The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-08-04

first feto bars only are giUen. Professor
Berger still has the original manuscript
aud Icy0te the ADORE from memory yesteI-
day. The piece 'rds a great tdroTite Ieifh
the old band, bit has not been played
much FeceHty.)
band we had before that and a great
variety of leaders, not one of whom
left any lasting reputation. When the
Professor took hold of it much had to
be unlearned by its members. There
was no discipline, nothing systematic,
no graded instruments. With his
thorough German military training
and his force of character, Berger
brought an ingrained love of music
which has gradually imbued every
soul with whom he has come in con-
tact. Taking entire charge of the band,
who learned to respect and obey him,
he has built up n company of must
clans second tn n0ue in the world. Al
though tartar in discipline, the boys
found that the early tramps he put
them through were for their wind and
their physical benefit. He loved his
native band and felt they were like
clay in his hands and could be mould
ed to suit his will. At the Conclave
of knights Templar in San Francisco
in 1876, the music of the Hawaiian
Band was praised on all sides. The
sweet music, largely of native airs of
his own composition, were learned
and hummed in many household.
He has engrafted a love of music so
strongly on the native race and the
island community generally, that ii
has. become one of the attractive fea-
lures of island life. Many times has
some economist endeavored TO cut out
rhe necessary sum for the mainte-
priation bill, but only to meet with
disappointment. The people would
have the band and have always shown
a Willingness TO pay for their whistle.
When tne queen was removed from
office. in January, 1898, the native
members of the band refused TO take
the oath of allegiance to the PrOViS-
ional Government and their places
We're filled by foreigners, but one by
one they are coming back into their
beloved band.
From Berger's arrival and the re-
sultant Incubation OF a love of music,
musical instruments on the Islands
have multiplied until IL - rare to pass
any house in the evening where some
iingling piano is not heard. Bands
have increased in number, there being
at least seven in Honolulu aud one
in every hamlet of note on the other
islands. 1t Is an easy matter to find
half a dozen string bands in Honolulu
should as many terpsichOreau assem-
blies require their services in one
night. Professor Berger took pride III
having his band play alternate pieces
on wind and string instruments and
taught them vocal music also.
a delightful feature in Honolulu is
steamer day, but what would steamer
day be without Berger's band. Many
a tear has been shed as the steamer
leaves the wharf with its f1ower-dec-
grated passengers, when the boys
struck up HThe Girl L Left Behind
Me-" or "Auld Lang Syne." He Is
the author of some very fine pieces,
and which are sought after by must
clans In all parts of the world. One
of his latest, 1.-THE Rupublic OF Ha-
wall March," bids fair to have run,
not only from the name but from the
catchiness of the accumulation, If the
expression may be used.
Professor Berger is not only fine
musician and a thorough drill master,
but a very good fellow socially and
welcome everywhere.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE