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Grand Opera House "The Knights Of The Plains."

If any sceptic doubted the power of "Buffalo Bill" (or Hon. Wm. F. Cody, in proper person) to amuse the masses. he should have visited the Grand Opera House any night during the past week and witnessed galleries packed with delighted humanity, who did not confine their enthusiasm to mere clapping of hands and stamping of feet, but gave further vent to their caloric in shouts and exclamations. That the actors are used to receptions of this kind, was evident from the fact that their tranquility was not disturbed in the least, and they stood the storm with admirable nerve and steadiness.

"Buffalo Bill" is a veritable hero in the eyes of the masses, and there is an odor of reality about everything he does, which creates demonstrativeness in those who base their ideal of manhood upon such basis. There is a fascination in knowing that the man has passed through the scenes of daring and peril as he represents them.

Mr. Cody deserves great credit on several accounts. Gifted with a fine stage presence and being a fairly good actor, he never attempts to over act or go beyond his capabilities. He has made decided improvements in his knowledge of the stage since his last appearance here, and does some excellent work outside of those mimic productions of prairie and fore-t adventure with which his personality is so closely associated. During the action of "The Knights of the Plains," Buffalo Bill introduced some splendid feats of marksmanship of forward, backward and fancy shooting, which were none the less interesting and admirable, from the fact that there were no danger associated from the exhibition. Another interesting feature was the aborigne supernumeraries who assisted him in his scenes, and appeared in their own peculiar camp scenes.

The play proper is well written and of good construction, and serves for the introduction of several comedy characters of the broad types, which were intensely relished by the boys and created no end of laughter. Among these were "Moses Moloch" by L. R. Willard, "Judge Shyster" by Alf Beverly, "Snowball" by Ed. Buckley, and a number of others. The serious characters incidental to the piece were sustained by J. J. London, B. R. Taylor, H. Melmer and two excellent lady actresses, Miss Lydia Denver and Miss Nellie Jones.

Whatever may be said against this class of literature and performance, its certainly is highly relised by the self-reliant members of the masculine sex; and the fact stands that it does much towards inculcating freedom and independence in boys who seem to have a natural "hankering" after this style of thing. There is no vulgrity, no bad or immoral sentiment advocated in the piece, and we are unable to see wherein the evil lies in such productions. We are free to admit that we are unable to see wherein the evil lies in such productions. We are free to admit that we strongly reprobate the training which teaches a boy not to fight under any provocation. "There are times when it is good for them, and they ought to indulge in it. The English have some admirable ideas on this point, and they would be excellent for general adoption in this country. Instill passive submission into a boy, and he will grow up dependent, lacking in confidence and devoid of many qualities that a man shold have. The lad who is taught to run whining to is parent when some companion inflicts an affront or injury upon him, is not a good road, and he should be switched off it. There are too many angelic qualities ingrafted into the minds of our boys, and they do not develop good qualities as they grow older. Good stories of adventure are much more natural and bealthful than the average Sabbath schoo narrative, and when their morality is good, there can be no harm emanating from them. If Buffalo Bill and his confreres have done any good from this standpoint, they deserve the approbal of all level-headed citizens.

Buffalo Bill

Last evening Durley Hall was jammed from parquette to gallery, with an enthusiastic audience, gathered to see the romantic hero of the plains, Buffalo Bill. He appeared for the first time in Bloomington in his new play, entitled "knights of the Plains," written expressly for him by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, the popular author and dramatist. The thread of the play is an interesting romance, and it is dressed out with the introduction of genuine Indians in their native dances and gorgeous costumes, Buffalo Bill's wonderful rifle shooting and the manners and customs of the Westerners. There is a peculiar "something" about Bill that fires the boys with untamed enthusiasm. Such deafening applause was scarcely ever heard in the hall. The support was generally good, more especially Miss Lydia Denier, the judge and the heavy villain. The play consists of four acts, each closing with exciting tableaux, keeping the audience on the tip toe of expectancy. The author and actors are to be congratulated on the success of the play.

A Notable Man,

Some Interesting Passages in the Life of W. F. Cody-Col. Prentiss Ingraham, Dramatist and Novelist- Buffalo Bill's forth-coming New Border Drama.

The eight annual visit of Buffalo Bill (Hon. W. F. Cody) and his dramatic combination to Baltimore, thus far, has been the most successful and satisfactory that he has ever made here. The entertainment given by this remarkable man illustrates the often asserted fact that truth is stranger than fiction. The dramas in which he has appeared are simply the stringing together with skillful effect of the actual scenes in which Mr. Cody himself has been the principal actor and hero. He is really the only man on the stage who gives representations of himself.

The leading features of the well known drama "May Cody"

Grand Opera House "The Knights Of The Plains."

If any sceptic doubted the power of "Buffalo Bill" (or Hon. Wm. F. Cody, in proper person) to amuse the masses. he should have visited the Grand Opera House any night during the past week and witnessed galleries packed with delighted humanity, who did not confine their enthusiasm to mere clapping of hands and stamping of feet, but gave further vent to their caloric in shouts and exclamations. That the actors are used to receptions of this kind, was evident from the fact that their tranquility was not disturbed in the least, and they stood the storm with admirable nerve and steadiness.

"Buffalo Bill" is a veritable hero in the eyes of the masses, and there is an odor of reality about everything he does, which creates demonstrativeness in those who base their ideal of manhood upon such basis. There is a fascination in knowing that the man has passed through the scenes of daring and peril as he represents them.

Mr. Cody deserves great credit on several accounts. Gifted with a fine stage presence and being a fairly good actor, he never attempts to over act or go beyond his capabilities. He has made decided improvements in his knowledge of the stage since his last appearance here, and does some excellent work outside of those mimic productions of prairie and fore-t adventure with which his personality is so closely associated. During the action of "The Knights of the Plains," Buffalo Bill introduced some splendid feats of marksmanship of forward, backward and fancy shooting, which were none the less interesting and admirable, from the fact that there were no danger associated from the exhibition. Another interesting feature was the aborigne supernumeraries who assisted him in his scenes, and appeared in their own peculiar camp scenes.

The play proper is well written and of good construction, and serves for the introduction of several comedy characters of the broad types, which were intensely relished by the boys and created no end of laughter. Among these were "Moses Moloch" by L. R. Willard, "Judge Shyster" by Alf Beverly, "Snowball" by Ed. Buckley, and a number of others. The serious characters incidental to the piece were sustained by J. J. London, B. R. Taylor, H. Melmer and two excellent lady actresses, Miss Lydia Denver and Miss Nellie Jones.

Whatever may be said against this class of literature and performance, its certainly is highly relised by the self-reliant members of the masculine sex; and the fact stands that it does much towards inculcating freedom and independence in boys who seem to have a natural "hankering" after this style of thing. There is no vulgrity, no bad or immoral sentiment advocated in the piece, and we are unable to see wherein the evil lies in such productions. We are free to admit that we are unable to see wherein the evil lies in such productions. We are free to admit that we strongly reprobate the training which teaches a boy not to fight under any provocation. "There are times when it is good for them, and they ought to indulge in it. The English have some admirable ideas on this point, and they would be excellent for general adoption in this country. Instill passive submission into a boy, and he will grow up dependent, lacking in confidence and devoid of many qualities that a man shold have. The lad who is taught to run whining to is parent when some companion inflicts an affront or injury upon him, is not a good road, and he should be switched off it. There are too many angelic qualities ingrafted into the minds of our boys, and they do not develop good qualities as they grow older. Good stories of adventure are much more natural and bealthful than the average Sabbath schoo narrative, and when their morality is good, there can be no harm emanating from them. If Buffalo Bill and his confreres have done any good from this standpoint, they deserve the approbal of all level-headed citizens.

Buffalo Bill

Last evening Durley Hall was jammed from parquette to gallery, with an enthusiastic audience, gathered to see the romantic hero of the plains, Buffalo Bill. He appeared for the first time in Bloomington in his new play, entitled "knights of the Plains," written expressly for him by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, the popular author and dramatist. The thread of the play is an interesting romance, and it is dressed out with the introduction of genuine Indians in their native dances and gorgeous costumes, Buffalo Bill's wonderful rifle shooting and the manners and customs of the Westerners. There is a peculiar "something" about Bill that fires the boys with untamed enthusiasm. Such deafening applause was scarcely ever heard in the hall. The support was generally good, more especially Miss Lydia Denier, the judge and the heavy villain. The play consists of four acts, each closing with exciting tableaux, keeping the audience on the tip toe of expectancy. The author and actors are to be congratulated on the success of the play.

A Notable Man,

Some Interesting Passages in the Life of W. F. Cody-Col. Prentiss Ingraham, Dramatist and Novelist- Buffalo Bill's forth-coming New Border Drama.

The eight annual visit of Buffalo Bill (Hon. W. F. Cody) and his dramatic combination to Baltimore, thus far, has been the most successful and satisfactory that he has ever made here. The entertainment given by this remarkable man illustrates the often asserted fact that truth is stranger than fiction. The dramas in which he has appeared are simply the stringing together with skillful effect of the actual scenes in which Mr. Cody himself has been the principal actor and hero. He is really the only man on the stage who gives representations of himself.

The leading features of the well known drama "May Cody"