The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10

epects Tn accentuatfon of every verbal
 noint of the book. The football scene of the third act, showing in striking fidelity to detail an earer Jostling. boisterous Erandstand of peo. pie. IS a triumph in stagecraft. The iacuity reception In the gymnasium is replete with irresistibly funny touches or nature, while the wild celebration or the local teams victory in the final net caps the climax of this well con. ceived, perfectly constructed and care- sully produced play.
 MT. Savage has given much personal consideration to the casting Of 'sThe college Widow" It Is a play of types,
 and much depends upon the personality of the interpreting company. Among the artists who will appear here are Louise Rutter. Esteila Dale. Bessie Toner Patty Allison, Frances Chase, Rosaiine Aliin, Elisabeth Van Sell, Helen Tnrrey, Robert Kelly, J. Beres- sord Hollis, Otis Turner, Alan Brooks, Frank Wunderlee, Wilson Deal George s. Trimble. George C. Odell, John Fen- ton. Allen Bennett and Ernest Ander. son.
 .sNinety and Nine.s The Ninety and Nine" a rural conn edy drama of more than usual merit, is Slated for three days with wednes- day matinee at the Bijou, commencing tomorrow night. and irrespective of the Iact that 1t has appeared here on two previous occasions, the story of the piece, which is by Ramsay A. Morris, Is of interest to the local play-Eoers.
 Is founded on the title Of Ira D. sankey's famous hymn, and depicts with true realism the struggles of a lost sheep. The hero of the play, Tom Sin gieton, who falsely accused, resorts 10 drink and is lost to society, and ramily by debauchery, is rescued by a woman of exalted character. actuated by the most sublime of all human mos ttves, love. The trend of the story snows the outcast wandering mid the bleak hills of social ostracism, and his redemption and restoration to a use- fui citizen by the faithful woman whose heart struggle holds forth a story of human Interest.
 The production Is magnificently staged and the realistic engine scene was one O. the hits of the piece in It's former visits.
 aThe Missouri Girl.
 The Missouri Girl,r which comes to the Bijou Thursday. Friday, Saturday nights and Saturday matinee, is bright, rural comedy that pictures life Tn the Osark country. It has a strong moral and bears the proud distinction or having the endorsement of all the leading critics of things theatrical as well as of the pulpit throughout the entire country. The comedy is clean, refined and extremely funny. .
 The character of Zeke Dobson fin The Missouri Girl" is one of unique conception. Among the many imper- sonations Of the rural type offered to the show going public, there are but few limited cases where the author has even attempted to portray this in- teresting character as he Is really seen In actual life. The stage caricature of the farmer is so thoroughly impressed on our minds that 1t Is almost impos- sible for us to imagine a rural play without the usual impossible chafac- ters.
 zeke is true portrayal of an hon est, bright, intelligent country boy. He says and does only what is natural His dialect and actions are both pecu- liar and droll, when in the city he makes ludicrous mistakes and his idea of "city folks and the renerks he makes about them are at once judi erous and at the same time true to life.
 A plain story og plain people plainly told Is the real heart of liter ature, and play founded upon such supJect must, or necessity, contain the heart interest that is the desider- alum of the playwright
 Mir. Fred Raymond has embodied in his beautiful home story of The Mis- souri Girl'' that essential element. It is e true story of the simple people who inhabit that region of Missouri where the Ozark Mountains rear their wooded heads.
 It is most naturally told. and each l act Inf fife nIav ia oeUeroiiSiv confirmed with special scenery.
 There are lot of clever vaudeville l people with "The Missouri Girl" com pany. in addition to the regular cast, l and the birthday party scene gives 1 them chance to display their talents 1 10 good advantage.
 9Down the Pike" Coming.
 E. D. Stair, who directs the tour |