27

Buffalo Bill.

Had last evening been a fair one, there would have been an immense audience at the Opera House. As it was, the number was a large one. The play was the "Scouts of the Plains," in which Buffalo Bill himself appeared as himself. The play, written by Mr. T. F. Robbins, who was present with the party, is a much better one than was presented by Buffalo Bill when he was here before a year or more ago. There was a coherent plot and an interest that was carried through from the beginning to the end. The main performer himself too, has improved greatly as an actor, and speaks his line very effectively. There was a great deal of gunpowder, a good many Indians killed and plenty of fighting, all meaning something and having to do, with the story. The tableaux at the end of the acts was so pleasing to the audience that they had to be shown twice. The company supporting Mr. Cody did admirably. Hary Hudson as the villain of the piece it would have been hard to improve upon, although there was more than one who felt it a pity that such a good-looking fellow should be so far a bad one. W. T. Dulaney as "Tom Dogget" helped on the interest of the piece very materially. Bradshaw as the Dutchman, and J. M Charles as a Quaker were both excellent in make up and capital in the parts. Miss Mary L. Young as Pale Dove did herself infinite credit. Her beauty inspired the sympathy which the play demanded, and her acting confirmed and strengthened it. This charming young woman, if merit can count for anything, should have a future that is one to be very proud of. The drama was preceded by the farce of Mr. and Mrs. Peter White, in which Bradshaw, Miss Young and the company had an opportunity to make oceans of fun, which they improved to the full extent.

Mr. Cody, for such if you should meet him, you would feel more inclined to call him than Buffalo Bill, commands your respect the instant you have shaken hands with him. You know he is a Man, and brave as he is and has shown himself to be, he is as gentle in voice and manner, and as pleasant spoken as a woman. His face is a kindly one, and he looks out at you through eyes clear and sharp, truthful and honest as the sun. He is one whom, we venture to assert, under almost any circumstances in which a man could be placed, it would be entirely safe to "tie to." He says he likes the life on the plains better than life at the East here, and would remin in the far West, but for his wife and children. He is to go to the plains about the first of next April, as a guide in the employ of the Government, in their operations next summer. If he ever comes this way again, he will be sure of meeting many friends.

On the evening of the 24th of December Mr. John Schoeffel, who had charge of the above party, is to bring to Elmira the eminent tragedian Mr. Edwin Adams, who will play Enoch Arden.

Buffalo Bill.

Had last evening been a fair one, there would have been an immense audience at the Opera House. As it was, the number was a large one. The play was the "Scouts of the Plains," in which Buffalo Bill himself appeared as himself. The play, written by Mr. T. F. Robbins, who was present with the party, is a much better one than was presented by Buffalo Bill when he was here before a year or more ago. There was a coherent plot and an interest that was carried through from the beginning to the end. The main performer himself too, has improved greatly as an actor, and speaks his line very effectively. There was a great deal of gunpowder, a good many Indians killed and plenty of fighting, all meaning something and having to do, with the story. The tableaux at the end of the acts was so pleasing to the audience that they had to be shown twice. The company supporting Mr. Cody did admirably. Hary Hudson as the villain of the piece it would have been hard to improve upon, although there was more than one who felt it a pity that such a good-looking fellow should be so far a bad one. W. T. Dulaney as "Tom Dogget" helped on the interest of the piece very materially. Bradshaw as the Dutchman, and J. M Charles as a Quaker were both excellent in make up and capital in the parts. Miss Mary L. Young as Pale Dove did herself infinite credit. Her beauty inspired the sympathy which the play demanded, and her acting confirmed and strengthened it. This charming young woman, if merit can count for anything, should have a future that is one to be very proud of. The drama was preceded by the farce of Mr. and Mrs. Peter White, in which Bradshaw, Miss Young and the company had an opportunity to make oceans of fun, which they improved to the full extent.

Mr. Cody, for such if you should meet him, you would feel more inclined to call him than Buffalo Bill, commands your respect the instant you have shaken hands with him. You know he is a Man, and brave as he is and has shown himself to be, he is as gentle in voice and manner, and as pleasant spoken as a woman. His face is a kindly one, and he looks out at you through eyes clear and sharp, truthful and honest as the sun. He is one whom, we venture to assert, under almost any circumstances in which a man could be placed, it would be entirely safe to "tie to." He says he likes the life on the plains better than life at the East here, and would remin in the far West, but for his wife and children. He is to go to the plains about the first of next April, as a guide in the employ of the Government, in their operations next summer. If he ever comes this way again, he will be sure of meeting many friends.

On the evening of the 24th of December Mr. John Schoeffel, who had charge of the above party, is to bring to Elmira the eminent tragedian Mr. Edwin Adams, who will play Enoch Arden.