, 1876-07-30

elsewhere, but every eye was no" n1eo upon
her. Softly, sweet1y, 1naguctically her voice
rose, thrilling thu large audience.
From that dar, Emma Abbott had no lack Of
friends. Dr. Chaplin, George G. Lake, and Mrs.
Lake, 7. Marshall, Mrs George Hoffman, e. I.
Huntington, ]. Q. Hoyt, A. S. johnson, and
others. in and out Of the congregation, became
warmly attached to her'
A suggestion was made that DR.. Chapin's
congregation send Miss Abbott to Europe for
two years study. The project took organized
form.
MR. LAKE SUBSCRIBED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Others followed with subscriptions varying from
$500 to 500. With the enlargement of Miss
Abbott's term Of study, Mr.. Luke, with princely
generosity, increased his subscription to 5000.
About this time Miss Abbott was introduced to
Horace Greeley, and sang for him s'Auld Lang
Sync'' at his 6lst birthday celebration, in 1877,
given by his friend i. ]. johnson. Mr.. Greeley
stood near Miss Abbott as she sang, his eyes
moistened, his lips following her through each
verse aud syllable of the song. Upon its con-
clusion he shook her hand most cordially and
presented her with flowers. He became her
fast friend, giving her letters Of introduction to
various prominent persons when she went
abroad. May 20, 1872, large party Of en-
thusiastic friends met on board the "City OF
Paris" to see Miss Abbott off for Europe. She
went to Milan and studied awhile
with San Giovanni. Then came sickness,
and the temporary loss Of her voice. a
year rolled away. For months she had not been
able to sing a note. 1t was the evening Of Hor-
ace Grceley's birthday, celebrated in New York
one year before Greeley was dead. Dlsappont-
ment, sorrow, aud suffering had come to her:
In her room in Paris, in anguish, she threw her
self upon her knees. The sorrow OF her soul
found one expression, IS Father in Heaven, give
me back nv voice" She rose from her knees,
and trying to sing, instantly her voice returned
to her, with all its power and sweetness: The
stances seemed to her miraculous. The restored
voice was the subject Of wonder and congrat-
ulation among all who knew her in Paris.
Dr.. Thomas Evans, intimate with Jenny Lind
Goldschmidt, told her Of his young country
woman. He brought an invitation for Aliss Abb
bott to spend
AN EVENING WITH MADAME GoLDsCHM1Dr
and her daughter at their residence. An inter-
view took place; the young American, ardent,
enthusiastic, impuisire; Jenny Lind grown old,
each other, but the idol SO long adored at dis
tancc was found to be perisliable clay! The
glory Of the voice that had entranced the world
lad departed, though still powerful even in its
Tie Baroness Rothschild heard Miss Abbott
sing. She took her to her home and heart.
A queen among women in character and per-
sonal graces, she has been true and noble
friend to the young Western girl. Adcliua
Patti, on hearing Miss Abbott, gave her the
did Nilsson, who heard her sing in America,
great career, and offcpcd her many expressions
Of friendship. Wartel, teacher Of Nilsson and
Patti, aud more recently Of Miss Abbott, said to
her, Little one, you will be the glory OF
Three years passed By. Much time had been
lost through sickness aud the loss Ut her voice.
Impatittlt Ut spirit, and chatng under the de-
lay, one'lay in January last year Miss Abbott
lett Paris and went alone to London to see
MAPLESON AND GYE,
the great London operate managers. Mapleson
was away. Pcrsevering through many ditli-
culties she at length obtained ali interview with
Gye. She handed him the letter Patti had
written concerning her to Mapleson. Gye read
it: Ais manner expressed indifference: he sat At
a question, going On at the same time with his
writing. At length he took Il paper from his
drawer with printed heading, and proceeded
to ill it up. He asked Miss Abbott, carelessly,
what opera she would make her debut in. She
named :" The Daughter Of the Regiment" Gye
said he purposed ope11ing his season with that
opera, and added that he had made no selection
for the part OF .uarta. He handed Miss Abbott
the paper he lad filled up. To her amazement
it was 4 contract with her for five years.
meut before 50 far away, she yet firmly said:
'Mr. Gye, | have a condition to make.''
''Well!" and Mr.. Gye elevated his eyebrows.
lit is this, Mr; Gye: eeM rot sing IN t,an'orql
OPERAS What, MisS n! s., Abbott, DO you call
riati' are examples, Mr.. Gye." Gye coolly threw
the contract in his drawer, and shrugged his
shoulders. '' Young woman," be said, you
have made !, q mistake. You should have entered
Herhopes seemed about to he blasted; but
Emma Abbott never tlinchcd. EYES, Mr.. Gye, +
snail make three conditions with all managers.
First,
1w1LLSoT SING IN AN IMMORAL OPERA.
Second will not sing in page's costume.
Third, / will not sing On Sundays"
Gye saw that she was in earnest. Never be-
fore had he met such character, OF heard such
& conditions He changed his tactics. ''Very
we'll, Miss Abbott, it is not for managers III
@ f t. S1 o3 sngyr fg ch ihns he9
contract. promise YOU shall have your way"
He again handed her the contract. Suddenly
she said, t'Mr. Gye, double these TERMS" Gyc
again lifted his eyebrows. ''Double these
terms, and will sign the contract.' RcAeeting
moment, Gye said, Should you prove great
success, Miss Abbott, I could aTorl to double
the terms. But how'll YOU are not succcess!''
"Then you may cancel the contract, Mr.. Gyc."
Without ever having heard Miss Abbott sing,
signed the contract.
Mis-: Abbott went back to Paris. The season
opened QS75) Nowor,l calncfrom Gye. The mid
die III the season-thc end-no word from Gyc.
The poor girl saw that she had been deceived.
to keep her from making an engagement with
his rival, Nlapleson. Suffering from depression
and disappointment, she was induced, at the end
Of the London season, togo to Florence. con