Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-17
LITTLE CORISNE.
The miniature PATTI" and Her Remarkable
Success Iva Her Early sen Profession.

The miniature Patti" and Her Remarkable
Success Iva Her EarIy-Chosen Profession.
The history and record of the wonderful
little lady. Corinne Kimbali, is truly remark
able The best of Little Buttercups" was
born in Boston December %, 1873, and is the
daughter and pupil of Jennie Kimball, the
wel-known vocalist and comedienne. She
made her first appearance in public at the
great national baby show in Boston in Octo-
Der, 1877, where she created great sensation
as a most remarkable "musical prodigy"
and received the prize of a gold chain and
locket, studded with diamonds. Her second
appearance here was at the Gaiety Theatre,
March 23, 1879, in a grand concert given by
Browns Brigade band, where her per-
Torrance reader and singer created
furore of enthusiasm. On MAY -, of the
same year. she made her debut as Little But
tercup, in the juvenile Pinaforc company, at
the Boston Museum, and from the first her
presentation of the character revealed great
talent. Indeed, considering her age, it is
doubtful if any cantatrice ever made n greater
triumph than did little Corinne. From her
first entrance on the stage she seemed born
actress. Her first contract was fixed at $50
per week, and at its close she was at once en-
gagged by Mr. Murphy of the Juvenile opera
troupe at a salary of $50 per week, with the
expenses of herself and mother paid in addi-
ton. The engagement lasted thirty-six
weeks, and the route covered the New Eng
land circuit and the provinces. From May
~ to December she has played Little But
tercup POS times, and has never been sick
moment or had to cut line in any instance.
During the engagement she has met with the
most fattering reception in every place she
boa ,>layaI : Halifry hn fa1
a remarkable sensation. She was rendered
a reception on board II. NJ. $. Bellcrophon,
Tracy. commander, then stationed there, and
was the queen of the occasion. 1t will be
remembered that the Bellerophon is one of
the largest vessels in the English navy, her
crew numbering 620 men and twenty officers
Captain Tracy gave her an antique Japanese
cabinet that had sailed more than 100000
miles with him; also rare japanese idol
and miniature japanese war-ship. a pair of
curious sleeve buttons and other beautiful
gifts. He has sent her since then his photo
graph taken in uniform. and three dozen
beautiful pearls to be made into buttons for
dress for the little actress, and a day or
two since he sent her his check for Is stcrl-
ing to purchase the dress for her birthday
present, which occurs on next Christmas day.
The people of Halifax could hardly believe
and to satisfy themselves of the genuinencss
of her age a reception was given at the Wa
verley House, to which all the best people of
the place thronged the mayor and wife, the
Belgian minister and his wife, representa-
tives of the British government and many
others being present. The ladies loaded her
down with gifts, and showered upon her
caresses ad lbitum, all of which the little
lady received in the childish, unaffected man.
ner, which is a marked Characteristic in her
department. She is, in fact, nothing but
child, and, at home, shows as much interest
in her dolls and playhouse as other little
misses who have never been before the pub
lie in any way. She takes especial delight
in exhibiting her presents to visitors who may
call, and without any show of aflectaton re-
lates the incidents of their presentation.
She is fondly attached to her mother,
who in turn idolizes the little ''midget' and
''hardly ever is out of her sight. Cornne
has a wonderful memory and when com.
hitting her parts, receiving the sentences
from her mothers lips; if she does not under
stand the meaning, she will stop short and
not proceed until she thoroughly understands
it, She has commenced to read and is now
engaged in studying the child's primer. She
also has a decided talent for music. and if
properly trained. as she will be, must become
in few years an accomplished musician.
The best of care is taken of health and men,
tai powers. every precaution being taken not
to overtax either. Little Corinne has dis.
solved all connection with the Murphy COM
pany, and when she takes the field again it
will be under new management. The
company will be called the Corinne Combi-
nation. She will perform Cinderella in the
'Magic Slipper" The combination will start
on its tour of theNew England circuit Deem
Der 20. and be absent six weeks, and if the
law relative to the performance of children
upon the stage is repealed, they will produce
"Cinderella' in Boston upon their return
Boston Sunday Globe.