MADAME MELBA.
A NOTABLE RECEPTION AT
MELBOURNE.
Pres3 Association. ElerAric Telegraphs
Copyright Keceived September 28, 5 p.m. Melbotjhne, September 27.
Intense enthusiasm was displayed at Madame Melba's first appearance last night. There was a brilliant andieoce, and thousands in the streets cheered the diva as she drove to the Tovn Hall.
After the first number of the scene from " Lucia " a tremendous ovaticn was accorded the singer, and Melba was overcome and fainted.
When she recovered she sacg "Home Sweet Home" as an encore. The first note of the air was greeted with a terrific outburst of applause.
Interviewed after the concert Madame Melba said: "I am overwhelmed by the spontaneous welcome. It has been a glorious, home coming."
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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVI, Issue 227, 29 September 1902, Page 2
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