FIRE IN A THEATER.
A PANIC AVERTED.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright,
London, June 9,
During the performance of " Faust" at Covent Garden the scenery caught fire, and a rush immediately took place for the doors. The majority of the audience, however, had the sense to remain in their seats. The opera was temporarily stopped, and Madame Melba appeared in front of the curtain in her Marguerite costume and secured the attention, of the spectators in order to prevent the panic spreading. Her coolness was loudly, applauded.
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 9127, 11 June 1895, Page 5
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