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Buffalo Bill is, of course, the central figure in the play, and like all leading characters in such plays he did his part to perfection. Aside from his admirable physique and handsome person he possesses very fair dramatic qualities, all of which he brings into service. His ability as a rifle shot has passed into a proverb, therefore nothing need be saidof that part of the performance. But there was another person in the play, Onita (Miss Lizzie Fletcher), who charmed the audience by her readings and the excellence of her acting in the difficult part assigned to her. Harry Clifton and Geo. T. James, as the Danites, and C. W. Charles, as Capt. Russell, were also well up in their parts. The play as a whole was pleasing, but not in any sense above the average of plays of its class.

Buffalo Bill Last Night.
We didn't expect to see so good a performance as we did at Rouse's Hall last night. Buffalo Bill never before was so well equipped to do his many admirers justice. His support is first-class throughout, and his play is agreeable strong. One particularly pleasing feature of the piece is a seeming lack of blood and thunder, and Buffalo Bill will doubtless win friends on this account, besides occupying a higher place in the profession. Oneta was very well rendered, indeed, by the pretty little Miss Lizzie Fletcher, while Sadie, Captain Russel, Hans and the other donkey, proved entertaining and line. "The 'Prairie Waif'" is a good play, and is replete with strong situations and dramatic effects. Buffalo Bill cannot help making a success of it, and if he ever comes to Peoria again the people wil lsubstantiate the sentiment more emphatically than words.

POPE'S-- Buffalo Bill and his new play, The Prairie Waif, are the attractions at this theater, The engangement opened last night very auspiciously, the drama, the star and the supporting company-- including the hair-lifting Cheyenne Indians-- seeming to fully please the large audience. The play is of the thrilling border type that fills the atmosphere with gunpowder smoke, and calls on the imagination to revel in scenes of gore. It has many remarkable and picturesque scenes, in which the hero scout is the noble central figure; and throughout the four acts of which it is constituted teaches the strength of right and the beauty of a brave and dauntless spirit, besides throwing a charm of romance and poetry around the western hills and prairies, and in addition giving Buffalo Bill as opportunity to do some fancy rifle shooting, and knock over painted savages with the ease and rapidity with which civilizen individuals knock down ten-pins, Buffalo Bill does his work well, and the company acquit themselves with agreeable credit. Miss Lizzie Fletche plays Onita, the Prairie Waif, and Miss Connie Thompson, Sadie. Buffalo Bill every night.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
There was a fair-sized audience at this theatre last night to greet the first appearance of "Buffalo Bill" in his new drama entitled the "Prairie Waif." While not possessing the strength of plot which characterizes "Unknown" this play abouds in thrilling situations and gives ample opportunity for the different members of the company to display their specialities. "Buffalo Bill" himelf. of course, is the centre of attraction, and he is ably assisted by the Cheyenne Indians. There is a good deal of pathos about the piece and nothing at all objectionable. The "Prairie Waif" will occupy the boards agian to-night.

Buffalo Bill.
At the appearance of the company of which the above noted character is manager and chief attraction, at the opera house last evening, there was a very fair dress circle audience and a particularly good gallery crowd. "The boys" were out in force, and their continuous applause testified that they were well pleased. In this respect the entire audience, went a step further than is common with with La Crosse people, and gave the more noticeable situations and speeches very heart praise. The play could not avoid being a trifle gory, and attended throughout with the incense of burned powder, from the location of the scenes and the character of events depicted; but this was what the audience expected and wanted, and there wa a liberal seasoning of love-making, fun, and fine sentiment to make all savory to the appetite, and on the whole agreeable. But two ladies are required, Onita the Prairie Waif and Sadie the smart utility woman, without whom no Lizie Fletcher, in the former character

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Buffalo Bill is, of course, the central figure in the play, and like all leading characters in such plays he did his part to perfection. Aside from his admirable physique and handsome person he possesses very fair dramatic qualities, all of which he brings into service. His ability as a rifle shot has passed into a proverb, therefore nothing need be saidof that part of the performance. But there was another person in the play