The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-07-06

porphyry, winch was quarrled, pollshed, ana 90
ready for putting together in Weisenstadt, Uppe
Franconia. The bronze work was cast from can
non purchased from the Danish Government
The pedestal has four representations in bass,
reherO Of the four principal uses Of water, steam
water power, navigation, and the fisheries; anc
the top of the pedestal is surmounted by tho
Genius Of Water, a female in heroic size pouring
down the longed-for rain Especially in the Islands,
from all accounts) from hundreds OF jets pierced
in her outstretched fingers. All around the top
Of the pedestal there must be 100 jets or more.
The exterior basin is represented by four boys
with animals, holding them in different pastures,
which are pouring out water for the use Of the
thirsty passers by. 1t il a very fine piece ofcon-
ception and ingenuity.
On the banks Of the Ohio river | came upon
the suspension bridge which joins the States Of
Ohio and Kentucky together. 1t was put up at
a cost of 81 800 900 by the celebrated engineer,
John Roehling. The entrance to this magnificent
bridge is greatly married by the inferior buildings
in close proximity to it; but once upon the struc-
ture and its beauty is apparent TO the most casual
observer, as q magnificent view Of the river and
the surrounding scenery can be obtained from il.
The distance between the towers is l,057 feet,
and including its approaches, is 1882 feet in
length and thirty-six feet wide. The towers are
go feet in length and the cables TO sustain this
immense span are n foot in diameter, consisting
Of 10. 800 wires, and are 1903 feet above low water
mark. / was told that it has the largest span Of
any bridge in the world, with the exception Of
one which ] cannot recall at present. A tax Of
three cents is levied upon foot passengers, and on
vehicles a proportionatc amount, 10 Us to help
pay for the bridge, and also for wear and tear.
Steamers were constantly plying backwards and
forwards, which also added to the diversity Of
the scene.
After leaving the bridge and its numberless
connections, trod my way through the crowded
streets to where my Columbus friends were stay
ing, and found them getting ready to make an
excursion up one Of the numerous hills in and
around the place. Joining the party, we were
taken to the foot Of the hill in a street car. which
was oyercrowded as usual, and only afforded
standing room for the party. We were then
transferred to another car, which landed us at the
top Of the hill. The day being beautifully clear,
we were well rewarded for our trouble. Stretch
ing round below us was the city, the air there be-
ing thick and smoky compared with the ex-
h~ileratiDg influence of that which we were enjoy
ing. In the distance was the State Of Kentucky,
with its villages and farm houses forming n pleas
ing background to the panorama. Immediately
below us was the reservoir, which il having
another addition made to it. The water il
pumped up from the river a hight of 300 feet or
thereabouts. Scattered here and there amongst
the trees were some fine residences. After seeing
all that was to be seen there, we again retraced
our steps. We visited the water-works of the
city, which has the finest of machinery. The
daily amount Of water pumped is 464 900 900
gallons.
Next morning there was what is familiarity
known as a Scotch mist, which made sightseeing
rather difficult. In the meantime | secured my
seats for the matinee that afternoon. They wero
in the middle Of the first overture when we
arrived, and all the doors being shut 30 as not 20
inconvenience those within with the noise Of late
corners, which is AN extremely good idea. During
this time we took a ramble round the building so
as to have ome knowledge Of it. 1t is on the
corner Of Elm and Fourteenth streets, was COM
menced in September, 1876, and is not quite
finished yet. 1t is 1913 feet long, 17s feet wide,
and $50 feet to the highest pinnacle; these are
outside measurements. The seating capacity 10
4 1913. The overture being finished, the doors
were thrown open. and there was a general rush,
which rather impcded than quickened matters.
The first thing that strikes the eye over the sea
Of heads is the organ, which is seen 10 best adj
vantage upon entering the hall. It's strong yer.
teal and horizontal lines Of framed construction,
the tower-like projections Of the wings, the
striking contrast between the warm cherry wood
and the rich display Of gold and silver
pipes, and the marked lights and recesscs and
carved surfaces OF the entire front elevation. The
pipes range in size from thirty-twO feet long
twenty-six inches wide 20 seyen-eights OF an inch
in length; there are elghty-one stops and 6,277
the organ has five bellows, worked by Eve
motors, which are driven by n six.inch
main. 1t is the third or fourth largest organ In
the world, that in the Albert Hall in London
being the largest. The interior is lined with
either rose or cherry wood, and % sum il up, all
N all, il is an extremely fine piece Of workman
ship, and reflects great credit upon the donor
Mr.. Springcr), the architects, and workmen.
Having obtained our seats in the auditorium, in
he third row from the front, we listened 20 the
jweet strains Of music and song which were
poured upon our ears by world-renowned and
ocal %artistes. Appended is Ne programme
Unfinished Symphony, Schubert, (Allegro mode
alto; Andante con moto), orchestral; aria, "In
N'oNh hNii ENi AnASh AN"EiN hfNNSg ND@nihB
Ir. NJ. W. Whitney; aria, Penelope weaving a
garment (Odysseus), Bruch, Miss Emma Crancb;
Cujus Amman (Stabat Mater), Rossini,
Mr.. Christian Fritsch; Capriccio, OPP. 4, Graed-
orchestra; Loreley, List, Mrs. Il. Aline
)sgood. IntermissIon. Selections from I" Loben-
rim, - Wagner; Vorspiel, orchestra; Lobengrin's
and Departure, Mr.. Charles Adams;
to the Dance, Weber (adapted for
by Hector Berlioz), orchestral; recitative,
Awake Saturnia, > aria, - Hence, hence away"
Handel, Miss Annie Louise Cary;
,lenuet, Boccherini, string orchestra; song, " The
Gounod, Sig. g.. Tagliapietra; Sextette,
lucia, Donizetti, Mrs. Osgood, Miss Cranch;
'Iessrs. Adams, Fritsch, Tagliapietra and Whit
ley. There were over 500 members on the stage
to the chorus, and 100 musicians Of
Professor Thomas Orchestra. When Miss Annie
4ouise Cary came forth on the stage she was
JAILED with immense enthusiasm, more so than
he others, and on conclusion Of her piece the APP
Dlause was turned iuto a perfect ovation. The
udience cheered with delight, and did not desist
ghen even Mr.. Thomas 1.-THE leader) raised bis
atom for the beautiful menuet Of Boccherini 10
e commenced. The music was completely
rOwned BIZ the uproar which continued ill the