Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

what original compliment I once received,
but which felt TO be q very genuine one.
On leaving the platform after singing the
old Scotch song, "CalleF Herrin." at one of
the Crystal Palace ballad concerts, OBJ
served signs of laughter among my fellow
artists, and it appeared that our conductor,
the celebrated August Manns, had just re-
marked: "Really, Miss Hope Glenn sang
that SO well that could smell the ish!'
CHRISTINE NELSON'S KINDNESS.
have left for the end all reference to my
American tour in 1888, which made in
company with Nine. Christine Nilsson. 1t
is needless to say that under the able man
agement Of Mr.. Abbey we enjoyed every
luxury that special railway cars and the
best hotels could provide. and I hope it is
needless, too, tor me to say what an immense
joy it was to me to find myself singing once
more to q real American audience, while
the warmth Of my reception quite surpassed
all my expectations, During all these
months found Nine. Nilsson most pleas
ant travelling companion. She has always
had rather a reputation for sternness; so
should like to give little instance Of her
real goodheartedness which came under my
observation.
One cold day we heard q small child
singing in the street under the hotel
windows. The prima donna Immediately
sent for her. and after talking kindly to her
and making her promise to go home and
take care OF her voice, she presented the
astonished and delighted little girl with q
sovereign.
have also been for concert tours through
England with both Albani and Patti. The
latter, with all her greatness, still manages
to retain charming simplicity and youth
fulness Of manner, which captiYates all
hearts.
One Of my most recent enterprises took me
to Biarritz last spring during the visit Of
Queen Victoria. On that occasion l had the
pleasure of meeting Princess Frederics Of
Pawel- -Rammingen at the house Of the En-
glish Consul, and at my concert on the fol-
lowing day, Her Royal Highness presented
me with an exquisite bouquet.
Altogether, az an American, like to
testify to the kindness and courtesy which
have met with in England, both in the busi-
ness and social relations Of life. There Is no
section Of London society more enjoyable
than the artistic and literary circles, which
always hold open hospitable door to talent
of every kind.
When my advice is asked-as it con-
stantly is-by young girls who are am
bilious to shine in the ranks of prime
donne, feel bound to warn them against
the almost insurmountable difficulties to be
encountered by young artist without rela-
tives near at hand, and no balance at the
bankers. At the same time / can never for
moment regret thatI myself acted con-
trary to my own theories Just now, above
all others. feel that fortune is smiling upon
me, for it is only few months ago that I
ad a1 b 20 At rvff
America by my marriage with Mr.. Richard
Heard, of Boston. On that occasion Sir
Arthur Sullivan, in the inevitable absence
of all nv relations, took my fathsF's place
before the altar, while my friend Nine.
Nordica took the leading part in the choral
service. have had many offers Of engage
ment in the United States, and before very
long we both look forward to crossing the
Atlantic together, and renewing acquaint-
ance with all my old friends.
HOPE GLENN.