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Buffalo Bill.

Buffalo Bill's opening performance at the Academy was marked by an overflowing audience and an enthusiasm that carried everything before it. Not only the galleries but the lower portion of the Theater was packed with curious people not one of whom could be persuaded to leave the building before the curtain descended on the last act. The weather was extremely unfavorable, a heavy snow storm prevailing all evening, and it was a matter of much surprise that even Buffalo Bill succeeded in drawing such an immense crowd together. The presence of such an audience, in which a fair sprinkling of ladies was observed, was really a compliment to the well known star.

"Prairie waif," the new play written for Mr. Cody by John L. Stevens, is the best drama of its kind the noted scout ever appeared in. He has better opportunities and grasp them so readily that the performance is made attractive from the very beginning. Undoubtedly it is the best play of its kind in existence. Aside from Mr. Cody, who is successful in his own character of "Buffalo Bill," may be mentioned Mr. R. C. White as "Mark Stanley," Mr. Harry Clifton and Mr. George T. James as "The Danites," Mr. Jule Keene as "Hans," Mr. Wright as "Lone Deer'' and Mr. Melmer as "Yellow Hand," all of whom played very acceptably. Miss Lizzie Letcher, a pretty and talented young lady, appeared as "Onita," with excellent results. Miss COnnie Thompson in soubrette role of "Sadie" was also pleasing in her work. -Cleveland Plain Dealer.