The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-07-30
The Entertainmept a M,,,0 H.r.

The promoters of this entertainment bava
reason 70 congratulate themselves on the success
Of the performances of last Saturday evening at
the Music Hall, where a large attendance was
most excellently entertained BY some of our best
amatuer musical and dramatic talent.
The symphony Club under the able direction Of
MIR. Marques, contributed two numbers to the pro-
gramme, the performances of which was character
izea almost throughout by a finish that was most
gratifying TO listen to. The Club would benefit BY
some good double BASES, to give more body 70
their playing,
Our old friend. Mrs farley, capitally portrayed
by Mrs. Bckerton, introduced her wonderful wax
work exhibition TO the audience, whose visibility
wase1cited by the learned dispositions of the
| of her mounted figures
Miss Michaels powerful voice was heard to ad-
vantage IN the exacting solo from "Robert le Dia-
pie, sung IN manner that called forth the hearty
plaudits of the audience.
The trio from Jerusalem by Miss and Mr.
aiichaels and Mr.. Hasselman was artisticaIly
rendered, and received wel-merited encore and
Mr.. Hasselman's solo Romance of Hamlet"
showed that Centleman's vocal attainments 10 be
| of high order,
The piano Accomplishments were PLAYED by Miss
Castle in her usual polished style In future con-
eeits II would be well to have the piano on the
stage, as neither singer nor accompanyist can do
themselves justice with such a distance interven
| ing as was the case on Saturday evening
Mr.. Mlchaels cornet solos were we'll PLAYED
save III the matter of time, and his fgymnastic'i
Il
that from this gentleman's extensive repertoire,
more suitable and less time-worn pieces than the
blue Bells of Scotland" and Yankee Doodle
| were not chosen.
The entertainment concluded with the capital
| farce entitled ''Who is Who?" Mr. Atkinson as
NJ Bdm6ietoR gave a representation of the for
getiul old gentleman who gets himself into such
dltnculties by mixing up the identity Of one nd-
udual with that of another. SicaHhopper in the
person OF MIR. j. +. Brown was, as his part called
Tor, subdued, and his perplexng situations caused
| much merriment, while Mr.. Holdsworth gave
graphic portrait of the Valet of haristocratic
circles, veritable masher of high life below
stairs; his makeup and manner were both excel
lent The ladies engaged in the piece were Miss
Wodehouse and Mrs Hayley, both of whom are
| much to be commended for their distinct and
pleasing articulation, not word either of them
SAID being lost IN transit across the footlights.
Miss Wodehouse, who we understand il new to the
ranks OF Ihala, played the part of Cieely with the
GOODNESS OF practical performer, and with dis
play OF aptitude for theatricals that leads us to
hope she will frequently be included in the caste
| oil plays produced by our amateurs. Anyone
familiar with the London housemaid of the
superior" class would recognize the faithfuness
| OF Mrs Hayley's representation of Matilda Jane
with her e1travagant airs and graces, her elabor-
| ate and oHtIe costume. This lady ia a decided
| acquisition to the Amateur Dramatic Club; her
acting IS easy and natural and her stage business
is invariably good Taking il all in ALL there was
small chance given for uufavorable criticism as
evident from the enthusiastic demonstration Of
satisfaction that greeted the actors as the curtain
fell THE Man m THy PR.