The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-29
Little Minister"
Fine Offering

The Edwin Booth Dramatic club
Of the A. c. scored another triumph
Wednesday evening IN It's pFesenta"
ton of Barrie's The Little Minister,
before a large audience OF students.
The extra performance was given
because of the limited capacity OF
The Little Country Theater at the
A. c. Townspeople expecting to at
tend the performance at o'clock this
afternoon at the same place, have a
treat in store for them, and the cast
does much credit throughout to tbs
c. aching of Prof. A. @. ArVold.
Alfred SorcnsoE, in tue title role,
gave q very finished performance. He
maintained the demeanor OF a soTely-
tried young minister bound by all Of
the Scottish traditions but longing
for the facinating, unconventional
supposed gypsy girl in manner that
won most sincere applause. Especial
mention is due his splendid enuncia-
ton, which made every word clear to
the audience. Unusual clearness OF
speech characterized the majority OF
the characters.
Miss Marjorie Iceberg was thor
oughly delightful as Lady Babbie,
whose WITNESSES she portrayed with
spirit that held the interest of her
auditors at all times. To Miss Lie
berg is also due the fine costuming
effects, which were elaborate and
most effective, and Of which she was
in charge. The atmosphere Of the
plays setting was brought out in
minute detail, even to the typical
costumes OF the British red coats"
and the sombre stove-pipe hats OF
the elders in the kirk. The scenic
effects were also more than usually
elaborate for a Little Country Thea
ter play, and were most successfully
achieved by Walter Baumgartel.
George Hansen made a fine Lord
Rintoul, tall ana most stern in his
wrath at the Egyptian" and finally
at his daughter. but equally good In
his role of 'forgiving father. Rich
ard Lewis gave a very satisfactory
Interpretation of the role Of Captain
Halliwell, sutton for Lady Babies
hand.
Neither were there any weak
points in Interpretations Of the minor
characters, and the elders" were es-
pecially good in the closing scene,
provoking round after round OF
laughter. Walter McKim, as the
sanctimonious Thoman Whammond,
headed the elders, and was most ably
supported in his course by Lewis
Croal as Sneck Hobart: George
Mayou as Andrew Matchmaker; and
Henry Holt as silva Tosh.
Fred Ball had a dtfhcult role In
Rob Dow, but did IL splendidly, and
Esther WoIdy was good in her part OF
Micah Dow. his son. Franklin Rob
erts. as Joe Crlickshanks. rallied In
effective fashion ut Rob Dow and the
latter's conversion, and Stanley Nc
Goggy was good as Sergeant David
son.
Frances Pinney was easily the star
in the minor feminine roles, and af-
forded much amusement as Mamie
Webster, q member Of the kirk.
Maizie Gilmore as Jean, the manse
servant, and Fern Briscoe and Hugh
Robinson as Felice and ThwaitesS as
servants Of Lord Rintoui, caught the
proper spirit Of their roles and were
also well received
Various other students assisted in
the play, In the characters Of SOL
diers. the choir. musicians and weav-
ere. ali contributing much 70 it's sue
cess.
Infectious music was enjoyed pre-
cedfng the play and between acts,
and was furnished by Miss Marion
johnson at the piano. and Clarence
DraRRert. viuiiutgt Miss Louise
FsiEch is business manager for the
production.