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THE OPERA HOUSE.

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Thrice Married, and Life on the Border.

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Nothing but the excessive disagreeable weather prevented the Opera House from being filled last night. As it was, some 200 people ventured out, and among them a few ladies, determined to witness the appearance of the renowned scouts, "Buffalo Bill" and "Texas Jack."

The evening's entertainment commenced with the comedy of "Thrice Married," in which there was some very clever acting. Mlle. Morlacchi (Mrs. Texas Jack) appeared to advantage, taking no less than four characters. As a danseuse she is good, possesses rare beauty, and withal, a sweet abandon just suited to the wife of the dashing Texan.

In the "Life on the Border," the stars all shone. Mr. Cody, as Buffalo Bill, a Western Judge, Jury and Executioner, gave the audience a fine illustration of the daring men who have made frontier life so notable. He reads his lines with ease, and there is a naturalness about his playing that vivifies in the minds of those who have "been there" some unpleasant occurrences. Mr. J. B. Omohundro, as Texas Jack, Bill has an excellent support, one who is perfectly at home in all that makes the blood curdle. Mr. Omohundro is well known in this section, having been engaged in the stock business before the war on Allen's ranche. The Old Sloat of Mr. Arlington was a splendid piece of acting. His conception of the old trapper, Indian fighter, etc., would be hard to surpass. Mr. Graham as Jebediah Broadbrim, a United States Peace Commissioner, was a hit. The Betty Mullany of Miss Laura Fay was a clever piece of Irish acting, and carried the hearts of all the young ladies who saw her. The rest of the cast was excellent, and the mist rapturous applause greeted every scene.

To-night the same pieces will be repeated.

To-night the same pieces will be repeated.

THE OPERA HOUSE.

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Thrice Married, and Life on the Border.

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Nothing but the excessive disagreeable weather prevented the Opera House from being filled last night. As it was, some 200 people ventured out, and among them a few ladies, determined to witness the appearance of the renowned scouts, "Buffalo Bill" and "Texas Jack."

The evening's entertainment commenced with the comedy of "Thrice Married," in which there was some very clever acting. Mlle. Morlacchi (Mrs. Texas Jack) appeared to advantage, taking no less than four characters. As a danseuse she is good, possesses rare beauty, and withal, a sweet abandon just suited to the wife of the dashing Texan.

In the "Life on the Border," the stars all shone. Mr. Cody, as Buffalo Bill a Western Judge, Jury and Executioner, gave the audience a fine illustration of the daring men who have made frontier life so notable. He reads his lines with ease, and there is a naturalness about his playing that vivifies in the minds of those who have "been there" some unpleasant occurrences. Mr. J. B. Omohundro, as Texas Jack, Bill has an excellent support, one who is perfectly at home in all that makes the blood curdle. Mr. Omohundro is well known in this section, having been engaged in the stock business before the war on Allen's ranche. The Old Sloat of Mr. Arlington was a splendid piece of acting. His conception of the old trapper, Indian fighter, etc., would be hard to surpass. Mr. Graham as Jebediah Broadbrim, a United States Peace Commissioner, was a hit. The Betty Mullany of Miss Laura Fay was a eleven piece of Irish acting, and carried the hearts of all the young ladies who saw her. The rest of the cast was excellent, and the mist rapturous applause greeted every scene.

To-night the same pieces will be repeated.