The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-13

al o1ner persons, must study intelIiga,tlv
ner INDIVIDUAL health conditions Sbs r,,,,s,
ieaFh now TO keep herself we'll tn rr;,1
VIC Is ambitious to sing need not danv her
sen ANYTHING she fancies at the tabla ,,,,iSs.
Inat particular thing happens to disagras
Win her', or unless. indeed, she is TO anSear
oh tne stage that same day. On the dsv of
very little. u eat
Soup is really the best food for singers
strong soup, well made. Rare beef is 49,
Iru1 and vegetables. Pastry and sWeats
are not good, but are to be avoided more
because they hurt the complexion than be-
cause they affect the voice especially "
Mest wines may young singer allow
III she really means to succeed. no wines
az all don't believe in wine, it hurts the
throat almost invariably. Some Young
SINGERS, know, are not strong, aud doctors
prescribe claret for them, but it is had
practice to drink it. For myself. never
eoucn wine, drink water, or, if | need
in it.n --''AJ
III you were interested in a girl with a
voice would YOU have her go in for athletics
70 Dnlid herself up physicallyr
mat would be ruinous policy. The girl
VINO Is going to take rank as a singer must
keep out OF the gymnasium. She can't
renee She can't row. She can't ride
horseback. I enjoy nothing more than
horseback riding, and ride well. usad To
ride about Mt. Vernon up ABOVE here when
was only six years old. But have given
up all that entirely. / never ride now. II
lnterleres with the firmness and evenness of
the voice and gives atremolo.
walking Is the singers exercise. The
singer who has good pair of legs must
think herself highly fortunate. can walk
three or four hours at good pace and do
SO frequently. l believe in regular exercise
ana the best way TO take it is to drive. then
leave the carriage for awhile, but let it fol-
low to pick you up if you find yourself get
ting tired.
III were interested in a student would
urge her to be careful about the sort of air
she oreathes. 1t is very necessary Co give
attention to the ventilation of ones bed
room. Itshould not have fire in it and
the air should be frequently renewed. She
should not associate too closely with tobac-
CO users. Even the fumes of the weed are
bad for the throat"
How would you dress young singerw
mo directions are necessary except the
hint that good voices have been spoiled be-
fore now by tight lacing. | believe in a
well made and properly fitted French corset.
but it should not be drawn closely enough
to impede free breathing and the proper ex-
pansion of the lungs. Growing girls es-
pecially should be careful not to practice
with lacings tightly drawn
Everything is summed up in the advice
to take sensible care of ones self The
singer must go to bed early and not allow
herself to get tired. Sac mustn't fret.
WEAKNESS and worry tell on the voice ter
ribly. She must have as few outside cares
as possible, concentrate her efforts in sin
gle direction, live for her art and live
happily.
Now then, you must say that I've en-
joyed my American tour so much, and give
my love to everybody. l have to sing in
Albert hall on May IA, and then am going
to Craig-y-Nos to see my own little private
theater and have such lovely time.
Coming backP o, it's all in white and
gold aud-'going to sing here againp Pm
so much attached to it and-'shant you hear
me againF The opening performance Will
be SO pretty, and-if you really love me yet
you'd better hear me before sail away"
Patti was to have paid 81 500 for her pas
sage and that of her suite on the City of
Paris, sailing April 90. The accident to the
fast steamer has made her anxious about
getting across in season for her first concert
on the other side.