- Stewart, Nellie
[E] Stewart, Nellie, soprano vocalist, born
in Australia. Created on the Australian stage
the heroines in the later Gilbert-Sullivan
operas, being particularly successful in the
"Mikado." Organised and directed a com-
pany with success, and being advised to visit
England, took her farewell at Melbourne, in
" Paul Jones," January 22, 1891. Made her
first appearance at the Prince of Wales'
Theatre, London, February 6, 1892, in " Blue-
eyed Susan," with much success.entry id: 395-L-43

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