The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-08-07

appearance has been one of the most attractiv
features of the performances.
The rendering of the Anvil Chorus" hG
proved very pleasing to the multitude, althou.
has afforded matter for ridicnle and sarcasti
comments from the critics. Two hundred fire
men IN uniform of red shirts, march forward wit
military precision, and take their places eacI
with hammer in hand before the anvils. Digen
practice has enabled them to perform their par
with commendabIe accuracy, and the ring of tn
hammers falls in with the strains from instru
ments and voices in pleasing concord.
Two great occurrences marked Tuesday tn
" English Day" One was the welcome given t
the Band Of the Grenadier Guards They wer,
regarded as the representatives of the British
people, and their attendance upon this Peace
Festival especially seemed to be taken as ticker
of friendship. As the bear-skin caps and scarlet
coats appeared from the far away entrance, burst
of applause greeted them. After exhibiting their
skill in several compositions, God Save the
Queer" was given by the combined singers and
instruments, Madam Rudersdorff performing the
solo part. 1t was exceedingly unfortunate that
partial failure took place here, owing to some
confusion produced by the organ, but it led to a
pleasant episode, for Gilmore, stepping down
from the stand, handed the baton to Godfrey,
leader Of the English Band He took things in
hand energetically, and having led his own musi-
clans through the air, gave the signal TO the great
multitude of performers Then the singers lifted
Il, bo b.,
/ Numbered and there was given such majestic
/ invocation of blessing upon Her British Majesty
as might have reached the skies. The audience
/ signifed their sympathy by tumutuous applause,
which seemed to suggest to our visitors the pro-
/ priety of acknowledging the compliment Sud
denly and most Unexpectedly, the strains of the
81 Star Spangled Banner" were heard. The red
coats were playing our fayorte American air. 1t
was thrilling surprise, which falling upon the
already excited multitude, kindled a very frenzy
of enthusiasm. The audience and chorus rose en-
masse, and with waving of hats and handkerchiefs
and every form Of outcry showed their delight.
1t was q tremendous scene nothing quite equal
to it took place again. When at length the Band
we're permitted TO withdraw, they were followed
by cheer upon cheer, until the last CLEAN of the
scarlet uniform had disappeared.
The great German Prima Donna, Madam Lieut.
ner made her first appearance on this day, and
created great sensation. The musical critics
regard her voice as superior in many respects to
any ever heard in this country. 1t combines vast
power and marvellous compass with exquisite
sweetness and flclle execution. With apparently
the utmost ease, she sent the clear notes into
every corner Of the vast building. The audience
was entranced and testified their delight by an
encore that threatened to blow off the roof of the
structure. Her performance on successive days
has only enhanced the high estimate first put
upon her. She has been the bright particular star
OF the Jubilee
Wednesday was the German Day" Great
interest was felt in the appearance of the Band
of Kaiser Franz (Grenadler) Regiment They
are under the lead of the stawart Herr Saro, who
bears in German the title Of the Irumpeter Of
Gravelotte," from his heroic conduct on that
battlefield. He appeared with his seven medals
and the iron cross on his breast, at the head of
and are soon engaged in performance.
Their playing was of splendid quality, and afforded
vast delight. The Germans, who were out in
force, were carried away by the sight and sound :
and when an excess of American enthusiasm was |
excited by " Hail Columbia" the whole vast |
multitude was kindled to the highest pitch Tic
ringing music of the Watch on the Rhine"
ended the performance of the Prussian Band |
and they retired, leaving in our minds new con-
ceptions of what military music can be made.
France received the honors of the next day, |
which gathered around the Band of the Gards |
RepubEcaiae. 1t is the general verdict that this
Band has borne off the palm from all gathered at
this Worlds jubilee. For spirit precision,
aud nicely of execution, none can quite equal
them. An extraordinary welcome was given
them. as if the people were anxious to show
their kindly feeling toward brave people, the
first friends of the American Republic. The
browning performance of this day was that of
the Marseillase." The sOul-strring strains of
this composition are admirably adapted to such a
rendering as could be given by great multitude
Of voices, with all grand accomplishments. The
full resources were brought into play. The
Frenchmen themselves were evidently inspired
BY hearing their national air given as they had
never heard it before This performance is deemed
by many to have been the eliminating point of
.he jubilee. Certainly it would be hard to con-
,eve of anything more magnificent.
There is not space to enter into further details
The audiences continued to increase in size, the
price of admission having been lowered, until on
occasion of the Presidents visit in the second
week, the building was full On one other occa-
on a like multitude attended, viz, at Gilmore's
benefit The number present was near sixty
thousand. The sight of such multitude is very
Impressive. The combined hum of little move
nents is like the noise of the surf and when ex-
,ited applause breaks out it is as the roar of a
,reat tempest.
The Jubilee has been q success. Musical
fleets have been produced such as have not been
heard before. A great impulse has been given
10 musical culture IN this country. and a higher
standard established. Three eminent pianists
at intervals through the Jubilee, but
heir efforts, however mastery were almost
hown away in building like the Coliseum. The
COrnet Quartette of the Emperor William have
llsO appeared several times, bat their music also
5 better adapted to a smaller auditorium The
rreat features of the Jubilee have been The GRAND