The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-08-07


appearance has been one of the most attractive
features of the performances.
The rendering of the Anvil Chorus" hiss
proved very pleasing to the multitude, alhOu. t
has afforded matter for ridicnle and sarcastic
comments from the critics. Two hundred fire.
men IN uniform of red shirts, march forward with
military precision, and take their places each
with hammer in hand before the anvils. Dgent
practice has enabled them to perform their part
with commendabIe accuracy, and the ring of the
hammers falls in with the strains from instru-
ments and voices in pleasing concord.
Two great occurrences marked Tuesday the
English Day" One was the welcome given to
the Band Of the Grenader Guards. They we're
regarded as the representatives Of the British
people, and their attendance upon this Peace
Festival especially seemed to be taken as a token
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
/ Queen" was given by the combined singers and
/ instruments, Madam Rudersdorff performing the
solo part. It was exceedingly unfortunate that
a partial failure took place here, owing TO some
confusion produced by the organ, but it led to
I 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
up their voices, the organ roared, the cannon
Numbered and there was given such a majestic
invocation of blessing upon Her British Majesty
as might have reached the skies. The audience
signifed their sympathy by tumultuOus applause,
which seemed to suggest TO our visitors the pro-
priety of acknowledging the compliment. Sud
denly and most Unexpectedly, the strains of the
" Star SpanCled Banner were heard. The red
coats were playing our favorite American air. 1t
was thrilling surprise, which falling upon the |
already excited multitude, kinded very frenzy |
of enthusiasm. The audience aud chorus rose en- |
D1asse and with waving Of hats and bandkerchiefs |
and every form Of cutlery, showed their delight. |
1t was 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
,,,-, ,,l C,,,I, o,-,c,,;,, With
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 lGrenadler) Regiment. They
are under the lead of the stawart Herr Saro, who
bears in German the title Of the Trumpeter of
Guvelotte" from his heroic conduct on that
He appeared with his seven medals
and the iron cross on bis breast, at the head of
noble looking set OF men. They are greeted with
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. Tie
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 Garde
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 ,
heir kindly feeling toward brave people the
first friends of the American Republic. The
browning performance of this day was that of
he Marseilaise." The soul-strring strains of
his composition are admirably adapted to such
rendering as could be given by great multitude
IF voices with all grand accomplishments. The =,
ull resources were brought into play. The
Frenchmen themselves we're evidently inspired ;
" hearing their national air given as they had
never heard it before. This performance is deemed
,y many to have been the eliminating point of !;
lie Jubilee. Certainly it would be hard to con-
,eive 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-
non like multitude attended, viz, at Gilmore's
benefit. The number present was near sixty
housaud The sight of such a 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
,reat tempest
The Jubilee has been O success. Musical
fleets have been produced such as have not been
leard before A great impulse has been given
o musical culture IN this country. and higher
standard established. Three eminent pianists
performed at intervals through the Jubilee but f
heir efforts. however mastery, were almost 7
hown away in a building like the Coliseum. The ,
Cornet Quartette Of the Emperor William have
.so appeared several times, bat their music also t
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