MELBA, MADAME [Nellie Porter Armstrong] (1859-), British singer (see 18.90), was the organizer of many charitable efforts during the World War, and collected considerable sums for war charities. In 1918 she was created D.B.E.
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MELBA, MADAME [Nellie Porter Armstrong] (1859-), British singer (see 18.90), was the organizer of many charitable efforts during the World War, and collected considerable sums for war charities. In 1918 she was created D.B.E.