| Page 22BUFFALO BILL weighs 218 pounds.
HON. W. F. CODY and part are at the Peabody.
Buffalo Bill will make some of his best shots to night in shooting apples from the head of Miss Lydia Denier.
The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.
Buffalo Bill tore up the town Friday evening with his brass band, wild Indians and trained donkey. Bill says"Jerry," the donkey, is the star of his troupe. Drl Bob Westmoreland acted as excort for the party around the city.
There is no dramatic star on the road that draws continually the packed houses that Buffalo Bill does. This speaks well for the man, his combinations and his dramas.
BUFFALO BILL'S donkey is one of the best trained and most really
intelligent-looking comedians we have ever seen.
"MAY CODY," by the Buffalo Bill combination, went off in spirited style last evening at Davis'. The house was a paying one.
A New Use for the Indians.
The Hon. W. F. Cody, better known to fame under his earlier title of Buffalo Bill, has introduced four genuine Indians into the combination of which he is the head, and it is not improbable that they and their race may yet take a leading part in the great work of the elevation of the drama, "Knights of the Plains," written by Col. Prentis Ingraham, who has, probably no equal in dramatic delineations of frontier life.
The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.
Buffalo Bill.
As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the dramatic troupe of which Hon. W. F. Cody, or Buffalo Cill, as his is most generally known, is the chief central figure, will put in an appearance at the Opera House in this city ont he evening of Thursday, the 22nd [inst?]., in a play representing border life, entitled the "Knight of the Plains." The drama was written expressly for Mr. Cody by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, and is full of startling situations and thrilling tableaux. Those who remember the fine physique and splendid personal appearance, as well as the good acting, of Buffalo Bill will be glad to great him with a cordial welcome on his approaching visit to our city.
Dramatic.
Despite the weather's inclemency, the theatre last night drew a full house, and the audience was an enthusiastic one. Buffalo Bill never met a heartier reception anywhere, and he evidently appreciates the compliment. A number of savages, fresh from the plains, but tamed into a taste for, as well as a desire to enjoy, civilized life, participated with the Hon. W. F. Cody in his illustration of life in the far western wilds. The drama of "A Knight of the Plains" is well drawn and affords scope for an accurate portrayal of border life. Mr. Cody is as good an acotr as he has been a good guide and scout for the United States Army, when it operated under Crook, Custer, Miles and others, against the braves of Sitting Bull, and he dipicts the actual scenes and events of his career with a realism that invests his parts with more than ordinary interest. He is supported by an excellent troupe, and his engagement is certain to be highly successful. The Knight of the Plains will be repeated this evening and a matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon, the company closing to-morrow night.
The theatre was crowded last night, with a large, appreciartive audience, to witness the performance of the thrilling drama entitled "Knight of the Plains," as presented by the Buffalo Bill Combination. In this drama much of the character of life on the plains and among the Indians is given, and the exciting nature of that life is full of interest. There are mant of our readers who have never seen a live Indian, and being reared in peaceful, quiet and happy homes, have but conception of the dangers of border life. The drama performed last night gives a very good insight into the dangers and peculiarities which surround those who live among the wild Indians. For this reason, and because of the freshness and reality of the play, it cannot fail to attract the public.
In the distribution of characters, "Buffalo Bill" (Hon. W. F. Cody) takes a leading and very interesting part, and is ably and intelligently supported by Mr. J. J. Louden, as "Ralph Royston," Mr. Delancy Barclay as "Red Eagle," a genuine Indian, and by Miss Lydia Denier as "Wild Nellie," and Miss Nellie Jones as "Rose Melton," besides a number of other fine artists and several Indians. The war dance of the Indians is an exciting feature of the play, and the prairie on fire, with a herd of Buffaloes escaping, was about as realistic scene as was ever presneted on the stage. W. F. Cody has often participated in encounters on the plains in such thrilling scenes as were presented last night and while a Government scout, becomes familiar with the habits, customs, &c., of the wild and warlike Indians. The dressing of the Indians last night was natural and as they appeared in feathers, paint and buckskins so they appear in their Western retreats when theyare on the war path.
BUFFALO BILL.
Buffalo Bill and his combination appeared for three nights at Davis' Theater, commencing thursday night and took considerable dueats away with them. The play was the "Knight of the Plains, or Buffalo Bill's best Trail," written by Col. Ingraham, one of the managers of the company. The chief idea of the play is naturally to show Buffalo Bill as a trapper and scout on the plains and his heroic deeds in such capacity. It deals therefore in sensation, but still there is less blood and thunder than one would expect in it and some of the situations are quite stirring. As to Buffalo Bill, it may be said that he has improved considerably since he last appeared here, exhibiting more easeon the stage and showing the effects of evident hard study on his part to act naturally and effectively. He is a fine looking fellow and impresses his auditors favorably. The company in his support is quite good, especially the comedy element, of which there is an abundance.
BUFFALO BILL AT THE HOWARD.
The Howard was filled to its utmost capacity last evening to wtness Buffalo Bill's mammoth combination. The melo-drama was preceded by the farce entitled "Turn Him Out," in which Mr. Beverly proved himself a capital Nicodemus Nobbs, and Miss Nellie Jones an acceptable Susan. The melo-drama entitled "Knight of the Plains'; or, Buffalo Bill's Best Trail," succeded. The first act of the drama opened with a well-set and pictureesque scene, a sunset on the prairie, with Red Eagle, a live Indian, on the watch. This scene abounded in thrilling situations, while the rifle shooting of Buffalo Bill is really marvellous, and received the applause which is due to a good marksman. The horses which appear upon the stage and the trick mule break the monotony of usual dramas. Every tableau recieved an encore, and the curtain was rung up several times. Buffalo Bill, of course, carried out the honors of the evening. Miss Denier and Jones, as Wild Nellie and Rose Melton, sustained their parts in an acceptable manner, and Beverly and Willard kept the house in a roar as the Judge and Moses. The Indians war-dance was a feature, and received a double encour. In conclusion, the drama is a strong on of the kind, and cannot fail to be attractive to all who wish to see life in the far west well depicted.
Buffalo Bill has been doing an exceedingly large business at the Windsor Theatre, under the managment of John A. Stevens. The great auditorium has not been any too roomy to accommodate all who applied for admission, and the applause with which the star has been greeted whenever he appeared, was of a character to put beyond all doubt the vehement attachment which is felt for him. | Page 22BUFFALO BILL weighs 218 pounds.
HON. W. F. CODY and part are at the Peabody.
Buffalo Bill will make some of his best shots to night in shooting apples from the head of Miss Lydia Denier.
The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.
Buffalo Bill tore up the town Friday evening with his brass band, wild Indians and trained donkey. Bill says"Jerry," the donkey, is the star of his troupe. Drl Bob Westmoreland acted as excort for the party around the city.
There is no dramatic star on the road that draws continually the packed houses that Buffalo Bill does. This speaks well for the man, his combinations and his dramas.
BUFFALO BILL'S donkey is one of the best trained and most really
intelligent-looking comedians we have ever seen.
"MAY CODY," by the Buffalo Bill combination, went off in spirited style last evening at Davis'. The house was a paying one.
A New Use for the Indians.
The Hon. W. F. Cody, better known to fame under his earlier title of Buffalo Bill, has introduced four genuine Indians into the combination of which he is the head, and it is not improbable that they and their race may yet take a leading part in the great work of the elevation of the drama, "Knights of the Plains," written by Col. Prentis Ingraham, who has, probably no equal in dramatic delineations of frontier life.
The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.
Buffalo Bill.
As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the dramatic troupe of which Hon. W. F. Cody, or Buffalo Cill, as his is most generally known, is the chief central figure, will put in an appearance at the Opera House in this city ont he evening of Thursday, the 22nd [inst?]., in a play representing border life, entitled the "Knight of the Plains." The drama was written expressly for Mr. Cody by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, and is full of startling situations and thrilling tableaux. Those who remember the fine physique and splendid personal appearance, as well as the good acting, of Buffalo Bill will be glad to great him with a cordial welcome on his approaching visit to our city.
Dramatic.
Despite the weather's inclemency, the theatre last night drew a full house, and the audience was an enthusiastic one. Buffalo Bill never met a heartier reception anywhere, and he evidently appreciates the compliment. A number of savages, fresh from the plains, but tamed into a taste for, as well as a desire to enjoy, civilized life, participated with the Hon. W. F. Cody in his illustration of life in the far western wilds. The drama of "A Knight of the Plains" is well drawn and affords scope for an accurate portrayal of border life. Mr. Cody is as good an acotr as he has been a good guide and scout for the United States Army, when it operated under Crook, Custer, Miles and others, against the braves of Sitting Bull, and he dipicts the actual scenes and events of his career with a realism that invests his parts with more than ordinary interest. He is supported by an excellent troupe, and his engagement is certain to be highly successful. The Knight of the Plains will be repeated this evening and a matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon, the company closing to-morrow night.
The theatre was crowded last night, with a large, appreciartive audience, to witness the performance of the thrilling drama entitled "Knight of the Plains," as presented by the Buffalo Bill Combination. In this drama much of the character of life on the plains and among the Indians is given, and the exciting nature of that life is full of interest. There are mant of our readers who have never seen a live Indian, and being reared in peaceful, quiet and happy homes, have but conception of the dangers of border life. The drama performed last night gives a very good insight into the dangers and peculiarities which surround those who live among the wild Indians. For this reason, and because of the freshness and reality of the play, it cannot fail to attract the public.
In the distribution of characters, "Buffalo Bill" (Hon. W. F. Cody) takes a leading and very interesting part, and is ably and intelligently supported by Mr. J. J. Louden, as "Ralph Royston," Mr. Delancy Barclay as "Red Eagle," a genuine Indian, and by Miss Lydia Denier as "Wild Nellie," and Miss Nellie Jones as "Rose Melton," besides a number of other fine artists and several Indians. The war dance of the Indians is an exciting feature of the play, and the prairie on fire, with a herd of Buffaloes escaping, was about as realistic scene as was ever presneted on the stage. W. F. Cody has often participated in encounters on the plains in such thrilling scenes as were presented last night and while a Government scout, becomes familiar with the habits, customs, &c., of the wild and warlike Indians. The dressing of the Indians last night was natural and as they appeared in feathers, paint and buckskins so they appear in their Western retreats when theyare on the war path.
BUFFALO BILL.
Buffalo Bill and his combination appeared for three nights at Davis' Theater, commencing thursday night and took considerable dueats away with them. The play was the "Knight of the Plains, or Buffalo Bill's best Trail," written by Col. Ingraham, one of the managers of the company. The chief idea of the play is naturally to show Buffalo Bill as a trapper and scout on the plains and his heroic deeds in such capacity. It deals therefore in sensation, but still there is less blood and thunder than one would expect in it and some of the situations are quite stirring. As to Buffalo Bill, it may be said that he has improved considerably since he last appeared here, exhibiting more easeon the stage and showing the effects of evident hard study on his part to act naturally and effectively. He is a fine looking fellow and impresses his auditors favorably. The company in his support is quite good, especially the comedy element, of which there is an abundance.
BUFFALO BILL AT THE HOWARD.
The Howard was filled to its utmost capacity last evening to wtness Buffalo Bill's mammoth combination. The melo-drama was preceded by the farce entitled "Turn Him Out," in which Mr. Beverly proved himself a capital Nicodemus Nobbs, and Miss Nellie Jones an acceptable Susan. The melo-drama entitled "Knight of the Plains'; or, Buffalo Bill's Best Trail," succeded. The first act of the drama opened with a well-set and pictureesque scene, a sunset on the prairie, with Red Eagle, a live Indian, on the watch. This scene abounded in thrilling situations, while the rifle shooting of Buffalo Bill is really marvellous, and received the applause which is due to a good marksman. The horses which appear upon the stage and the trick mule break the monotony of usual dramas. Every tableau recieved an encore, and the curtain was rung up several times. Buffalo Bill, of course, carried out the honors of the evening. Miss Denier and Jones, as Wild Nellie and Rose Melton, sustained their parts in an acceptable manner, and Beverly and Willard kept the house in a roar as the Judge and Moses. The Indians war-dance was a feature, and received a double encour. In conclusion, the drama is a strong on of the kind, and cannot fail to be attractive to all who wish to see life in the far west ell depicted.
Buffalo Bill has been doing an exceedingly large business at the Windsor Theatre, under the managment of John A. Stevens. The great auditorium has not been any too roomy to accommodate all who applied for admission, and the applause with which the star has been greeted whenever he appeared, was of a character to put beyond all doubt the vehement attachment which is felt for him. |
