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Buffalo Bill.

Buffalo Bill Combination opened last evening at the Theatre to an immense house, the building being literally packed from pit to dome. For several days the town talk has been of Buffalo Bill, and the appearance of the celebrated scout and his Indians on the streets Sunday afternoon and yesterday only added to the excitement. Hence, we were not surprised to see such an audience. The play announced for presentation is a sensational and spirited drama, written by Major A. S. Burt, of the U. S. A., entitled "May Cody, or Lost and Won," which affords an excellent opportunity for capital illustration of wil Western scense. It was well recieved and highly enjoyed, and the startling tableaux and denouement were greeted with the most enthusiastic plaudits of the gallery.

The drama commences in Mrs. Staughton's drawing room in New York city, where Buffalo Bill makes his appearance in rescuin his sister from the clutches of the Mormon Elder, John D. Lee, in the person of Mr. Levaseur. The second act transfers the dramatis persona to Echo Canyon, in Utah Territoy. During this act the Mountain Meadow massacre, by the Danites, takes place, ending in May Coyd's abduction. In the third act Buffalo Bill, disguised as White Wolf, rescues May from Birgham Young, who is about to force her to become his wife. The fourt act occurs at Fort Bridger, where Buffalo Bill is charged with being a spy, arrested, and condemned to death. The sentence is about to be carried out, when Bill's innocence is established, and everything ends happily.

The role of Buffalo Bill, personated by Mr. Cody, was a fine performance and perfectly natural. Mr. Cody is a man of splendid appearance, and immediately impresses his audience favorably. "Darby McCune," by Mr. Carroll, was most cleverly acted, and elicited frequent applause, the introduction of his donkey taking immensely with the gallery. Miss Lydia Denier, a charming and graceful young lady, assumed the character of "May Cody," and gave evidence of being an actress of considerable merit. The performance closed with "Thiry Minutes among the People from the Plains," introducing the Pawnees and Nez Perce Indians in their native pastimes. During this part of the entertainment Mr. Cody, with wonderful skill, broke several potatoes in pieces with balls fired from a parlor rifle held in the most difficult positions. His accuracy of aim is almost incredible. This was really a most enjoyable feature to the majority of the audience, as there are few persons who do not admireand appreciate real skill. We cannot, however, commend in very high terms the archery of the Indians; indeed come of the arrow shooting was miserable, and did not reflect a great deal of credit on teh noble red man, but we learn that generally they are very accurate.

To-morrow afternoon there will be a matinee for the benefit of the ladies and children, and to-morrow eyening an entirely new programme will be presented - the play being the "Red Right Hand." Various new features will also be introduced to-night, and we can advise those who wish to pass an entertianing evening and to witness rifle shooting of the most marvelous character, not to fail to see Buffalo Bill. Secure your seats at Bren's ticket office during the day.