The British Musical Biography

[E] Mullen, Adelaide, soprano vocalist, born
in Dublin. Daughter of Benjamin Mullen,
Lay-vicar of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Studied
at the Alexandra College, Dublin, and with
J. B. Welch. Was first introduced to public
notice by the late Sir Robert Stewart, at a
concert of the University Choral Society. In
March, 1882, she sang at a State Concert, and
at the musical inauguration of the National
Exhibition, Dublin, in August, being then an
amateur. Iir May, 1883, she gave her first
concert in Dublin, and since then has pursued
a successful career, appearing in Edinburgh,
1885; Glasgow, 1886; and at the Crystal
Palace Concerts, INIarch 19, 1887. In 1888
she was engaged by Mr. William Ludwig for
his concerts of Irish music in the United
States, and has since twice visited Ainerica.
Toured with the Burns-Crotty Company in
1891-2. Married, April 26, 1888, Henry
Beaumont, the tenor vocalist (q.v.).

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