The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-29
THE FAVORITES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall Ready to
Repeat Former Triumphs.
GENTLEFOLK AS WE'LL AS ACTORS
A Model Husband and Wife Who Are
Famous on the Stage Without sensa-
lions to Advertise Then-Mrs. Kendal's
Opinions of American Women.

They opened in New York not long ago In RI
nero's play ''The Squire" which was writ
ten for them, and were received with open
arms. OF all the artists England has sent
across the sea probably the Kendals have
as warm corner in American hearts as
any. Though America is a country of dI-
vorces and tremendously iumbled mar
rage laws, particularly among stage folks,
still it can appreciate the beauty OF hoh-
ness IN wedlock ana its commercial value
rs a means of advertising. For there IS no
question that the virtue and hdenty OF the
lives Of the Kendals have been as valuable
TO them as the most sensational ulVorce TO
the average professional.
The Kendals are as charming off the
stage as they are before the footlights.
They are frank, unaffected and genuine.
Mr. Kendall is the average well dressed.
well bred English gentleman. Mrs. Ken
dal is the breezy, bonny. genia! gentle
woman. the play of whose speaking eyes
and expressive hands one finds most fas-
cinating She chips ali her 'g's" IN most
approved Anglo fashion, and has cunning
schoolgirl way Of speaking Of every object,
animate and inanimate, as a thing"
Thus her son is this dear old thing" the
new bonnets are 1.-THE drollest, funniest
niue uHb IunSbs anu AAC CAN -NAAS
stead" is "the sweetest thing"
had a charming chat with the lady the
other afternoon in her apartments at the
Victoria Come in here" she Hospitality
cried. and led me into her bedroom, where,
sitting in the cushioned window seat, she
called my attention TO the view. See
that" she said enthusiastically. "Oh, if
YOU could know how / enjoy looking out
upon this viewl Fancy, If one were to
look from q London hotel window one
would see nothing but fog. Oh, this atmos-
phere is delightful
She wore a dainty tea gown OF peach
gray cashmere besprinkied with white
polka dots The front was of soft white
India silk, aud fastening her collar was an
American fig of red, white and blue
enamel.
81 am very proud of this" she said, TAX
ing it off and handing it to me for my in
spection - have never seen one like it.
] had it made in London. or course | am
glad Co como back; that goes without say
ing. Had / not wanted TO come back |
should not Ice here. We shall Just double
the time Of our last seasons engagements.
For example, we are to play eight weeks
IN New York, when last season we played
Smonth.
an Chicago we shall be n month instead
of a fortnight. Ny gowns? Oh, WELL my
frocks are never much TO look at, you
know New in 'Thc Squire | wear only
the plainssl simplest littlecotton frock, but
sometimes | think those simple little things
are more effective than the most superb
costumes | will show you some OF the
very latest Partisan things in trimmings"
and from the reccsses o. her dressing table
Ine brought forth things indescribably
beautiful Gold bands studded with tur-
uuoises. and wonderful girdies Of moon
light beads with shining clasps OF silver
and iridescent bugles.
These Eirdles can be worn at one side,
across the waist, or are fastened from
shoulder to shoulder. 4 most exquisite
one Is designed 10 wear with a beautiful
green brocade dinner gown.
The gown which Mrs kendall wore to
the theatre one night last week was of
brown cashmere, PLAIN skirt bordered
VIII band Of brown velvet, headed with
gold passementerie studded with mock
turquolseS. The bodice has a vest and
back piece Of turquoise silk laid in fine
plaifs, and full gathered sleeves of tUr-
quoiss silk With this lovely frock light
5lue bonnet was worn.
Mrs Kendall spoke approvingly of the
great opportunity for work which women
have "in the states"
Il am glad there is so much chance for
women here" she said 1t is much more
for women here than with Us OF course
in England ladies take more Of an interest
in politics. Well born women, sristocrats,
30 in for politics 10 great extent But
now take your work-the newspaper bust
ness Why it's amazing how much you
American women are accomplishing in
journalism. It's very gratifying, | think"
Mrs. kendall was very enthusiastic over
certain American women who have made
artistic and social successes in London, and
especially cited the cases of Agnes Hunt
inglon and Ada Rehan.
"rhe great charm Of Miss Huntingdon is,
think. her perfect modesty. Here is this
beautiful girl who takes the role of a man
on the stage, and who never once by word,
look, walk or action reminds you that
woman is disappearing rs a man
Miss Huntington has everything-youth,
beauty. talent-in her favor, but to
my mind her greatest charm is
her nodesty But Ada Rehan-it is not
possible TO exsggerate the immense success
Rrtistically and socially Of that young
woman. The verdict was unanimous for
ber-the newspapers-columns Of praise
one never heard the like before She is so
very clever, and that fascinating voice
she deserved it all ] admire the Duchess
of Marlborough immensely. She is a very
Sesutiful woman. aud has been Eiuch ad-
mired in London.
Mime Nalda, the opera singer, who is
Mrs. Cameron, wife of very well born
Scotchman. is very good sort, too We
know her husbands family we'll Oh, the
American women are clever enough to
hold their own and more in London.
81 have so enjoyed this last week." she
continued, Il have been every night and
matinee to the theatre Shall | tell You
where's have seen The Old Homestead
again, which is one Of the sweetest things;
Beau Brummel. 'Jekyll end HYDE All
the Comforts of Home which is wonder
fully well Rcted, and Mr.. Sothern in the
Minister OF WOodbarrow,' which Is pretty
play had beautiful week"
Thocgh the mother OF five children. de-
spite tie fact that she has seen society and
the gay world thoroughly. Mrs. Kendall is
yet as enthusiastic aud impulsive as a girl
in her teens She il not Expressive. but
spontaneous She does not believe il is
good fora to conceal ali ones emotions
and constantly wear mask. but on the
contrary speaks her mind freely and gen.
erously and seems to get about all there is
out Of life Success TO you, dear Madgel
We al hike you, and hope you are as glad
70 In back as we are to welcome you
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