The American Girl and Patience in Opera Training
Madame Johanna Gadski discusses the American girl pursuing opera, emphasizing that talent is not guaranteed by youth or fortune. She urges honest self-assessment, patient development, and ethical family sacrifices, noting the need to balance ambition with practical training and the realities of an artist’s demanding life.
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America
Germany
Tom
Brunhilde
Isolde
Berlin Opera
Wagner
Mozart
Verdi
Idowne
Needlework for Household Decoration Using New Braids
An article discusses innovations in filet and square mesh for decorating home linens, detailing stitches such as Bars Romaine and wheel or spider work, and contrasts seeding and drawn-work methods. It also touches on the life of a singer balancing craft, praise, and home life, emphasizing fulfillment beyond stage success.
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Point Des Alpes
Iesis
la Jose
Etiquette of Cards for Visiting Calls and Social Duties
Mrs Wright and Mrs Howe discuss etiquette for leaving visiting cards, timely calls, and social duties. Card use strengthens friendships, signals address, and guides introductions. Instructions cover leaving cards, who’s addressed, timing after invitations, and duties after teas or receptions. Rosamond’s coming out prompts practical tips on upholding society duties.
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Mrs. Howe
Rosamond
Mrs. Wright
Broiled Fish and Potatoes with Maitre d Hotel Butter
Recipe notes describe broiled mackerel or haddie with butter, plus forming potato and cheese molds. Instructions detail grating cold potatoes, mixing with eggs and seasonings, forming balls, frying, and topping centers with maitre d hotel butter. A separate potato and cheese mold uses thin potato slices, pepper, salt, and milk to set.
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Maitre d' Hotel
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Caarles Dwyer
The
Madame Johanna
Gadski
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Johanna Gadski
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