Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/B/Bland, Mrs

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. Daly, manager of the Dublin Theatre, where she was well received.

When Mrs. Wrighten left the stage, the managers found great difficulty in supplying her place. Among others, Miss Romanzini was en-gaged for that purpose, and in a short time she proved herself an excellent substitute. The public were greatly pleased with her performance of the page, in "Richard Coeur de Lion," which added much to the popularity of the piece, and her fame.

In the summer of 1789 she went to Liverpool, and became a favorite with the inhabitants of that place, both as an actress and as a concert singer. About this period she married Mr. Bland, brother to Mrs. Jordan, by whom she had several children. This lady, both as an actress and as a singer, afforded much pleasure to the public.