Madame Melba, tho well-known prima donna, has made many tours through the United States, and hat; a number of good stories to ted of her experiences there. O;io litfclo episode in particular will be of interest. Demo very tender-hearted. she went up and spoke to a little boy who was soiling newspaper.! near a railway terminus. " Ancl how many papers do yon have to sol! before you go home?" she inquired. "Fifty." he replied. " Tfco s I will bir- fifty.'' The. boy looked fin>i xi-st-onishofT nnd tin 1 ?! doubtful. '' do von think you ha. <• enough njonry .- he asked.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11507, 1 October 1915, Page 5
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