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Show HONORS FOR MME. MELBA. ; The decoration conferred by King Edward upon Mme. Melba recently In England, being that given as a recognition recog-nition for- prominence in -science, art and music has never before been bestowed be-stowed upon a woman. This distinction distinc-tion Is the second time Mme. Melba has been similarly honored, the first being the decoration of the order of literature and art presented her by King Oscar of Sweden, Mme. Melba. being at that time the only foreigner upon whom the order had been bestowed. Mme,- Melba will bring both of these' decorations, to America when she comes for the concert con-cert tour arranged for her during the coming season by Manager Charles A. Ellis.- ' |