The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-11

little story II tells IN a dainty. quaint
manner and 10 the number OF roles in the
play. This play was last season one Of
the big artistic successes OF the Albee
company. and the many people who were
prevented from seeing last seasons pro-
duction on account OF the street car strike
which occurred at that time. will be glad
OF the opportunity TO see this celebrated
play. Even those who have seen the play
before will find additional interest and
pleasure In it's presentation, for IL is one
OF the plays that can be thoroughly en-
Joyed a second and even a third time.
The play. which placed Mr. Barrie In
q conspicuous place among leading dram
atists. Is woven around Lady Barbara
Rintoul the only daughter of one OF
Scotland's foremost families, who for
lark disguises herself as a gypsy. In cad
dam Wood she meets Gavin Dshart. the
little minister" who has hanished all
gypsles from the village of Thrums. The
earnest. manly little clergyman is remon-
strating with the wayward. impulsive
but lovable Babbie. when she tells him
that she has lost her friends and the
blowing OF horn will recall them In
truth the horn is a signal 10 arouse the
soldery. but unknowingly Gavin is pre-
vailed upon TO sound IL.
When the soldiery arrive. Rabbe intro
duces herself as the little minister's wife.
and ne TO protest nor silently bt0ultStHN
Over Mamie websters tea table Gavin
and Babbie again meet. and lose their
hearts 10 one another. and later Bahhie
II pursued by the ministers irate con-
eregation. who believe their minister 10
have fallen from grace by loving a gypsy.
Gavin follows Babbie 10 Rintoul castle.
where he learns that she is Lady Bar
bara. and he then believes that his love
In hopeless Bahbie. however, brings the
ban
Gavin Of the Scottish law which provides
that mans acknowledgment Of wo-
man as his wife before witnesses consti-
tutes a legal marriage.
After some hesita tion. the little min
lister Yields. and peace is restored In his
- faithful congregation The play Is one
of the most beautiful pictured on the
American stage and the strong sturdy.
loyal Scotchmen. the quaint wnsome
women OF Thrums make ideal charac-
ters for an author 70 deal with and have
O peculiar fascination for theatregoers.
A notable feature Of the Albee COM
pany's production next week IL that the
title role will be PLAYED by that clever
young artist Mr.. Edwin Nicander From
every standpoint the role Is one that its
Mr. Nicand as 10 ~ were written for
him. and everyone will want TO see him,
for n is expected with confidence that he
will make an ideal little minister Miss
Evesson will undoubtedly repeat her big
triumph OF last year, az the mischievous
warm hearted Lady Babbe, and Mr.. Lo-
sees Characterization Of the fiery Rob
Dow. one of the strongest characters Of
the play. is awaited with great interest
Mr.. Turner will inpersonate the stern.
dlgnined Thomas Whamond and Mr.
Owen will play the amusing Snecky Ho-
bart, all distinct types OF Scottish charac-
ters Miss Ingram will repeat her we'll
remembered dainty impersonation of the
French maid. Felice. and Miss Reimer
will be the quaint Mamie webster. Miss
Kirwin Will play the pathetic little Micah
Dow. ons OF tho most appealing charac-
ters In the play. and Mr. Webb VIII be
Lord Rintoul The other members ~ the
company will be cast as last season All
special scenery will be employed. In exact
replica CT that used in the original pro-
duction. and the beautiful original music
has been secured