The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-13

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Arriving there the singer seemed
very i'll, but recovered somewhat after
a stay of three weeks. The improve
ment, however, was only temporary
and when a relapse occurred the physi-
clans gave up all hopes of her recov-
cry.
1t was the intention of Nine. Nor
dica when she went there to sail for
Genoa, where she was to meet her hus-
band, George w. Young, a New York
banker. She already had taken pas
sag for the voyage when the relapse
Lillian Nordica was an Anrsrican
singer OF worldwide fame. Her ad-
mirers ranged from the men of the
Bowery section Of New York, where
she had sung at mission meetings, TO
opera houses In all of the worlds great
musical c~enters. The purity of her
voice, employed in many tongues, had
delighted hundreds of thousands since
the day, forty years ago, she frst Up
peared in public as soprano soloist at
Grace church In Boston.
Nordica and Eames-although . the
latter was born of American parents
in far off China-were of old New EnE-
land stock, both claimed by the state
of Maine. and they made up a notable
American contribution to the operate
world. A farm house built by the
prima dOnna's great grandfather on a
hill just outside the village of Farm
ington, Maine, was Nordica's birth
place, in 1853. Her true name was
Lillian Norton. She changed 1t to the
Italian, NOrdica, twenty years later
when she began to study in Italy for
an operate career.
After her graduation from the New
England Conservatory of music at Bos-
ton, and successful singing of the lead
ing roles in several of the oratorios
given by the Haendel and Haydn So
ciety, she went to Europe, in 1878, as a
soloist with Gilmore's band. She clung
ar nPin1Je1U RI ole uui1u1 raIYrin and yuyo
we'll received by great audiences in the
Crystal palace, London, and the Trocad-
ero, Paris. She decided to remain in
Europe and attempt an operate career,
She went to Milan and became a pupil
Of Sangiovanni, and within six months
she had mastered ten operas.
Her debut in opera was at Brescia in
1879 in l. Traviata." After a trip to
before. Ambrose Thomas and the i'm
presariO, Vancorbeil, who engaged her
for the Grand operahouse in Paris. Her
first appearance there, in 1882, as Mar
guerlte in Faust, was a triumph. Tho
critics observed her American accent,
but said it gave piquaney to her tone,
and her acting was lauded as equal to
her singing.
She returned to America and toured
this country with great success. In
the succeeding years she appeared In
opera or concert in almost every city
of musical culture in the world. Her
"PN NSAA ANAuoS llIOlo LidH HIlN
operas. Her success with Wagnerian
roles became the pinnacle of her fame.
At Bsyreuth in 1884, she appeared as
Elsa In L~ohensrin and she is, perhaps.
best remembered in that part. She
received decorations of various sorts
abroad, and gifts with TOUT number from
friends at home. The stockholders of
the Metropolitan o~perahouse presented
her with a diamond tiara.
Her matrimonial ventures numbered
three. She was first married in 1882
to Frederick A. Cover, a wealthy cleo.
trician and a native of her state Of
ly after she had begun separation pro-
ceedings in 1884, Cover disappeared,
He attempted a balloon trip across the
English channel. Although the balloon
was later found. nothing was ever
heard or seen OF him..
In 1895, Nine, Nordica married Zolton
Dosme, a Hungarian army officer and
singer, from whom she secured a di-
Yorce in 1905.
Her third marriage was in London,
IN 1908, to George w. Young, a wealthy
New York banker. 1t was announced
at that time that Nordiea would retire
from the stage. but after a honeymoon
spent in part at the old Norton home
stead in Maine, she decided upon a fare .
well concert tour Of the world. 1t was
while making one leg of his trip on
the Dutch steamer Tasman that the &C.
cident and exposure brought on g
monia.
Nine. Nordica's admirers felt it to be
q particularly tragic circumstance that
the famous singer should have fallen
dangerously Ill on the other side of the
world. "'
The Nordica fortune must be large.
1t was published as a fact in 1903, thai
she had made S12S, 900 during that sea,
son alone. Much of her money went
toWafd realizing her dream of "a Bay
feuth IN America" She bought a largo
tract of land along the Hudson near
Ossining, and. with great enthusiasm
sketched plans for a great musical in.
slltute. 1t was said a million dollars
was back of the scheme, but it was
never brought to full realization.
Miss Ethel Sherman has gone to
oakes for a few days visit with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. A. Anderson has returned home
at Fergus Falls.
Mrs. James DAILY of B~eardsley. Mimi,
10 here visiting her daughter. Mrs. NJ
Z. Graham, of North Broadway.
Mrs. Richard Tyler gave a dinner nj
the Gardner hotel last evening. Covers
were placed for twelve guests.
Miss Mabel Overland went to Grand
FORKS yesterday where she will visit
with friends the remainder of the week,
Miss Emma Solem left yesterday for
her home at Fergus Falls. Mimi, where
she will spend the summer with her
parents.
Mrs. NJ. G. Graham of North Broad
way, returned home Saturday, after
spending the past three weeks visiting
relatives at Beardsley, MINI.
The auxiliary to the C. w. B. M,
of the Christian church will meet at
the home of Mrs. Campbell. of 1342
Second avenue south, on Thursday at
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
superintendent and Mrs. Edwards of
Moorhead will give a reception Friday
evening of this week for the Moorhead
teachers and their friends. The recep-
ton will be held at the high school,
Mrs. j. Fl. Worst. Mrs. w. A. Yod-
er, and A, Gilbert have issued invita- |
tions to a reception at Ceres hall for
Thursday afternoon. The affair is for
the faculty members of the Agricultur. |
al college and the hours 3 to $40 |
o'clock.
The Fargo Conservatory Of music
will give a general recital in Stones
auditorium on Friday evening by the
students of the conservatory. The pro-
gram will begin at Sis o'clock and is
as follows:
P~iano-vRondo from Sonatina.. .Reger
Gertrude Stewart
Piano-Fairies Music Box. ........ Hall
4 Swim in a Pool of Tears. 80. .Lynes
the Looking Glass ...... .Lynes
HSdViR Sand 4