I have extracted some Scottish articles from the newspaper archive, and hope they will be of interest to you.
1. From "The Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser", Saturday the 5th of May, 1906, page six:
BAILLIESTON
DRAMATIC PRODUCTION 0F ROB ROY
The well-known Scottish national drama Rob Roy was staged at Baillieston on the evenings of Friday, Saturday, and Monday last, by the members of the Baillieston Amateur Dramatic Club. It was originally billed for two nights only, but such was its success and so great were the numbers unable to gain admission, that the committee had to accede to the demand for another night. Mr John Picken presided, and, needless to say, the reception of the various parts by the crowded houses was at all times flattering.
The club members have only been practising at this piece for eight weeks, and it speaks volumes for the work they have done that they acquitted themselves so admirably. The costumes were all that could be desired, and the scenery was elaborate and costly. Everything moved smoothly from start to finish, the stage management being in the capable hands of Mr M. W. Shevlin and Mr Thomas Swan.
The principal characters of the piece had been very well chosen, and it is difficult to signal out any for special mention. Much of the success of the piece was no doubt due to the inimitable style of the world-famed Bailie Nicol Jarvie. This part was filled by Mr W. Leighton Roxburgh, who kept the house in a continual roar of laughter. The character of Rob Roy was done to the life by Mr Millard W. Shevlin. His make-up was splendid, and his representation of the outlaw was very well received. Certainly no one did more for the success of the piece than the Dougal Cratur. This weird personality was entrusted to Mr John Craig, who was at all times lively and striking. A fine Villain was Mr P. Shevlin, who took the part of Rashleigh. One admired specially the contemptuous expressions of face, the hissing voice and the generally hateful presentment of character which he gave the audience. ... Among the ladies one must notice the obedient Mattie, done by Miss M. Shevlin, ...
2. "The Port-Glasgow Express and Advertiser", Wednesday the 24th of November, 1909, page two:
'What the Folks are Saying'
That it would never do to speak of the
"tippeny concert" and forget the name of
William Millard Shevlin.
That his recitation of "Peter at the Gates
of Heaven" and "Love at the Spout"
fairly captivated the audience.
That this same artiste is to act the part
of "puir Dougal" in the Rob Roy production
in the King's Theatre on an early date.
That the house on Monday night was full
of talent - and all for tuppence!
That wonders will never cease.
3. "The Port-Glasgow Express and Observer", Wednesday the 2nd of September, 1914, page two.
Off to the War
GALLANT SONS OF THE PORT
Several well known Port-Glasgow young men have left and are leaving this week for active
service. Mr R. Barnes a well-known committee man of the Port Juniors F.C., was called up
and left on Monday to join an English yeomanry regiment with which he was connected
over ten years ago. He has been in charge of the iron-stowing department in the Clyde
Yard for several years, and we understand his employers are generously maintaining his
salary to his dependents left behind.
Mr Millard W. Shevlin, an engineer from the same yard, and well-known in the town for
his ability as an actor in "Rob Roy," etc. also left on Monday to join the Lanarkshire
Yeomanry.
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