great impersonator of the Shakespearian drama.
Friday evening witnessed the initiatory performance of the Buffalo Bill company, an attraction which is per baps among the most novel and interesting that has visited this isolation of the country in years. The support includes a band of genuine Indians and a powerful dramatic well worthy a generous appreciation. The present season is a brilliant one for Pueblo and the prospective outlook is still brighter. Below will be found a brief summary of the society news.
FALO BILL's BEST TRAIL.
The great and generous government scout, Hon. W. F. Cody, supported by his band of Indians and unrivaled dramatic talent, in their grand Interpretation of the border drama, made their second and farewell to a house last evening that goes far towards showing that when there is an occasion, Pueblo will turn out en masse to greet the first-class entertainment. The curtain rises on the prairie scene; where War Eagle, an Indian chieftain and staunch friend of the scout is mistaken for a Sioux Indian and bitter foe, A report, a blinding flash, and several feathers are slipped from his headdress, It is this period Buffalo Bill makes his first entre, and in that grand role which talent and a thrilling past experience has so thoroughly instilled, effects an Impersonation which wrapt attention of the audience.
The second act displays a handsome drawing-room scene in New York and in the third act, the rising of the curtain disclosed the interior of a Cheyenne bar-room. It is this act that the opportunity is presented for the exhibition of his remarkable dramatic talent. The curtain falls on the great stage robbery scene, one of the grandest productions of the sensational drama we have ever witnessed. The support is faultless throughout. Mrs. Huntlogton, as Wild Nellie, gained favor with the audience. C. H. Tyler, as Moses Modlodi, and D. Marbella, as Judge Chincapin, were simply Immense. the other performed their parts in a manner highly satisfactory. Aside from this, the war dance enacted by the Indians and the extraordinary shooting of the scout. elicited the bounded appreciation of all. It is well to say that those not in attendance missed the rarest treat of the season.
BIRTHDAY PARTY IN SOUTH PUEBLO
Wednesday evening last the Mesa residence of Mr. B. Carpenter occurred one of the happiest events of the season. It was to occasion of the celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the birthday of miss Lee one of his most accomplished daughters. NO pains were spared to make it pleasant in the extreme. Games, swings, &c. served as features of amusement, and late in the evening elegant refreshments were served and ample justice done. The young Minnie Ellis, Belle Shelburn, Frankie Barkley, Clare McCann, Minnie Ingrain, May Hardy, and others. It was pronounced a grand time by all.
