The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Viola Allen, as Viola in Twelfth Night. But tho weeks bill is otherwise notable by reason of the fact that ''The Burge- master and Sherlock Holmes" are to be seen. - .
 ' It is said that Viola Allen has a com pany of superior merit. The fact that James Young is to play Sebastian adds interest to the production. The ste ling young actress has never been seen here in Shakespeare and her appearance will undoubtedly be an event.
 The good old "Burgomaster" comes again Monday evening and he Will leave all of the town whistling "The Tale or the Kangaroo Notwithstanding it's age and popularity. the names in the company assure an excellent production and II IS sure to please.
 Herbert Kelcey and Fife Shannon will play Sherlock Holmes" Tuesday evening: It is remembered as one of the good things of last season. There was some resentment that dainty Miss Shannon IS not given enough opportunity. but the play is delight to those who enjoy the artistic.
 "The Burgomaster' Monday.
 That jolly Jingle '"The Burgomaster, one of the merriest of musical comedies comes to the Montgomery Theatre Mon day night.
 The production promised this time. in more ways than one, is decidedly differ- ent from that seen last season, and although 1t contains all of the familiar melodies, nevertheless 1t admits of many new musical numbers which are introduc- ed, in addition to many bright vaudeville features.
 The company Is. the largest and most eminent this merry melange has ever had and comprises Ruth White, Oscar l.. Fig man, Thomas Ricketts, William Riley Hatch, R. J.. Move, Charles Sharp, George McKissock. Helen Dexter. Ham, melt Sheldon, Louise Bracket and Jose phine Dit, in addition to the celebrated "girlie" chorus of Western beauties.
 ''The Burgomaster' vividly recalls to mind that insinuatingly catchy" strain of '"The Tale of the Kangaroo" as sung and danced by a trio and chorus. In fact this little musical Init" is greeted with more enthusiasm, laughter and ap- plaIise and whistles, blended into volume of sound, that 1t is the nearest approach to an uproar that the theatre has known for many day, and oerore the response to the first encore is com pleted, the gallery takes up the air ana the theatre rings with n whistled refrain A new song Middle New York" has made q big hit in Chicago, there "The BurSo- master" has just finished run.
 AS a whole The Burgomaster" is blending of bright music, comedy (and IS true comedy) clever entertainers pretty faces and shapely forms, costumes that are novel. unioue and rich and scenic ana electric effects.
 The story is told in a prologue and two acts. The first scene Is laid in Ne" Amsterdam, two hundred and fifty years ago. where Peter Stuyvesant. the Burgo- Won KnlI his SeCTG@ tarv. fearing the settlers are to be at tackled by the British and Swedish forces and by the Tammany tribe Of lndlans, avoid the duties such an attack woulo force upon them, and as consequence drink some drugged liquor in order 10 participate in Rip Van Wrinkle" sleep, until their troubles blow over. iney don't awaken until the year lSVl, when u gang of laborers digging a trench In New yorI citv unearth the poor unsophisti- cated Dutchman, who forthwith set out to see the town under the guidance or Willie Won Astorbilt, gilded youth anu the Harlem Spider, typical puglhst oh fS,e day, who believes in words, not olo"s.
 The production and costuming this year are entirely new and are said to De moro elaborate than ever before.
 Viola Allen in "Twel- tn Night"
 What promises Lo po Oii0 VI - delightful entertainments seen here III many a year, will be the appearance heIe of Viola Allen as Viola in Twehtn Night" at the Montgomery Theatre Tues- day night
 Of Shakespeare's comedies there IS not one the peer of Twelfth Night, or which William Winter wrote: There IS as much interesting human nature Tn Twelfth Night as there Is in any comedy that was ever written" Halliwell. the famous Shakespearean scholar, was equai- lv enthusiastic, saying of this delightful play, that it Is the perfection of Eng lish comedy, and the most fascinating in the language"
 This Is rather tall praise, but 1t is not whit short of the dramas true value. The play is one which calls for superb set ting and Miss Allen Is said to have given 1t one that would have gladdened the heart of Shakespeare! The great scene, of course, is Olivia's garden. The design for this production was made by Profess sor George W. Dawson, of the University of Pennsylvania and an expert in formal Italian gardens It is said to be very magnificent scene. Altogether, the pro- duction and company to present Twelfth Night" promises to be one of the very best that has been seen in recent time
 It requires no lively stretch of the im- agitation to conjure up Miss Alien as most charming Viola and one long to lin- ger in the memory of the theatre-goer.