The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
"Mrs. Delaney of Newport,

"Mrs. Delaney of Newport,
 Musical comedies at the present time are supposed to be without point or plot. in fact nothing but hodge-podge of songs and dances, but the Fillmore Sisters big musical extravaganza. Mrs. Delaney of Newport" Is said to be brilliant exception to the gen. era1 rule.
 Although the production is a lavish one from scenic and costume point. although q number of novel ensembles. are introduced. and although the se- lections of music are apt and up-to- date. the play is not a plotless and H. logical one. That the delft hand of an experienced author has been at work on it. will be apparent to any one who follows the humorous story which is brightened by so many sing Ing and dancing features.
 Briefly summarized the story tells of the efforts of a Mrs. Delaney a laun- dress of New York. 90 break into the sacred precincts of high society. She has been left widow by the untimely death of her husband through an ac- cident. The accident results in a suit against the city of New York and a large monetary verdict. Mrs. De- fancy" accompanied by her daughter Rose. goes to Newport with the im- pression that she can buy her way in to the ranks of fashion. Upon reach ing there she Is beset by a crowd Of people who are looking for q chance to get her money. She expects an English lord to visit her, and several people with the intention of getting her money from her. masquerade as the real lord. A dashing young edi- tor of society paper, who is in love with her daughter, also poses as the English lord.
 The efforts of all these imposters to convince Mrs. Delaney" that they are the real lord results in muddle that Is decidedly interesting and funny. At the end Mrs. Delaney" who by her Irish keenness has solved these tricks and sick of the artificiality of society life and the crowd of people who are attempting to get her money, makes up her mind to crush her ambitions and settle down in peace and quietness for the rest of her life. Her daugh- ter Rose is happily married to the man of her choice and the story rounds out in plausible. pleasing manner.
 Among the distinctly new types of odd humorous characters in the comedy arc those of the delightfully."- droil Mrs. Delaney" admirably portrayed by Kate Fillmore. her daughter Rose a vivacious. charming American girl played by May Fillmore, an unique an- archistic tramp and effervescent bell boy, whose agile antics will enthuse any one. the inventor of fat produc- ing food with a number of new com edy conceits, a clear cut characteriza- tion of an English fiunkey, three SO. ciety ladies whose affected manners will nuke the ladies scream with laughter. and a host of society men and debu- tantes whose fads and fancles are whimsical and amusing.
 It is a brightsome story of fashion able life written in q satirical manner. but which will afford an evening of clean healthful amusement to all who see 1t at the Bijou tomorrow Tuesday and Wednesday nights or at the Wednesday matinee
 Among the ensembles said to be absolutely unique may be mentioned the swinging melody dance "Swells of the Ocean," sung by chorus. the de- cidedly novel horse racing interlude "Savable Wins the Race" introduced by May Fillmore and a chorus of jock eys and grooms, the charming serio comic number Katy Did," by q chorus of twenty daintily gowned girls, the rollicking dashing number T Want to Break Into Society" sang by Kate Eli- nore in her inimitable manner with a IuLuOTOuS Dy d score of pretty girls, the dancing num- Der My Mandy" full of surprises and delights, the pretty picture of child hood days, Buster Browns Baby Sis ter,' by an octette of pretty girls. the pulse-quickening singing number. ''Strolling Home With Angeline." the musical novelty Eyes of Irish Blue" in which May Fillmore and a chorus will enthuse all who hear it, the bissest dancing number ever put on the stage. Spain, Beautiful Spain"
 The surprise of the play Is one that Is promised both novel in conception and original in execution. It is called Uncle Sans Girls" and will introduce a magnifcently drilled cho- rus of girls, who while they 2 othrough series of military evolutions will sing all of Americas patriotic airs. The finish of this act brings every one to their feet as the girls go through a sword combat, that is full of action and dash.
 These are but a few of the novelties in Mrs Delaney of Newport" and as they are coupled with a decidedly hu- morous story it Is no wonder that the play Is a hit.