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330 Mrs. Jones has taken New York by storm, and showed she is a great singer.—New York Clipper. She is the greatest singer that ever sung in Jersey City. The applause that greeted her would make even the great Patti happy.—Evening Journal, Jersey City.

She sings like Patti, without the slightest visible effort, her voice is well cultivated, her high notes enable her to effectually render the most difficult compositions, and her low tone is peculiarly deep, intense and masculine.—New York World.

It has been truly said that the great colored soprano stands without an equal in her race, and few in any race.—New York Times.

Recalled again and again she sang "The Cows are in the Clover" very effectively, her upper notes being especially sweet. She received an ovation.—New York Herald, April 17, 1892.

Her voice coming from a skin as white as her teeth would be counted the wonder of all lands—it is a strong and beautiful voice, that sounds with the steadiness of a trumpet. Though it does not ring with passion it shakes your heart.—The Sun, Friday, April 29, 1892.

It is an indisputable fact that she possesses a most wonderful vocal organ of extraordinary compass, exceeding sweetness and a delightfully perfect, distinct enunciation. "Black Patti" was given an enthusiastic reception when she appeared. She sang a cavatina by Meyerbeer smoothly and well. Her voice is sweet and tender, and has a pleasing mezzo strain in it.—Cleveland Plain Dealer, November 15, 1892.

She appeared and sang as only she can, and her reception was one continuous round of applause, stilled only as her voice was heard.—Buffalo Courier, Monday, November 15, 1892.

Mrs. Jones is quite a marvel as a colored cantatrice. Her upper notes are phenomenally clear and pure, and she has many of the arts of the leading prima donnas. She was received with great cordiality.—The Syracuse Standard, Syracuse, November 12, 1892. Her voice is a fine soprano, particularly full and sweet in the upper register. She possesses a good presence, and as "Aida" or as "Selika" in "L'Africaine" would undoubtedly create a sensation.—The Philadelphia Press, Saturday, December 3, 1892.