The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-07
THE NEW ORGAN.
(Photo by Chas. III. Ramsey.

lor, organist of st. Andrews Cathedral
should preside at the organ at it's dedi-
cation, and this was carried out. The
instrument which isNan 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
to the beautifully finished building. The
action is reversed so that the player sits
with his back to the organ, and can see
the choir and congregation. The tone
of the instrument is excellent, and taken
altogether, it a credit to 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 doxology praise God from
whom all blessings f1ow,' the large audi
ence present standing and joining in the
singing to the tune Old Hundred. In the
absence of DR.. Hyde who is i'll, the Rev.
Mr.. Leadingham offered up prayer. Then
came an I'm Memoriam'' written by
Wray Taylor and played by him in honor
of the late Hon. Mrs. Bernice Pauahi
Bishop to whose memory the chapel was
erected. 1t was not difficult for one even
entirely unacquainted with music to dis
Germ that true artist had been chosen
to dedicate the superb instrument. In
the playing of Mr.. Wray Taylor .lere
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
to 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
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. 1t 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
ward was unable to sing her number ow-
ing to 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
(a) In Memoriam "Pauahi' ......
| ..........................W ray Taylor
CD Festival March. CARAT
Mr.. Wray Taylor
Male Chorus-Early my God ~ Witt
Kamehameha Glee Club.
Violin Solo-Largo ..................H Handel
Mrs Chas. B. Cooper
Trio-Eventide Observation-Disclosures. Gaul
Rosina Shaw, Lydia Aholo, Helen Ka-
Organ Solo-Concert Fantasia. Arranged
Mr.. Wray Taylor.
Organ Solos ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
CD Berceuse Delbruck
Mr.. Wray Taylor
Tenor Solo-And I, John, saw the Hea-
| venly City Observation-Disclosures. Shelley
Mr. Arthur Davies.
Girls Chorus-The Lost Chord. Sullivan
Kamehameha Girls Chorus.
| Offertoire in c Major Iemmens
! Mr.. Wray Taylor