The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-02
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The Royal School was represented by
| thirty-two boys. who gave a wand
| drill and did a lot of marching which
| indicated what military exercises can
accomplish amongst young Hawaiians
| Suspended from the flies were two ban
ners OF the Royal School bearing the
words Kula Alii." or Royal School
Each boy wore white waist and dark
| trousers and n sash composed OF red
| and yellow. The wands were banded
| with ribbons OF the same colors. The
boys marched upon the stage two by
| two with a quick, energetic step which
was maintained throughout. The wand
exercises We're we'll given and the
marching and counter marching were
applauded.
The white gowned girls from the Ka-
waiahao Seminary sang the chorus
Mako Polai" in a manner so sweet
and sympathetic that the audience
would have recalled them by their gen.
erous applause had not the manage
ment wisely stated on the programs
that there would be no encores. The
chorus was a melodious Hawaiian air
The house went wild over the ap-
pearance of the plantation scene. Way
Down Souf.'' which was given by Kaa-
humanu School. The curtain went up
on n typical scene in the South. with
more than a score of turbaned man,
mics. pickaninnies and "brack trash"
on the stage. The boys and girls were
CARRIED In the most outlandish costumes
imaginable. and every face was thickly
covered with burnt cork. They sang
My Old Kentucky Home with much
effect. and IL proved a popular number
with the audience. The stage effect
was further heightened by the use Of
calciums. Mrs. Russell and Miss Fell
ker assisted in this presentation.
The Oahu College chorus, under the
direction of Professor Ballaseyus. pre-
sented two pleasing musical numbers.
THE Glory OF God in Nature" and
Last Night The stage was almost
filled with pretty college girls, an
dressed in white. The chorus was in
fine form and rendered the two selec-
tons in a very creditable way.
The Kamehameha Boys School made
a hit with its rendition of the Hawaiian
melody. "Nuuanu," as arranged by the
Kamehameha Glee Club. The number
was given under the direction of Pro-
fessor King. who also played the cello
in the instrumental quintet. The boys
wore their gray uniform coats with
white duck trousers. The solo part was
well sung and the chorus was excellent.
''Marsch Pondo' in skillful manner.
1t was reserved to the last to present
one of the prettiest numbers in which
the girls of the High School partici-
pated. They gave the cantata, THE
Ivy Green adapted to local conditions
The girls We're dressed in white and
each carried a rope OF MALE heid fes-
toon-like. To the music of the band
they marched upon the stage, executing
several intricate figures before forming
in semi-circle. leaving a space open
at the rear for the Male Queen to
mount her throne. Miss McCandless,
who took the part of the queen. en-
tered with slow. measured steps. at
tended by two little girls wearing MALE
leis. Various girls stepped from the
lines to offer her their MALE leis, ac-
companying the proffers with pretty
verses. Miss Watson sang most effect
lively pretty solo. her high soprano
being OF pleasing quality. Little Miss
Cooper. daughter of the acting Cover
nor. made a pretty little speech to the
Queen. The archway of MALE formed
during one OF the march figures was
applauded. The cantata was given I'M
der the direction OF Miss Cartwright
The entertainment came to an end
with the Memorial Tableau. in which
all the High School girls were repre-
leis To Columbia and Uncle Sam, who
stood near large painting OF McKin-
ley. The posing and electrical effects
combined TO form n tabIeau which was
full OF vigorous action.