| Variations of Name | Josephine Jacombs | Josephine Sarah Popplewell | Madame Rosa |
| Biography | Madame Rosa Bird is a soprano singer. She came to England in 1897 after appearing several times professionally in Sydney. She studied in London with Mr. Henry Blower, and made her first appearance at the Albert Hall five months later. Subsequently she studied with Marchesi, and afterward appeared in London at a concert at which the Princess of Wales was present. Later she sang at the Albert Hall at the big Empire Concert, and represented Australia. On this occasion she was presented to the King, who complimented her on her singing. She organised the musical reception given to Lord Kitchener, when Prince Christian received the guests. In 1906 Mrs. Popplewell sang Princess Henry of Battenberg's songs before the royal composer. A week later she was presented to the King and Queen of Spain at Cowes, when the Princess complimented her on her singing. |