The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08

Ior, orgauist OF St. Andrews Cathedral
should preside at the organ at its dedi-
cation. and this was carried out. The
instrument which is an exceptionally fine
one has two manuals, two stops, pedal
keyboard and two combination pedals.
The organ stands in chamber TO the
left OF the pulpit platform, showing two
fronts of richly decorated pipes, the colors
harmonizing perfectly with the interior
10 the beautifully finished building. The
action is reversed so that the player sits
with his back 10 the organ, and can see
the choir and congregation. The tone
Of the instrument is excellent, and taken
altogether, it a credit 10 the builders who
have now erected three large organs in
the Islands. The chapel is well lighted
by electricity.
The program for the occasion opened
with the doxoIogy Praise God from
whom all blessings flow" the large audi
enc. present standing and joining in the
singing TO the tune Old Hundred. In the
absence Of DR. Hyde who is i'll, the Rev.
AIr. Leadingham offered up prayer. Then
came an In Memoriam" written by
Wray Taylor and played by him in honor
OF the late Hon. Mrs. Bernice Pauahi
Bishop 10 whose memory the chapel was
erected. Il was not difficult for one even
entirely unacquainted with music TO dis
Germ that a true artist had been chosen
TO dedicate the superb instrument. In
the playing Of Mr.. Wray Taylor ,-ere
Is touch. expression and genuine feeling.
He seems TO throw his whole soul and
mind into the music and the result is
response no less than grand. He played
10 all and he played to each and he drew
from the organ the sounds of life and
the harmony that appeals. Mr.. Taylor
has been an important active and effec-
tive parsonage in the development of
music here. He is an organizer and a
leader and composer OF high ability. On
Saturday evening. he seemed at his best,
handling the instrument he knows so well
and loves so well.
A most delightful number was the cele-
brated Largo by Handel, played by Mrs.
Chas. B. Cooper on the violin with organ
accompaniment II was rendered with
much artistic skill. The chorus singing
by the pupils of the boys and girls schools
was a very prominent feature Of the pro-
gram, and greatly enjoyed by the audi
ence. Much regret was expressed at the
announcement that Mrs. r. F. Wood
ward was unable TO sing her number ow-
ing 10 a severe cold. Mr.. Arthur Davies
gave a sacred solo by Shelley in fine ten
or voice, being accompanied on the piano
by Principal Richards. Miss Clymer pre-
sided at the piano for the girls chorus
when they sang most effectively Sulli-
vans Lost Chord" The program was
closed with the Star Spangled Banner and
Hawaii Ponoi. The following was the
program Of the evening:
Praise God from who all blessings flow
Prayer ............. Rev. John Leadingham
organ Solos ............................
(a) In Memoriam .'Pauahf' ..........
-.............--..-.......w ray Taylor
90 Festival March.....-......Ga CARAT
Mr. wray Taylor.
Male Chorus-Early my Cod. Witt
Kamehameha Glee Club.
Violin solo-Largo .................H Handel
Mrs. Chas. B. Cooper.
Trio-Eventide ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Gaul
Rosina Shaw. Lydia Aholo. Helen Ka-
lola
Organ solo-Concert Fantasia. Arranged
Mr. Wray Taylor
Organ Solos ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ca) Intermezzo ......; ..--.-.- Mascagni
Oh Berceuse .Delbruck
Mr.. Wray Taylor.
Tenor solo-And I. John. saw the Hea-
venly City -.....----..---..-.---..--Sh eiley
Mr.. Arthur Davies.
Girls Chorus-The Lost Chord. Sullivan
Kamehameha Girls Chorus.
ohertoire in c Major .Lemmens
Mr.. Wray Taylor.