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BUFFALO BILL.

His Reception at Union Hall Last evening a Fine One.

The Buffalo Bill combination was again welcomed to our city last evening by one of the largest audiences that has gathered in Union hall since his last appearance in Burlington. The benches fairly groaned under the weight of the crowd, while the old gallery creaked like a tavern sign--even standing room was at a premium. In fact, it was so close that many of the boys had to go down stairs between the acts. But then Buffalo Bill always depends on Burlington for a full eight hundred majority.

The present combination is really an improvement on the troupe traveling last season, and the play, a five act drama entitled "Prairie Waif," or a "Story of the Far West," gave general satisfaction. It is one of the best border dramas ever presented here, being a simple but interesting plot, but each scene is full of thrilling encounters and laughable scenes characteristic of life in the far west. The stage appointments are good, although displayed at a disadvantage in Union hall. Of course a girl is captured by the Indians, and after much planing and following trails through the wilderness, considerable "injun" fighting and daredevil skirmishes the maiden rescued; falls in love with the hero who takes her from the clutches of the red skins, and then every thing is lovely--until she is captured again the next night.

Buffalo Bill is the central figure and should be, for his acting is not only good, but his fancy shooting is fine. Jules Keen, as Hans the Dutchman, is simply immense. Miss Maggie Fletcher as Onita, shows good training as an actress, and does some especially good acting in emotional scenes. Sadie is well sustained by Miss Corrie Thompson. We have not the space to mention all, suffice it to say that the persons named have good support. The play is free from vulgar expressions which alone commends it. No doubt Buffalo Bill will get a good house wherever he goes, at least he will have no difficulty getting one when he comes to Burlington.

BUFFALO BILL.

His Reception at Union Hall Last evening a Fine One.

The Buffalo Bill combination was again welcomed to our city last evening by one of the largest audiences that has gathered in Union hall since his last appearance in Burlington. The benches fairly groaned under the weight of the crowd, while the old gallery creaked like a tavern sign--even standing room was at a premium. In fact, it was so close that many of the boys had to go down stairs between the acts. But then Buffalo Bill always depends on Burlington for a full eight hundred majority.

The present combination is really an improvement on the troupe traveling last season, and the play, a five act drama entitled "Prairie Waif," or a "Story of the Far West," gave general satisfaction. It is one of the best border dramas ever presented here, being a simple but interesting plot, but each scene is full of thrilling encounters and laughable scenes characteristic of life in the far west. The stage appointments are good, although displayed at a disadvantage in Union hall. Of course a girl is captured by the Indians, and after much [planing]? and following trails through the wilderness, considerable "injun" fighting and daredevil skirmishes the maiden rescued; falls in love with the hero who takes her from the clutches of the red skins, and then every thing is lovely--until she is captured again the next night.

Buffalo Bill is the central figure and should be, for his acting is not only good, but his fancy shooting is fine. Jules Keen, as Hans the Dutchman, is simply immense. Miss Maggie Fletcher as Onita, shows good training as an actress, and does some especially good acting in emotional scenes. Sadie is well sustained by Miss Corrie Thompson. We have not the space to mention all, suffice it to say that the persons named have good support. The play is free from vulgar expressions which alone commends it. No doubt Buffalo Bill will get a good house wherever he goes, at least he will have no difficulty getting one when he comes to Burlington.