There is a story told of a famous singer, Gabrielli, who demanded a fee of 1000 ducats for . singing : before the Empress Catherine 11. of Russia. "Far too . much," said the empress, amazed. "Why,it.is more than I pay ■ my. field marshals!" "Then let your i field marshals sing for you," replied < Gabriellu- '
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Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12497, 25 March 1909, Page 2
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52Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12497, 25 March 1909, Page 2
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