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Show REMARKABLY FIXE PLAY STAGED BY E. W. M. I. A. The East Ward M. I. A. staged "The Littleist Rebel" at the opera house last night, and as a matinee the previous afternoon. It is a stir-ing stir-ing and thrilling drama of the Civil j War, a strong play, and was excep- j tionally well presented. Few, if any, plays here have been better presented than this one last night. Each and every one taking part had their parts well learned and all seemed to have got a real conception of their part. This Was the more remarkable in the child's part, which was lengthy, Grace Royce as "The Littleist Rebel" carrying carry-ing her part through in a very able manner and with a clear voice that could be beard distinctly throughout the house. Miss Fern Seegmiller as the wife of Captain Carey, a Confederate scout, was remarkably good, her acting throughout truly represented the character of the Southern lady. Dr. Sam Bleak made a perfect northern colonel. His acting was great; no better selection could have been made for the part. Jos. Wm. McAllister as the Confederate scout was excellent; he put pathos into his acting, and gave a very fine portrayal portray-al of the part. Job F. Hall as "Uncle Billy," a Southern slave, was real good; his travels in the Southern States gave him an insight into the darkey's character and form of speech which he used to good advantage. ad-vantage. The rest of the characters, Martin L. McAllister as "General Grant," Gilbert Moss as "Lieut. Harris," Melba Woodbury as "Sally Ann," Victor Sullivan as "Corporal Dudley," Geo. A. Smith as "a runaway slave," Andrew Baker as "Sergeant Pudley," Geo. P. Lytle as a "U. S. Trooper," LeRoy Condie as "Col. Morrison's adjutant," and Ellis McAllister as a trooper, all did remarkably well. A quartet composed of Lafe Staheli, Theone Jones, Elvis Terry, and Wendell Wen-dell Robinson sang "Tenting Tonight" To-night" and "Farewell Mother" between be-tween acts. The stage setting was in harmony with the play. The orchestra was splendid. Everything seemed to work favorably for the big success of the play. It will be repeated tonight. Those who missed the first night should take it in tonight and enjoy a big treat. |