THE LATE DAME MELBA
SYMPATHY FROM BRITAIN
DIVA’S QUALITIES PRAISED
(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) Received 12.30 p.m to-day. LONDON., Feb. 23. Musicians unite in paying a tribute to the late Dame Melba, expressing the profoundest sorrow. Peter Dawson says: ‘Dame Melba always uplifted one marvellously and was most helpful to young singers and always ready to encourage and symPa Sii- S London Ronald describes her as “one of m.y oldest friends, who helpec mv career greatly. As an artist none could approach her; she was simply supreme.”
SOUTH AFRICAN TRIBUTES. Received 2.30 p.m. to-day. CAPE TOWN, Feb. 23. The South African Press pays a tribute to Dame Melba as one of the ijiosfc remarkable personages or English speaking world. lbe cape Times” says that she was as great m character *as in her voice and refers to her generosity to young artists.
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Hawera Star, Volume L, 24 February 1931, Page 9
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