The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-08-23

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original concert.
Frieda Hempel will appear in the
role OF her famous predecessor. She
will wear an exact copy Of the gown
worn by the nineteenth century diva
will sing the same arias, and play
her own Accomplishments to the same
group OF songs on the same piano
Jenny Lind played them-a piano
autographed by the Swedish Night
ingaie on the night Of her debut.
The centennial concert will be
given in Carnegie hall on the evening
OF October 6. Castle Garden. the
scene Of Jenny Lind's first American
triumph. has been transformed into
the Aquarium and thus Is deprieved
OF the honor OF housing another
memorial audience.
1t IL contemplated to hold a cen
tenniai exhibit. however. in the old
circular building In Battery park
from October I to October 10. Many
OF Jenny Lind's personal belongings
and interesting relies associated with
her tour here will be shown. The old
concert grand piano will have its
place Of honor.
On the afternoon OF October 8. the
park commissioners OF New York city
will present to the Aquarium a mar
BILE bust OF Jenny Lind and a portrait
Of the famous singer, both made for
her when she was in this country.
Other American cities where Jenny
Lind sang are arranging to celebrate
the day.
Jenny Lind was born In Stockholm
OF humble parents. She sang from
childhood and famous teachers be-
zane interested In her. Al IL. her
voice entirely failed. Four years
later II came back and her remark
able career began. Her first operate
role was Alice in M~eyerbeer's Rob
ert Ia Diable.' Having been &C
claimed in her own country and In
Norway. she carried her conquests
to the continent and to England.
She was probably the most talked
OF person In public life In all Europe
when Barnum. without having seen
her or heard her. persuaded her to
make a tour OF the United States. No
sooner was the contract signed than
the new impressario. according to his
autobiography. began to prepare h
public mind for the reception OF the
great songstress."
The steamer Atlantic that brought
her to this country, was saiuted NJ
Sandy Hook and again as she plowed
up the Narrows. Forty thousand
people assembled at the landing and
on the surrounding piers to greet
her. Triumphal arches marked her
pathway. Crowds surged around her
hotel and clamored for her appear
ance. Auctions for the sale OF tick
cts brought thousands OF buyers.
Genin, q hater-"a Mad Halter they
him-paid $225 for the first
New York ticket. His unheard OF
extravaganza made him famous. The
highest price paid for a single ticket
was In Providence. where the bit OF
pasteboard was knocked down to
Colonel Ross for $3.50.
The Nightingale gave about 1876
concerts In this country more than
IS in New York city. Everywhere
fought TO gain entrance to
the concert halls. Everywhere they
her with applause-and
admirers and charity
seekers besieged her. Extra concerts
had to be given to satisfy the throngs
and Jenny Lind herself added
more extra concerts for charity.
People prominent in public life
paid her great honors. Mayors and
presented their compli-
ments In person.
Jenny Lind broke her contract
with Barnum with Sc concerts yet
10 sing-but the great Snowman and
The Nightingale parted friends. While
In Boston. she was married
10 Otto Goldschmidt. composer and
and shortly thereafter re-
turned to Europe. In 1853. she took
up her residence In England, where
she died In 1887.
There il no record OF Jenny Lind's
voice. But the journals Of her time.
the few living people who heard her
Aad- these-te-w whom the memory has
been handed down all tell the same
story-"It was wonderful"