The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1892-08-09
THE coNcoRDIA.
Members of the Portuguese Band En-
terrain their Friends.

BULLETIN representative to a gate on
Beretania street leading to the rear
of the Catholic Mission. Passing
sentry he was conducted through
temporary lanai hung round with
flags and lanterns into the practice
room of the Portuguese Catholic
Band, or Concordia. This was Mon
day evening at half-past seven. The
band was not playing or practiring.
Its shining new silver instruments,
received by last steamer, were the
only evidences in the room of the
existence of the band. These were
displayed with effect on a table in
one corner. Flags of different ma
tions were nicely drapod ON the
walls, the American and the British
being as conspicuous as the Portu-
guese colors. Evergreens and vines
brought from the woods by the boys
themselves, spangled here and there
with bright flowers, completed,
along with dozens of lamps and can
dies, a beautiful effect.
The band boys were hurrying to
and fro between the room and a
lanai behind it. They were making
a clinking of deli and glasses and
bottles, and soon they had a table
laid with light refreshments. Many
of their friends, old and young, were
seated at the end and sides of the
room. There was slight hustle at
the door, and the Bishop of Pano-
polls, elect (Father Gulstan), was
ushered in, accompanied by Senior
A. de Souza Canavarro, Portuguese
Charge d'Affaires, and nine of the
clergy. The Bishop was escorted to
the head of the table, where a large
chair was draped in state, and when
he sat down his feet rested on bed
of roses. Father Leonor sat on his
right, and the Consul on his left.
Mons. Nizzavona, acting Commits
sioner for France, came later. When
a series of toothsome dishes ending
with ice cream had been dealt with,
some neat speeches were made be-
fore the company parted.
Senior Canavarro congratulated
the boys on having such a fine set
of instruments, and so able teacher
as Father Valentine. Their organi-
cation he hoped would enhance their
patriotism as well as afford them
musical training
The Bishop elect addressed them,
My dear boys" saying that was the
salutation they were used to from
the late Bishop, and it was his pur-
pose to regard them as his dear
boys. The late Bishop would have
rejoiced if he could see them that
night, as they owed their instru-
ments to his exertions. He was glad
himself to see them and would be
glad to hear them when they had
profited blythe instructions of Father
Valentine. They should always
obey their teacher and love him. He
thanked them for their kindness
that evening. His lordship spoke in
English fuently.
M. g. Silva, President of the Con
cordia, spoke eloquently in Portu-
guese, thanking the Bishop, the
Portuguese and French Consuls, and
all the distinguished people present
for their attendance. He asked them
to remember the band in their pray,
ers, that they might have unity
For the boys he thanked Father
Valentine for his services as instruc.
tor, and trusted their organization
would benefit themselves and theiI
families.
Father Valentine pleasantly re.
ferred to the many compliments
paid him. But there was no use in
the boys joining unless they obeyed
him. He hoped in few month:
they should be able to play some
very good music. In conclusion he
thanked all who had spoken for Their
kind words.
j. NJ. Vivas interpreted speeche:
noemade in English.
The boys later entertained theil
assembled relatives and refreshed
themselves. There was music by
native minstrels at the enter
tainment.