| 164CITY SUMMARY
"THE SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE" was produced at Niblo's Garden on Monday evening, March 31, with the following cast:
Buffalo Hill (By The Original Hero)...............Hon. W. F. Cody
Texas Jack (By The Original Hero)................J. B. Omohundro
Cal Durg……………………………………...Ned Buntline
Mormon Ben………………………………....Harry Wentworth ,
Phelim O’laugherty……………………....Geo. C. Davenport
Carl, Pretzel………………………………..Walter Fletcher .
Hazel Eye……………………………………...Senorita Eloe Carfano
INDIANS
| Wolf Slayer .....S. H. France | Little Bear .......Geo. B. Beach |
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PAWNEE INDIANS
| Ar-fi-a-ka ……Grassy Chief | Te-co-tie-pown......Big Elk |
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| As-ge-tes ........Prairie Dog | Kit-kot-tons ........Great River | | As-sin-an-wa....Water Chief | Ko-ku-su ...........Swamp Fox |
It was written by "Ned Buntline," and is simply a collection of scenes arranged for the purpose of introducing to the public "Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack," somewhat celebrated scouts, in realistic pictures of frontier life. It has no story or plot, and in almost every scene there is much shedding of blood, while at the end of each act the slaughter is terrific. Brevity is, perhaps, its greatest nerit. No time is lost in bringing the chief characters before the audience, as "Ned Buntline" enters at the rising of the curtain, and is quickly followed by "Buffalo Bill" and Texas Jack," and in them the chief interest of the performance is centred. In the third scene of the second act “Ned Buntline" delivered to a drunken Irishman a brief temperance lecture, which was well written and evidently spoken in sincerity, and may be the means of accomplishing much good. The impersonators of the chief characters make no claim to the possession of histrionic ability, and to seriously criticise their efforts would be unjust as well as absurd. These scouts have figured as the heroes in many serial stories written by “Ned Buntline" which have been published in weekly newspapers having a large circulation, and in order that the readers of these might have an opportunity to see these heroes in person this entertainment has been prepared. Mr. Cody appeared thoroughly at ease and evinced the possession of considerable dramatic ability. Texas Jack spoke his lines understandingly, and gave exhibitions of his skill in throwing the lasso, which elicited much applause. With the exception of George C. Davenport's clever im-personation of Phelim O'Laugherty, there was nothing worthy of comment in the supporting cast. It should be mentioned, however, that MIle. Morlacchi, the talented danseuse, appeared in a speaking part for the first time in this city on the initial performance; but we do not think she has added to her artistic reputation. A farce called “The Broken Bank.” written by was performed during the early part of the week, but, failing to give satisfaction, it was withdrawn and “A Kiss in the Dark" was substituted. It was fairly acted by George C. Davenport, Harry Wentworth, Miss Lizzie Safford. Mrs. Beach and Miss Maxwell. An audience which filled every seat, as well as all the standing-room from which even a glimpse of the stage could be had, was present at the opening performance. Although the gallery was well filled nightly the attendance in the lower portions of the auditorium fell off in a marked degree, and it was noticeable that every few ladies were present. Mr. Voegtlin had painted an entirely new scenery, which deserves
| 164CITY SUMMARY
"THE SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE" was produced at Niblo's Garden on Monday evening, March 31, with the following cast:
Buffalo Hill (By The Original Hero)...............Hon. W. F. Cody
Texas Jack (By The Original Hero)................J. B. Omohundro
Cal Durg……………………………………...Ned Buntline
Mormon Ben………………………………....Harry Wentworth ,
Phelim O’laugherty……………………....Geo. C. Davenport
Carl, Pretzel………………………………..Walter Fletcher .
Hazel Eye……………………………………...Senorita Eloe Carfano
INDIANS
| Wolf Slayer .....S. H. France | Little Bear .......Geo. B. Beach |
|---|
PAWNEE INDIANS
| Ar-fi-a-ka ……Grassy Chief | Te-co-tie-pown......Big Elk |
|---|
| As-ge-tes ........Prairie Dog | Kit-kot-tons ........Great River | | As-sin-an-wa....Water Chief | Ko-ku-su ...........Swamp Fox |
It was written by "Ned Buntline," and is simply a collection of scenes arranged for the purpose of introducing to the public "Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack," somewhat celebrated scouts, in realistic pictures of frontier life. It has no story or plot, and in almost every scene there is much shedding of blood, while at the end of each act the slaughter is terrific. Brevity is, perhaps, its greatest nerit. No time is lost in bringing the chief characters before the audience, as "Ned Buntline" enters at the rising of the curtain, and is quickly followed by "Buffalo Bill" and Texas Jack," and in them the chief interest of the performance is centred. In the third scene of the second act “Ned Buntline" delivered to a drunken Irishman a brief temperance lecture, which was well written and evidently spoken in sincerity, and may be the means of accomplishing much good. The impersonators of the chief characters make no claim to the possession of histrionic ability, and to seriously criticise their efforts would be unjust as well as absurd. These scouts have figured as the heroes in many serial stories written by “Ned Buntline" which have been published in weekly newspapers having a large circulation, and in order that the readers of these might have an opportunity to see these heroes in person this entertainment has been prepared. Mr. Cody appeared thoroughly at ease and evinced the possession of considerable dramatic ability. Texas Jack spoke his lines understandingly, and gave exhibitions of his skill in throwing the lasso, which elicited much applause. With the exception of George C. Davenport's clever im-personation of Phelim O'Laugherty, there was nothing worthy of comment in the supporting cast. It should be mentioned, however, that MIle. Morlacchi, the talented danseuse, appeared in a speaking part for the first time in this city on the initial performance; but we do not think she has added to her artistic reputation. A farce called “The Broken Bank.” written by was performed during the early part of the week, but, failing to give satisfaction, it was withdrawn and “A Kiss in the Dark" was substituted. It was fairly acted by George C. Davenport, Harry Wentworth, Miss Lizzie Safford. Mrs. Beach and Miss Maxwell. An audience which filled every seat, as well as all the standing-room from which even a glimpse of the stage could be had, was present at the opening performance. Although the gallery was well filled nightly the attendance in the lower portions of the auditorium fell off in a marked degree, and it was noticeable that every few ladies were present. Mr. Voegtlin had painted an entirely new scenery, which deserves
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