MELBA
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE A TREMENDOUS OVATION (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association ) LONDON. June 8. Mellm’s farewell performance at Covent Garden .Theatre was an astonishing demonstration of her popularity. Their Majesties were present and had an. enthusiastic reception. The House wa9 sold out twenty minutes after the opening and fancy prices were subsequently offered for tickets. ~ An immense queue outside commenced forming overnight, some waiting .‘SO hours. There was a tremendous ovation and repeated recalls at the conclusion. - Amid unsurpassed scenes of enthusiasm the diva tearfully bade farewell to the, “Dear, dear great public.” Their Alajesties sent a message to Melba in their own handwriting thanking her for her beautiful artistic singing, which they would remember with lasting enjoyment.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 June 1926, Page 2
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120MELBA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 June 1926, Page 2
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