The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-05-19
LAST NIGHTS CONCERT.


city, but the large and select audi
ence which welcomed them at Music
Hall last evening, showed by the
fact of its assemblage that these two
talented singers had not been for
gotten. They were both received
with the greatest cordiality. A calm
has prevailed in musical circles in
Honolulu for long time past, but
now we can look forward to de-
lightful though short season from
these two artists now with us and it
behooves everyone to take advantage
of these concerts. To the sympa.
thetic musical mind there is a pure
and serene enjoyment in listening to
good music, whether instrumental
or vocal. The programme opened
with piano duet march, Hero
ique," by Schubert, excellently
played by Miss Castle and Mr.. G.
S. Babcock. 1t would have been
heard to greater advantage by the
audience had the cover Of the piano
been raised, the sound, as it was, re-
naming on the stage. Mr.. Charles
Turner next appeared and gave an
exquisite rendering of the song,
"The Last Watch" by Pinsuti.
His voice is remarkable for its rare
compass, evenness and sweetness,
and his style and finish were fault
less. Mr.. Turner's reception was
very enthusiastic. The choral club
rendered a part song, "Arrow and
the Song by Hay, in very effec-
tive manner, the solo being sung by
Mrs. Hanford. Miss Montague re-
ceived quite an ovation upon her
appearance on the stage. Her first
number was that beautiful song of
CAMS, "Sing, Sweet Bird" and
she sung it as only an artist can.
Miss Montague is gifted with a
pure, sympathetic voice, its natural
sweetness and power being supple
mented by careful artistic cultiva-
ton. Her audience was very enthus-
iastic and insisted upon an encore.
She responded with that touching
melody, {" Home, Sweet Home" of
which two verses were sung, with a
power of vocalization seldom heard.
A genuine tenderness and feeling
were thrown into the words that
thrilled every listener, so that
"The music in our hearts we bore
Long after it was heard no more"
Miss Montague received several
beautiful floral tributes. Messrs. j.
w. Yarndley and G. L. Babcock
next played an allegro movement
from sonata in F., by Beethoven.
1t was clearly played, but there is
very little of interest to the compo-
sition. The Choral Club sang another
part song, this time without accom-
paniment, and it was rendered with
good expression, the voices blending
nicely. 1t is to be hoped the men,
bers will stick together and continue
in their good work. Such an organ
ization is just what is wanted here.
Miss Montague was heard again in a
Grand Aria, "Ombua Leggiera, "
accompanied by the orchestra. Our
previous opinion of her singing was
fully carried out in this number, and
much dramatic feeling was shown
by the gifted cantatrice. An encore
was demanded but not responded
to. The playing of the orchestra
was scrambling, and Mr.. Berger,
who conducted it, had difficult
task to keep them with the singer.
The clarionets might have been dis.
pensed with; they were off the key
all the time. Mr.. Turner gave 9
beautiful rendition of Adams Christ
mas song, "Noel,". so much so thai
he was compelled to return and re-
peat verse. A violin solo by Mr.
Yarndley followed and was playet
in his usual careful and pleasing
manner. The concert concluded
with two scenes from Donizetti'.
opera, +" Lucia di Lammermoor.
In the first scene Miss Montague
appeared as Lucia and Miss BERTHE
Won Holt as Alice. This afforded
the former fine opportunity for tn
display of her histrionic abilities
and the audience listened witt
breathless attention. Miss Won Hol
did remarkably well for first ap
pearance in such role, and adde,
much to the enjoyment of the scene
But the final climax was reache,
when Mr.. Turner as Edgar appear
ed. In the duo with Miss Montagu
they raised the audience to hig
pitch of just enthusiasm, and til
theatre rang with applause. TIL
playing of the orchestra in the earl
part of the selection was poor, bu
it improved toward the end. MI
Berger conducted very efficiently
and during the evening Mr.. Bal
cocks accomplishments added niue
to the enjoyment of the concer
The second concert will take plaC