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The Scouts of the Plains.

A larger crowd than that present last evening was never seen in this city. Every seat was occupied for love or money. The gallery was fairly alive and the "gods" held high carnival. It was a gala night for them, and a more enthusiasric crowd never occupied the gallery, and if the roof stood the shouts and applause of the gods without starting, theatre goers never need be afraid of raisning the roof. Every time an Indian was shot or a pack of Indians defies by one of the scouts, the gallery gave forth a peel which would have made "Rome howl" in the days of yore. But we are not living in those days and Worcester submitted meekly.

The evening's entertainment began with the laughable farce of "Thrice Married," which was well presented. Morlacchi appeared to excellent advantage and was heartily applauded. But the audience were impatient, and when the curtain rolled up for the presentation of the "Scouts of the Plains," the audience was satisfied, and their pent-up enthusiasm burst forth in shouts of delight. Such a reception as Buffalo Bill received was necer given any avtor who has visited this city. Texas Jack, too, brought down the house, and Wild BIll, a new comer, was not long in gaining the sympathy of the audience.

The Scouts of the Plains is a new drama, and arranged for the express purpose of showing Buffalo Bill, Texas Jack and Wild Bill in their feats of valor. The plot is similar to that which is found in the Beadle's Dime Novels, except that it is exaggerated to a greater degree. Innumerable thrilling situations are presented, and each of them was received with cheers by the occupants of the upper circle. About ten men are dressed up as Indians, thier principal business being to be shot by the scouts, who are armed with elegant seven shooting rifles and pistols. The Indians are very obliging, too, and come upon the stage at different times during the piece, that those who arrived late may see, how red skins are polished off at wholesale, and that the interest of the occupants of the upper gallery may be kept at its height.

The audience was well pleased, if the applause was an indication of the satisfaction given, and that is what the entertainment is for. This evening the same programme will be repeated.