Dr Arne was once asked, by two vocalists of Covent Garden Theatre to decide whicli of them sang the the best. The day being appointed, both exerted themselves to the utmost, and when they had finished Arne, addressing the first, said, ‘As foi you, madam, you are the worst singer ] ever heard.’ £ Ah !’ exclaimed the other exulting, ‘ Don’t you see I was right I ‘Not so fasti’ said Arne. ‘I have i word fgr you. You cannot sing at all.’
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2281, 17 November 1891, Page 3
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80Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Temuka Leader, Issue 2281, 17 November 1891, Page 3
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