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“ In 1878 the Abbott English opera company was organized, with Mr. Wetherell as assistant manager. She travelled throughout the country, singing to crowded houses and enthusiastic audiences, and presenting mostly light operas, her favorites being, "The Daughter of the Regiment," "Paul and Virginia," "Chimes of Normandy, "and "Martha." Her operas were noted for the costly, tasteful, and historically correct costumes. Miss Abbott was warm-hearted and philanthropic in the extreme. ”

“ Talmage's Tabernacle, and Plymouth church, Brooklyn, and the Madison avenue Baptist church, New York city. The last two used the money to remodel the organs, on which were placed memorial tablets to the donor. ”