramatic company, and a superb orchestra and brass band.--Ottawa
Buffalo Bill.
The Opera House was crowded last night on the occasion of the first appearance of Buffalo Bill and his company in "The Prairie Waif," a drama illustrative of border life in which Bill figured so conspicuously. The play is full of thrilling situations, without the intoduction of the blood and thunder business, with which such pieces usually abound. The great hunter and the terror of the Western Indians was, as might be supposed, the great centre of attraction, and drew forth unbounded applause. He took three different characters, and displayed a good deal of histrionic ability. An incidental to the play was his fancy rifle shooting, in which he did some marvellous shooting in every conceivable position. He was loudly applauded. He was ably supported by Jule Keen, a German, a very funny Dutchman, and Miss Lizzie Fletcher as Onita, for whome Bill displayed such great courage; Miss Connie Thompson and others. Not the least attractive feature was the band of Cheyenne Indians, who performed their war dance to perfection. A trained donkey was also on the bill of fare, and adeed its quota to the amusement of the evening. The greatest enthusiasm was manifested throughout, and it is safe to say the company will be greeted with another large audience to-night. The balcony was so crowded last night that many persons who had purchased tickets went away, intending to use them this evening, when His Excellency the Governor General will be present. The members of the Harvard College Football Club occupied four complimentary boxes.
| Page 11THE "BULL PUNCHERS" GRIEF.
The M. K. & T., now I won't tell a lie,
Is the slowest dam road, running under the sky;
We pick up old iron with a full tain of stock,
Then run into to town with the famous dutch clock.
Texas Charley and others of "Bull Punch" renown,
Have sweat, punched and swore, when their cattte were down,
While you in your office was drinking old rye,
But the Long Horns will meet you in hell when you die.
There's a road that's now running which is not so slow,
The name of this road is the San Francisco;
Twenty miles to the hour is the time card they use,
And the cattle go in with nary a bruise.
The San Francisco is the road you can see,
For in Speaking our mind we are perfectly free,
Now of all the roads running, beat it if you can.
While it is commanded by Uncle Dan.
And last but not least, is the yards at Rollo,
Where all cattle men from tExas are bound to go;
Your cattle are hungry, you ask for more hay,
Joe Stewart has men who will quickly obey.
CHICAGO RUN.
Bu hark, what is that we hear ticking on high?
Its the damn able box that cause cattle to die,
It says ten miles an hour on this infernal line,
We are stopping at Stations and waiting for time.
We are loading at Hannibal, the truth I will tell.
We have got among friends and straight out of hell.
We cross the wide river, the cattle left are few,
But they brace up on reaching the C. B. & Q.
If we catch the inventor of this infernal box,
We'll hire a maiden to give him the pox;
We'll lay him down flat, pound his ass with a hammer.
Until his touch-hole shall whistle the Star Spangle Banner.
But at last we have found a new place called Caldwell.
Were the stockmen all drive their cattle to sell;
This road is the road as you will quickly see
As we run into town on the L. L. & G.
And now to conclude, for I won't you have think,
These verses were got up to create any stink,
We will all die in time, that you all will agree,
And bid a good buy to that damnable line, the M. K. & T.
"THE PRAIRIE WAIF."
"Buffalo Bill" (Hon. W. F. Cody) and his company appeared in the thrilling and romantic border drama of "The Prairie Waif," at the Grand Opera last night, before a large audience. The opening performance gave ample satisfaction, the piece, while devoid of much of the "blood and thunder" business that might be expected, was full of thrilling interest, the plot of the play not being los tin the amusement created by the couple of comical characters who take part in the dramatic representation. The play is a foud act one, based upon scenes taken from Buffalo Bill's past history, and the wild border life of the West is given with great realistic effect and cannot fail to please.
it is full of romance, and yet so true to life that no one can witness the presentation of the Prairie Waif without appreciating it. "Buffalo Bill" is the great central figure of the piece, and he received an ovation on appearing, while time and again he drew forth unbounded applause by his excellent acting. Miss Lizzie Fletcher, as the "Prairie Waif" was excellent. Miss Connie Thompson, as "Sadie," Jule Keen as "Hans," a Dutchman, and C. Wilson Charles as "Capt. Russell," an Irish officer, were all good, and formed the humorous characters in the play. The Danite villains were Jim and Jack Hardie, represented by Harry Clifton and George T. James, while Mark Stanley, another Momonite, was a drunken tool in their hands. William Wright represented "Lone Deer," and Harry Melmer "Yellow Hand." They were all good in their respective lines. The genuine Cheyenne Indians, in their war-dance, with horrible music, was a great feature in the play. "Jack Cass," the trained donkey, proved an amusing actor as well as "Hans," who was very comical. In one of the acts Mr. Cody gave an exhibition o fhis fancy rifle shooting, and showed great skill as a marksman, shooting in various positions. Buffalo Bill and his party are well worth seeing. They play here two nights more, with a matinee to-morrow afternoon. His Excellency has intimated his intention of being present at the performance to-night.
THE HARVARDS AND BUFFALO BILL.
Mr. Cody last evening extended an invite to the Harvard boys to come to the Opera house and see the "Prairie Waif." They gladly accepted the invitation, and, as the following note will show, mark their appreciation of the courtesy extended to them:
RUSSELL HOUSE, Ottawa, November 1.
The Hon. W. F. Cody.
DEAR SIR,--I wish to thank you, on behalf of the "Harvard University Fott Ball Club," for the very pleasant evening which we spent last night. I am only sorry that strict training prevented us from seeing the performance to the end.
Very sincerely yous,
WILLIAM H. MANNING,
Capt. H. U. F. B. C.
"BUFFALO BILL" attracted to the Howard Opera House, last evening, a fair-size and highly enthusiastic audience. The play--"the Prairie Waif"-- si of the good old melodramatic kind, abounding in thrilling situations and effective tableaux. "Buffalo Bill" si as fine a specimen of manhood as we have ever seen, and as far as physical beauty goes would adorn any stage. His rifle-shooting is something really remarkable and well deserved the enthusiastic applause it received. Mis Fletcher is a good actress, and the same can be said of Miss Thompson' and Mr. Keen, Mr. Charles and the other members of the company did very well in the parts assigned them. The audience was immensely pleased and the applause was almost continuous.
BUFFALO BILL.
Music Hall was never, but once before, so crammed with people as last night. TYhere were at least 1600 in a house that should only hold 1200, and even women stood up all through the exciting scenes of "Buffalo Bill at Bay." the Hon. W. F. Cody is still a specimen of manly beauty and , as heretofore, always comes in at the right time in the play and excites the wildest enthusiasm of his audience. The play is in four acts, was written by Mr. Ingraham, who is to be congratulated on a work of more than usual merit. The boy chief of the Pawnees is good and so is the band of Indians that assist in the development of the plot. There will be a matinee this afternoon and another performance to-night.
"BUFFALO BILL."--This has been a memorable season in Ottawa for theatre-goers, the excellent character of the troupes visiting us being a flattering tribute to our reputation as a drama-loving people. Jos. Murphy, Bartley Campbell's "Galley Slave," Lawrence Barrett, Tony Denier, Spanish Students, D'Oyly Carte's "Pirates of Penzance," and a host of other notables in the theatrical line. The procession is still further to be made memorable by the appearance of a mn whose name for years has been associated with the border history of the United States. We refer to the great Government scout--Indian fighter, novelist and actor--Hon. Wm. F. Cody, better known to the general public as "Buffalo Bill," whose appearance here in the thrilling drama, "The Prairie Waif," commencing Monday evening, November 1st. and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, whcih will be in all probability the signal of an immense turn out. The company embraces Buffalo Bill himslef, a troupe of Cheyenne Indian chiefs, a star dramatic company, and a superb orchestra and brass band.--Ottawa
Buffalo Bill.
The Opera House was crowded last night on the occasion of the first appearance of Buffalo Bill and his company in "The Prairie Waif," a drama illustrative of border life in which Bill figured so conspicuously. The play is full of thrilling situations, without the intoduction of tyhe blood and thunder business, with which such pieces usually abound. The great hunter and the terror of the Western Indians was,a s might be supposed, the great centre of attraction, and drew forth unbounded applause. He took three different characters, and displayed a good deal of histrionic ability. An incidental to the play was his fancy rifle shooting, in which he did some marvellous shooting in every conceivable position. He was loudly applauded. He was ably supported by Jule Keen, a German, a very funny Dutchman, and Miss Lizzie Fletcher as Onita, for whome Bill displayed such great courage; Miss Connie Thompson and others. Not the least attractive feature was the band of Cheyenne Indians, who performed their war dance to perfection. A trained donkey was also on the bill of fare, and adeed its quota to the amusement of the evening. The greatest enthusiasm was manifested throughout, and it is safe to say the company will be greeted with another large audience to-night. The balcony was so crowded last night that many persons who had purchased tickets went away, intending to use them this evening, when His Excellency the Governor General will be present. The members of the Harvard College Football Club occupied four complimentary boxes.
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