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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02
.HAWA||'S BAND DATES BACK
TO DAYS Of kAMEHAMEHA Y,
Berger Has Had Charge Of It
Ever Since That Time.-.Sent Here by Prus.
sian War Ministry at Kings Request.

izations the Hawaiian Band was chosen
to lead the grand parade. on other
occasions the band has been taken to
the states, each time being received
with the greatest enthusiasm.
The work of Kappelmeister Berger in
connection with the DEVELOPMENT of the
Hawaiian band has been one nlled with
hard and consistent effort. When he
arrived he found people naturally
musical, but without knowledge of its
expression. He has drilled the band
most thoroughly in every respect. He
personally has taught each player how
to handle his instrument and the or
chestral success is due more to the
thorough training the men received at
his hands than to any natural apti-
tude.
Upon his arrival Professor Berger
found in the person of Governor Domi-
mis- q true friend. During all the early
years of band development Governor
Dominis saw to it, that the band was
cared for in appropriations, and in
many ways showed his friendship and
interest. 1t was natural then that the
first piece of music composed by the
new leader was the John Dominis
March," This selection was a great
favorite not only with the men but
with the people in the earlier days, and
is played occasionally yet. Soon after
he became a permanent resident on the
islands.
Professor Berger began his collection
of Hawaiian airs known as "Mele Ha-
wall" This collection, which he ar
ranged for the band and orchestra, Is
most complete in that 1t has been the
foundation of much of the modern OF
Hawaiian music, and includes the best
known numbers Kalakaua and Liliu-
okalani each composed works which
were orchestrated by the leader, and
are still prominent selections in the
bands repertoire.
Not only was this work done but
Professor Berger for fifteen years play
ed the organ at Kawaiahao church and
for five years was singing instructor
in the public schools. He organized
the band at the Reform School and that
of the Kamehameha School. and is re.
sponsible for perhaps dozen musical
organizations in the islands. He COM
posed the national anthem and to him
is due the great musical development
among the people.
The service of the Hawaiian band
under Berger has been remarkable. II
addition to the thousands of public con.
certs which he has given, he has play.
ed upon the national holidays of al
nations at the various embassies and
consulates, has played at charitable
concerts and at affairs Of every charac
ter, had led the army of three king.
and one queen here; played with thu
victorious forcer of two Prussian SOW
ereigns as well as in the navy Of MI
native land; under the changing politi
cal regimes here. and is at length al
American citizen. The present bant
with it's thirty members represents tn,
devotion of a leader to his organization
during thirty years of trying life.
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

they were represented by friends and
the old retainers of the late Queen, all
bearing armsful of leis, greens and
flowers which were tenderly laid upon
the casket of the late dowager. The
casket of King Kalakaua was similarly
laden as were each of the collins of the
other members of the royal family. An
of singer was present and chanted the
meles relating to the Queen.
MINIATURE YACHT RACES.
Eleven miniature yachts participated
in the race held yesterday and Of course
the same number Of canoes followed the
yachts over the course which was to
the bell buoy from the new Bishop
wharves and return. finishing at the
lighthouse. The yacht A. w. X. won
easily. With the yacht Oil the second
place was won by Su, and Ekela took
the third prize with Wild Swan. The
other boats which participated in the
race were: No. 10, "Liholiho." De Fries;
No. s, MALE lima" l.. Su; No. IA,
"Kaelele," Limo; No. 8. "Healani," Ka-
ouwali; No. II, "Calabash," Brady; No.
1, "Malihini." A. Smith, Jr.; No. II,
Tea Pot" Prince David; and No. 6,
"Mililaulani." Hall.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02
Another rockefeller Million.

CHICAGO, DEC. 16-Another contri-
button of 100000 from John D. Rock
Teller to the University of Chicago was
announced at the convocation this
afternoon.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

1t was in 1872 that the Hawaiian gov
eminent requested the Prussian war
ministry to send a competent army
musician to instruct the Hawaiian Gov
eminent band. Professor Henry Ber-
ger had passed his examination as
army bandmaster in 1871 and was one
of twelve summoned for closed tests
to decide upon the successful master.
Professor Berger was chosen and left
for Honolulu at once, arriving in June,
1872, the ruling monarch at that time
being Kamehameha V.
Professor Berger found twelve native
musicians who had been under the
tuition of Mr.. Northcote and also
NJ. Medina. He saw that there was
a deal of native talent but that 1t
needed an immense amount of drilling.
his first public appearance at the
Fourth of July celebration of that year.
and giving the first of that series of
concerts, which is still going on, at
Emma Square July 9Th. 1872.
From this time on the history Of the
band has been one of progression. Up
on the death of Kamehameha v in De-
cember, 1872 the music makers found
even a greater patron in Lunalilo, who
succeeded him. The new king was very
fond of music and had the band about
him whenever possible. During his last
illness, when he was conveyed to Kai
In To- 10 he "a nd W
had increased to eighteen members
with him, and it cheered his last hours.
Each change in rulers seemed to be
for the better, for upon the accession
of King Kalakaua in 1874, there sprung
up that interest in the band which was
destined to make it truly famous.
Throughout his entire life he was the
consistent friend of his musicians.
During 1876 Professor Berger's term of
furlough being up. he returned to Prus-
STA, reported to his home government
and again entered the army as band
master. He had married here and his
wife could not stand the severe climate
SO he left the service of Emperor Will
helm l and returned to make Hawaii
his home.
He at once entered upon the service
of building up the band with renewed
vigor. He introduced the higher grade
of orchestral instruments and had each
member add to his capacity by learn
ing to play a stringed instrument.
There were three years of hard work
in this development. and it was not
until there had been many trials and
many failures that the band, about the
middle of the eighties. took its present
form of both band and orchestra.
1t was in 1888 that the band was CIV
en- it's greatest impetus. AT that time
it was engaged to go to San Francisco
to take part in the knights Templars
conclave. Professor Berger took with
him his full corps of musicians and so
Thoroughly had he drilled his band that
out of twenty-three competing organ
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Georgetown Orchestra Concert.

The Georgetown Orchestra will open
SIS nineteenth season with a concert at
tho Columbia Theater on the afternoon
OF March 20. The organization is in bet
ter shape ,han ever before. and the num-
beers for the coming concert have been
rehearsed with care. The program is as
folloFs: Overture. from Der Fret
schutz." Weber; aria. from The Queen
OF Sheba." GOunod; symphony in d mi
nor, Robert VoIlSman: a gypsy suite by
Edward German. and a group Of songs.
With the exception OF the overture TO
Der Freischutz." all the numbers are
Comparatively new to Washington.
The work OF the Georgetown Orchestra
Is too well known for extensive criti-
oism, and the coming recital will mark
the ffty-hfth in its history. The enter
fuirment viii be a benefit performance
for two worthy objects. the Junior Re
public. and the Society OF Associated
Charities. Mrs. II. Clay Browning. the
woil-known Washington singer. has been
engaged as soloist- The sale of seats
VIII open tomorrow at 1927 F Street
northwest
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
AUTHORS
TO VISIT WASHINGTON
Ralph Common and F. Hopkinson Smith
to Be Here for Ten Days.

Ralph Conner and F. Hopkinson
Smith. the weIl-known authors. are to
be in Washington during the next ten
days. This is the interesting announce
ment made by the Young Mems Chris
tian Association of two evenings of
readings. which will attract very much
more than the usual amount of interest.
Ralph Conner. or, to be more exact.
the Rev. Charles w Gordon. makes the
journey from Winnipeg. Manitoba, where
he is the pastor OF a church, 10 this
city for the purpose OF addressing the
mass meeting for men in the Lafayette
Opera House this afternoon. In adj
ditiOp TO this. he has consented 10 give
an evening of readings from his own
works tomorrow evening.
This event will be held in the First
Congregational Church. through the
courtesy of it's trustees. Ever since
Black Rock appeared. four years ago
the name of Ralph Connor has been as
widely known as any novelist of recent
days. The interest in him was intensi-
fed by The Sky Pilot" and later,
when the still more remarkable Man
from Glengarry," ana "Glengarry
SchOOldays" appeared. his place in the
front rank was absolutely assured.
f HoplIinson Smith will appear in
the star course OF the Young Mems
Christian Association at Masonic TEN
pie Hall. Monday evening, March .. and
as an author he is equally as promi-
nent as Ralph Common.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Van Rooy to Sing Here.

The next concert under the auspices Of
the Choral Society will be a recital by
Herr Anton Van ROOy. the distinguished
tasso from the Metropolitan opera
House.
Herr Anton Van Rooy has appeared
twice in Washington. once in German
opera and again last spring in song re-
cital. when he took the place OF Nine
Schumann- Heink, on short notice. That
he filled her place 10 the satisfaction Of
the audience was the best evidence OF
his ability
His coming recital will be given at the
Columbia Theater. on the afternoon OF
March I3, and embraces songs by Bach.
Erik. Haydn. and Schubert. with a cycle
Of sixteen songs. the "Dichterliebe" Of
Schumann, and he Will close with the
celebrated prologue from Il Pagliacci"
In his letter in relation TO this, he calls
Il himself Elm wunderbares programm. q"
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
HendersOn Lecture Thursday

". J. Henderson. the eminent writer
and critic. viii lecture in Washington
next Thursday evening at National
Rifles ArmOry. His subject IS 10 be
''What is good singing" Mr.. Hender-
son docs uotaexpiott any method OF sing
ing, nor does he attempt 10 teach the
art His object is TO define good sing
ing, to point out the manner in which
one may distinguish the good from the
bad. His long association with some
OF the greatest singers Of the day has
made him an authority on the subject,
and his lecture should prove unusually
entertaining and instructive. He is at
present the music critic o. a prominent
New York paper. Among his successful
books on musical subjects may be men
toned, a Story OF Music" "PrelUdes
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
SECURITIES CASE is
TO HAVE PRECEDENCE
Order to This Effect Issued by Attorney
General Yesterday to Judges.

The Attorney General yesterday
sent 10 the clerk of the United States
Circuit Court for the Eighth circuit the
forma; certificate under the act OF Feb
ruary 90. 1903, to secure precedence and
an early argument for the case Of
United States VS.. the Northern Securi-
ties Company. The act in question pro-
vides that the Attorney General may file
"a certificate that. in his opinion. the
case is Of general public Importance, q"
and IL provides that upon such filing
The ease shall be given precedence over
others. and in every way expedited. and
be assigned for hearing at the earliest
practicable day, before not less than
three OF the circuit judges OF said cir
cult" The certificate follows closely
the words of the act, and the Attorney
General has directed the clerk OF the
court TO forward copies OF the certificate
to the circuit judges for the Eighth cir
cult
It is expected here that the argu-
ment viii be had some time in March.
The exact time and the place will be fixed
by the circuit judges, who. under the
act. viii hear the case.
The Governments case will be argued
by David T. Watson. of Pittsburg; As
sistant Attorney General James NJ. Beck.
and William A. Day, OF Washington Mr.
Watson. who has been associated as
counsel for the Government in the mat
ter. is one OF the foremost members
and most forceful advocates OF the
Pennsylvania bar. He is a Democrat in
politics.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

balance due me on FINAL audit of my ac-
count. To attempt an expression OF my
gratitude would be like a dewdrop com
pared with a mountain torrent. but
will add a prayer to my blessed Master
that flowers of perennial beauty and
undying fragrance may ever bloom along
your pathway during your pilgrimage in
this world, and that no harm may befaIl
you, and that you may safely reach the
haven of repose and receive the crown
of glory which is now awaiting you. is
TIE prayer OF your humble servant
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

One OF the distinctly interesting
musical events Of the season was the
piano recital by Mark Hamburg at the
Lafayette Theater. The artist has been
severely criticised for what is termed.
broadly. his lack OF intelligence Ger
tainly. no matter what his previous per
formances may have indicated. his work
at the recent recital was most interest
Ing. and deserving OF careful review.
Mr.. Hamburg and his audience real
lied that the programme was far TOO
long. but this fact IN no way detracted
from his work at the piano. To the
force 50 much in evidence at his earlier
performances he has added a musicianly
conception OF the works be undertakes.
and while he lacked many attributes Of
genuine artistic treatment i'm some Of
the numbers, I'm others he was wholly
satisfying, and won the unqualified ad-
miration OF his audience This was
notably true of the Chopin Funeral
March" His playing Of tho number
was a manifest inspiration to his audi
ence, and proved him not only an ad-
miratle interpreter OF Chopin. but a
master of profound. dignihed and artistic
conception.
Hamburg has acquired rich. full.
melodious tone. and added to his mar
velous. yet restrained. force he is max
ing rapid strides toward the front rank
OF artists. His reading OF the familiar
Chopin noctourne in f major was an
other delightful feature of the recital.
he played with delicacy, a firm touch,
and beautiful phrasing
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Duss and His Band.

Final arrangements have been com
pIeted by Duss. the band leader, for the
inauguration OF his engagement at the
Madison Square Garden. New York, on
Sunday evening May 81.
Mr. Duss. with his augmented Metro
poIitan Opera House orchestra. viii con-
duct a program OF rare excellence
srong other numbers viii be the over
ere to william Tell" and his own new
march-hsard for the first time-''The
Fair DebOtante.'
Madame Nordica and Edouard de Resi-
Ike will be the soloists. This will be
the first opportunity for New Workers to
hear De Reszke in concert. He has new
er sung there before out Of costume The
Polish basso will on this occasion sing
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
THIS POSTMASTER WAS FULL
OF GRATITUDE AND PIETY
Poured Both Forth Literally in Acknowledging the Final
Settlement of His Accounts.

The facility with which some people
gratitude and sincere piety may be gath
cred from the following letter received
by the auditor Cor the Postofhce Depart
ment from q postmaster in the South
who retired from Office some months
since and has finally had his account set
tied TO his satisfaction
My Dear Sir and Friend: II is with
profound gratitude that I acknowledge
receipt OF your draft in payment of the
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
ENGINEER BOWEN BRINGS
GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Chief Engineer Bowen. Of the Revenue
Cutter Service. recently returned from
a trip 70 the Aleutian Islands. called at
the National Museum yesterday. and re-
ported that he had secured number O!
photographs of the AIeutian Indians en-
gagged in weaving grass baskets
The value OF these photographs to the
department Of anthropOlOgy is apparent
when Il is remembered that only one or
two days i'm the year there. is the sun
light strong enough for photography.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
LAST SIGNAL MESSAGE OF WAR

The good OF the order committee OF
the Legion of Loyal Women have Sc
cured the services Of G. W. c. Rounds.
president OF the Signal Service Associ-
alton. who will give a lecture on The
Last Signal Message OF the War" at
Legion Hall. 419 Tenth Street. on Mon
day evening. March .. at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
McFall Pupils Recital.

Tho pupils OF the McFaH school Of
Vocal Art will give recital OF songs
and ballads Friday evening at SIS at
the Washington Club. An entertaining
program has been arranged.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

Washington symphony Orchestra.
The announcement made last week that
Nine. Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler will not
appear at the coming concert by the
Washington symphony Orchestra caused
much disappointment among musical
people here. who had anticipated hear
ing The noted pianiste However. tho
substitution of Ben Davies. the English
tenor. compensates for much Of the re
gret. The concert is 10 be given at the
National Theater Tuesday afternoon
March 10. The orchestra has been re-
hearsIng diligently and is showing con
tinual progress. Members of the organ
ization realize the Importance Of playing
with artists OF such reputation in the
musical world as the soloists who have
so far appeared with the orchestra. and
the results are highly pleasing 10 those
interested in the symphony. The or
chestral numbers for the concert March
10 include the following: Overture
Carnival" Dvorakl; Sieg.ried IdyllC
(Wagner); Chopin group. Peer Cynt
suite CGriegJ.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

For the damp, rainy sea-
son whicL j. soon TO follow
we are showing water-tight
boots which may be worn
with perfect safety without
rubbers. Heavy soles and so
made a. to be impervious 10
water. Such shoes need not
be ugly, clumsy affairs, and
a glance at these VIII show
YOU how much style and
grace can be put IN footwear
Of this character.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
LANS5URGH & BRO.
Crepe de Chine. Soc

Crepe de Chine; p inches wide: a
japanese fabric in rose pink. light
blue. lavender. old rose. Nile. cream.
white. and black. An excellent value
at sec
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
rs. Mills' Studio Recital.

The studio recital given last Tuesday
evening by Mrs H. H. Mills in her
rooms. proved one Of the most interest
ing affairs of the kind this season \
number OF Mrs. Mills old pupils were
among the guests and were deeply in
terested in the progress the later stu
dents are making. The program was
carefully selected and sung with stu
dious regard for the composers ideas
Among those who participated were
Miss Carrie Burkhardt, Miss Mary r.
Finney. Mrs. William Torbert. Miss Jen-
ME Artz. Miss Maidee Ever. Mrs. Will
lam T. Reed. Miss Flora Bernheimer,
Miss Emily Glover, Miss Alberta Reich
enbach, Mrs. Robert Dalgleish. Mrs. w.
W Hanger. Mrs Charles Eliason, Mrs.
T W. Brahany, Mrs D Olin Leech. Mrs
William Miller. Miss Lillian HALEY, and
Alfred B. Leet.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
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NO INTEREST.

Our new lines of Chinese and
japanese Mattings have been Sc
lected with unusual care, and IN
eludc the most durable qualities
obtainable. No need of buying
Nattings by the roll, when We
charge only for the actual num-
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your floor. We tack them down
free. The new Baby Carriages
and Go-Carts are very beautiful,
and are modern to the minute
All on credit.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

A feature of this store Is
the ehildren's department.
occupying the entire third
floor. Instead of a side line,
ehildren's shoes are a spe-
eialty here, and the greatest
care Is used IN fitting the
growing youth and miss with
footwear that VIII not retard
the growth of the foot. which
at this time Is SO easily de-
formed.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Too Busy
To Advertise

Had intended to occupy an entire
page in this issue ''buf can't do it, "
Have been completely submerged in
the raging flood of enthusiastic buy
ers from the opening till the closing
hours.
Thousands were turned away dis
appointed because they could not gain
admission TO the various departments.
And the united verdict of the
thousands who were successful in Sc
curing some of the great bargain gifts
is voiced in their expressions of sur
prise, and the best word of encourage
H1eHt we can give in this brief account
is ''cOn7e tomorrow" There is yet as
good fish in the ''Sea of bargains" as
has ever been caught Watch for our
announcement in Mondays paper.
Take look at our display windows
and you viii be better prepared what
10 expect when you come.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Black POngee. 79c
THE SEASONS Gil

Black Pongee. 36 inc, vide:
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lent value at s1.25.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

The Palms" with full orchestral ac-
compartment. Madame Nordica will be
heard in the "Iufammatus" from Ros-
sini's "Stabat Mater"
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

This store, with its myriad
of footwear novelties, plays
a prominent part in supply
ing the correct footwear for
all events of a social nature.
We have almost every want
ed color in the dainty satin
slippers right IN stock, ready
to supply al an instant's no
tice- The maid or matron
wishing some uut-of-the-Ordi-
nary effect can have 1t made
to order. We are famed for
this service. and can point
with pride to thousands Of
orders we have executed Of
this nature.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Pallet de Sole, 75C

Strictly pure Silk. in castor. navy.
rescda. tan. old blue. cardinal, myr-
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The Washington times., 1903-03-01

ana StkAlsNs " nhl Is 1OOQ -nL1lN-
How Music Developed" and The or
chestra and Orchestral Music"
Edward Mcdowell in Recital.
Edward MacDowoH. the distinguished
composer asa pianist. viii come to
Washington for single recital at the
Columbia Theater next Friday after
room, at AS. MIR Mcdowell will un-
dCubtedIy find a warm welcome here
Ills naturaIEcss and sincerity are in
tcnsely interesting He does not rely on
cxtcrnals ipT effects. neither does his
technique receive first consideration. as
iJ Is almost lost sight Of in the beauty OF
his interpre; ations. Mr. MaCDOwell &C
cupies a conspicuous place in the field OF
music. for his emiuence as composer
is quite as great as the renown he has
gained as brilliant performer
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
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with a variety Of figures: some hand
some white effects. An excellent
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Washable Taffeta, CSC
% inches wide. all-silk. in a good
range OF desirable shades. An excel
lent value at CSC.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
White Habutai. 75c

Brocaded White Habutais. "a inches
wide, IN every size polka dot. medium
and large figures, an excellent value
at 800.
Jap Habutai
q inches wide; heavy and smooth;
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