John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music… (1880)
“ Bland, Mrs., is the daughter of an Italian Jewess of the name of Romanzini, and was first introduced into public life by a Mr. Cady, hair dresser to the Royal Circus, who heard and approved of her voice while an infant, and by the consent of her mother she was engaged at a small salary. She soon distinguished herself by her wit and pleasing manner of singing, and rapidly advanced in the good opinion of her audience. Miss Romanzini soon aspired to a regular stage, and was engaged by Mr. ”
