The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-06-03
BERGER'S BENEFIT.
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The consciousness of having ones
duty Is great but when to this is
added the knowledge that those for
whom effort has been unsparingly
made heartily appreciate the work
done, then indeed may a man receive
the congratulations of his friends.
Such a man is Henri Berger. A
veteran of twenty years service,
whose victories are none the less
brilliant because they are peaceful,
Mr.. Berger must realize that Homo
lulu appreciates his untiring and
successful devotion to the public
good Last night every seat was
filled, chairs were wedged IN here
aud there, and If the theatre had
been twice as large there can be no
doubt itwould yet have been incapable
of holding the applicants for seats.
At the conclusion Of the first part of
the programme there were loud
calls for Prof. Berger, and when he
appeared, his breast adorned with
medals won in LESS happier lands"
the enthusiasm OF Honolulu for its
band master found voice and express
sion. Flowers in abundance were
presented. In reply to the demand
for d speech, Mr.. Berger said: Your
Majesty, Members of the Royal Fam
lily, Friends and Fellow Citizens
You all know me. | was never so
surprised in my life as | am tonight.
| never knew l had SO many friends.
You have known me for twenty
years. You know what | have done,
aud what you expect from me in the
future. l will say one thing-a thou
sand thanks to all, to all who have
helped to make this concert a grand
success-a thousand thanks"
The programme, as already pub
lished in the ADVERTISER, was faith
fully carried out, to the entire salts
faction of the audience. The San
Francisco's String Band and the st.
Louis College Band-introducing,
respectively, the first and second
parts Of the programme, won we'll
merited applause. The clarionet
soloist in the San Francisco Band
especially played his part exceeding
~ well. Miss Patch conducted the
kawaiohao Seminary Chorus in
manner which quite enchanted the
audience. This lady is evidently a
born leader, and her efforts were re-
cieved with the greatest enthusiasm.
The Hon. Paul Isenberg sang
/ Schumann's 'Wanderied" II he
was not encored, it was not that he
/ did not deserve it, but his song was
/ Of an order somewhat severe, and
therefore above the heads of those
/ from whom most encores come, and
who may aptly be termed the Whist
ling Gods" Perhaps there is little
too much of the noisy style of ap-
plause for sensitive people. When a
| lady sings as Mdme. Musin sang last
night, constant Interruptions by
whistle, even appreciative whistle, is
very Objectionable and would not be
tolerated in many places.
Mdme. Musin sang, / believe, bet
ter than ever, and when, in reply to a
double encore, she sang aloha De"
and "Ahi Wela" she won the hearts
of her hearers.
NJ Musin played the Paganini ar
rangement of the ''Priere de Noise
on single string, and, as an encore,
rendered Bach's superb Aria in G for
the G string. 1t is surely the most
exquisite melody ever written and,
in my opinion, this encore was the
most beautiful number of the even
ing.
Miss Dale sang Gounod'5 Flower
Song" as she sings everything, with
perfect grace and taste. There is no
denying it, she is a queen among
ballad singers, and ives Better
Bide a Wee " appealed to everyone
only as an old favorite can.
The Kinder Symphony" went of
very we'll, although it was said that
Mr.. Smithies was ratified, and Miss
Patch looked as if she had been eat
ing kukui nuts, while Miss Hopper
was one of the bellies; and Mr.. WOOD
literally quailed before the audience
Mr.. Paris should travel-he would
make a good drummer.
Miss McGrew, no doubt, felt {
little nervous in playing first violi1
in the presence of NJ. Musin. Blu
she is an artist. She has the trut
style and taste of violinist, and W,
really think this gifted lady owes i
to Honolulu to cherish the talent sht
Enthusiastically possesses.
The three little maids found favo
! with the audience, and, on being re
called, Miss Nolte sang THE Moo
, and very prettily.
The kamehameha glee club rer
dered the May Song" well; some O
the high notes were inclined to b
r rather robust, but the number was
2 good one.
i Berger's new march is a spirite
= composition; a catching melody, a
{ ternating between the reeds an
D brass, followed by a rousing tutti.
, Hawaii Ponoi," played and suns
brought the evening to close.
The concert was a success, and "
congratulate Mr.. Berger and wis
him many happy returns of the da