The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-21
NOW HAS A TITLE.
Hiss Kidder Honored by the
Prince Of Wales.
Made 3 Countess by an Imperial
Decree.
LAST NIGHTS PLAY
Gorgeous Production OF Md
summer Nights Dream.
LAST NIGHTS PLAY
Hale Hamilton, Topeka Actor,
Receives an Ovation.

Ry a decree Of the Prince OF Wales
granted recently and just prior to MS
visit to the Paris exposition. Miss Kath-
rrn Kidder. the actress, who gave de-
IfghtfuI rendering Of Helena, Win
Louis James in TYagenhals and kenpefs
dazzling production Of - Midsummer
NIGHTS Dream" at the Crawford theaecr
last night. was formally adopted as the
daughter OF the prince with ther1ght 70
the title OF countess which was bestoV-
ed upc1 her by which she win in future
be known. providing OF course that sFe
reuounce her American citizenship,
which is not likely The countess VINO
has achieved quite q reputation as an
actress has for years been sllrnrnar
visitor to the household OF the Prince OF
Wales
Last sumner during her trip abroad
Miss kidder was the guest CT the prince
and princess at their country home
Sandringham. and only on her last visit
was she informed OF the intention Of the
Princess and Prince Of Wales It was
not until last week while the company
was playing an engagement IN New Or
leans that Miss k1dder received the ca
blegran from Wales. and she has con-
ceaIsd the fact from the public
Her new rank viii add nothing 70 her
popularity which is equalled by few
matrpns and maids Of the diplomatic
corps but viii insure her recognition at
the state functions everywhere
Countess kidder is tail. slender and
extremely graceful. with a wonderfully
fair complexion and dark hair and eyes
and is considered by many one Of the
Eandsomest women before the foot
lights. She speaks French and Italian
dEentIF- IN fact is a Ifuguist and has re-
ceIved a careful educar ton in literature
and music from the best European mas
ters Miss kidder with the Princess and
Prince Of Wales also visited the house
hold Of the Duke Of Norfolk. the premier
m nd
LAST NIGHTS PLAY
Shakespeare's fanCifu1 fairy comedy
gives neither Countess kidder nor Mr.
James advantageous parts. commen-
surate with their talents WagRnhaIs
and kemper's SIC. Coo spent upon this
production aside from the shining stars
who Interpret the lines. gives il rich
ness Of scenic sDIendOr that cantivates
the sense OF sight and while the play is
on with its enhancing music, the spec
tator is truly enthraIled and en-
chanted
LoVe-sick Helena was encompassed
with All the art at Miss Kidder's com
mand. Tn the quarrel with Hernia in
TItania's fairy bower the fullest dis
play was given to the acting possibilities
that lay IN the emotional lines Miss
Jane Caker rose to the occasion here as
Hernia also and it vas a positive
disappointment that keSpeare doesn't
allow the jealous woman 10 have a
halr-pulll1g contest right there Miss
k11der makes her exit like a race horse
with robes lifted clear Of the ground
Mr. James as the faceti0us weaver
Nick Bottom. IS so constant 10 his
love for the Shskespearean that he
maintains himself in comedy roles
whereas tragedy > more truly his forte.
He gives the ambitious weaver as much
pTesentation as there is IN It and de-
lights with his mirrh-ma king Ethel
Br0Wuing's Puck was spirited and in
fecrQus- Norman Hacketr as asIsvsan-
der and James J. Ross as '-Demetrius''
were by the nature Of the play in strong
contrast and sLysanders' had the best
Of the running
Next % the blazing stars new the
atrical light cleaned family but clearly
There was not so much Of the brilliant
iustre about Hale Hamilton. but there
ssus for purely local reasons. because
Topeka T. his home Mr.. Hamilton car
RED the part with tact and ability in
a way that indicates his early promise
VIII secure him not only q permanent
place IN the dramatic world but fore
shadows a successful rise as we'll Mr.
Hamilton was given an ovation at the
close OF the third act when handsome
1oral tributes for himself and the stars
were loaded upon them Miss Kfdder
led him to the f0ctIightS and graceful
call
MISS KIDDER TALKS
After the play Miss Kidder received a
state Journal reporter a few minutes
French maid could be heard dron-
Ing out reading from a French novel
to the star IN her dressing room ere sh 2
appeared The new countess chattesi a
lew moments gaIIy about the play and
her new play for next season She wiz