The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-02-19


Observation-Disclosures the conclusion of the re-
view OF the Infantry in the palace yard on the
18th inst, His Majesty in person presented Mr..
Berger, the Bandmaster, with beautifully finished
heavy gold pointed star, decoration, which His
Majesty stated in few remarks made the occa-
sion, was from the Queen, token o: respect for
Mr. Bergers fidelity and efficiency in the discharge
OF his duty as leader OF the band. On the front aud
centre of the star is representation of p,dOHlou
or iabu stick, encircled by the words, " No kou
Akamai, for your skill. On the diverse is the
inscription. " Presented by Her Majesty the Queen
10 II. Berger, Feb'y H. 1879" We are indebted TO
the p O. advertiser for the above description of the
engraving on the decoration. The star is vRlued
at about $50, and was manufactured by Mr.. Wenner
OF this city. II is an exceedingly handsome deco
ration, as We understand from those who have seen
1t, privilege We have not yet enjoyed. We agree
with our contemporary that this token OF respect
and appreciation is worthily bestowed.
The CONCERT of the Amateur Musical Society of
Honolulu, at the Lyceum, on Friday evening, the
l4th inst was 10 every OF the term splendid
success. The audience was large and select The
music, vocal and instrumental, was both artistic
and melodOus. The first part of the programme
consisted of Haydn's Oratorio, The Creation, part
rsi, aud rendered 10 a style that reflects credi.
upon all who participated. The solos in the first
feAs as well As bIS NnoTueee1 were cnarmlngy rem
dered. Mr.. Glade sang his parts exceedingly well.
His recitative, - In the Beginning" as well as the
air, Rolling in Foaming Billows," were sung with
skill and hne musical taste, in q rich bass voice
Mr.. c. Cooke sang the air, Now vanish before the
Holy beams" in clear tenor voice, and in good
taste. Mrs. John q. Patty, the prima donna, sang
the air, +" With Verdure Clad,n exquisitely. This
lady is gifted with sweet, powerful voice of great
richness, which she manages with consummate art,
apparently without an effort. Her singing ELECTED
CREST applause, and was partially rewarded with q
beautiful boquet of flowers. The first part con-
cluded with tue chorus The Heavens are Telling"
By the full class with fue effect
Part second-chorus, Mlserere by Verdi. with the
full force Of the Society gwen in splendid style
The duet LAmi:e," on the violin and piano, by
Messrs. Bernard and Berger, was performance of
high merit, BY two masters, each of whom gave
proof 10 the above performance OF their knowledge
OF music, well their and skill In its pro-
ductiOn. In this community, where these gentle
mems proficiency in music Is SO well understood
and appreciated, IL is unnecessary to say more.
Miss Boyd sang two solos" Lovely Spring" and
Goat Bels''-admirably, in both of which she dis.
played not only skill artist but gave proof OF
the possession OF q clear, rich voice, which she
knows how to manage. This admirably illus
trated In her rendering the echo, in the second
piece, with such elesrness and good taste. The
duet, Love and War by Mes>rs. Davies and
Walker was sung in the very best style Of the art
There Is much melody in the voices of both gentle
men-Mr. Davies as a clear tenor and Mr.. Walker
as rich basso. The singing of these gentlemen
was highly appreciated and admired; they were
loudly eneored. The performances concluded with