MADAME MELBA.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, Sept. 27. Madam© Melba’s father has recovered sufiiciently to return home. MELBOURNE, Sept. 26. Intense enthusiasm was shown at Madame Melba’s first appearance last night. There) was a brilliant audience. Thousands of persons in the streets cheered the Diva as she drove to the Town, Hall. After the first number, a scene from “ Lucia,” she received a tremendous ovation. She was overcome and fainted. When she recovered] she sang “Home, Sweet Home” as am encore. The first’ note of the air was greeted with a terrific outburst of applause. Interviewed after the concert, Madame Melba said.—“l am overwhelmed with the spontaneous welcome. It has been a glorious home-coming.”
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CVIII, Issue 12933, 29 September 1902, Page 5
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