The New York herald., 1874-12-25
OUR REGAL GUEST.
King Kalakaua Sleighing in
the Park.
he VISITS THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
The Hawaiian Monarch at the BLACK Crook"
and Elsewhere.

to enjoy himself. and IT is gratifying to relate that
so far he Is delighted beyond measure with his ex
periehces in TINS city. lie had anticipated much
from visit to New York. and 1t Is therefore no
small compliment on his part TO utter such kind
things OF the metropolis. III view OF The limited cb
servations which his short stay must have COM
manded. The truth is King Kaakaua is
GENIAL REPRESENTATIVE or ROYALTY,
and just as modest as he is appreciat.ve OF every
thing worthy recognition. Fuzzy cognlzant OF the
sentiments which the tree Institutions OF this
country inspire. and thoroughly aware OF the
novel impressions which the advent OF a monarch
may suggest, II IS but just to credit him with the
decided aversion he entertains to all popular dis
plays. He came to see the cou ntry, and as he is
tar more accomplished than might be generally
imagined there IS reason TO believe MS visit will
be prolific or benefit to the community over which
he rules with gentle sway. To New York he
looked with special interest," ana while he remainS
he
INTENDS TO MAKE THE BEST OF HIS TINE.
For instance, he mad his sleigh ride yesterday,
and he enjoyed it, and his visit TO the various de-
partments OF commerce will not be wthou. their
effect. King Kaiakaua, in the capacity OF Il stu
dent Of republican Institutions has well merIted
the attention and hospitality which the COM
munity bestows upon him.
AT CENTRAL PARE
At eleven O'Clock yesterday morning the royal
party, with the exception OF Governor kapena
who is suffering from slight lameness, LETT the
windsor Hotel in carriages and proceeded to Gen.
trai Park. According to the programme the rou.
tine oA the day should have comuenced at nlne
but owing to the delay In procuring sleighs it
was unavoidabiy postponed until later. On ar
irving at the Fifth avenue entrance to the Park a
handsome sleigh, drawn by four magnlncenu
black horses, was in waiting. The King,
accompanied by Colonel Wherry and Alderman
Gilon, at once entered ana were driven or az q
rafting pace toward the lake. Following His
Majesty came three other sleighs, con tanning the
various members OF the party which, IN addition
to the above, consisted OF Governor Dominis,
Lieutenant Palmer, Alderman Koch, Commissioner
Farr and Assistant Alderman Brucks.
The snow was in splendid condition. and tae
party was whirled through the PARK, skirting past
the lake and visiting some OF the magnificent
views Tor which the Park is famous. On account
OF the ateness o. the hour the sleigh ride was
entrance TO the Museum. Here tue party visited
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HISTORY,
where His Majesty was received by Professor A. 8.
Bckmore, the superlntendent OF the departments,
who took the royal visitor through the bu.! ding
and explained 10 him its various attractions The
group OF hgures representing an Arab attacked by
two lions attracted His MajesIys particular atten
| tion,and, indeed, everything seemed TO receive
critical notice The King was Very quiet during
his VISIT and at its conclusion briefly thanked the
Professor Tor his services. When the party first
entered the building It was comparatively empty;
through the neighborhood crowd gradually
commences to collect The King expressed
was particularly enthusiastic over his sleigh
ride he mad had In explanation OF his choice OF win
10 make his visit to this country ne stated that
1t was because he wished to see something novel.
Ii he mad come in summer the contrast OF climate
all, he was anxious TO have genuine sleigh ride.
Upon leaving the institute carriages were again
| in waiting, ana the party droveto
/ THE NORMAL COLLEGE.
There the pupils were cOngregated in the cor
glse and laughter welcomed the distinguished
visitors. Many OF the girls were decorated with
caps afs 81 n tine
College, was introduced by Alderman Gilon,
and, with great courtesy, welcomed his
Majesty and expressed his pleasure az seeing him.
The chapel them became the scene OF operations,
and, after the distinguished visitors were seated
on the PLATFORM. the oonny-aced girls came
| marching In with military precision and took their
accustomed seats. Waen all was still the I'm
promptu performances commenced. several reci-
tations were delivered by the scholars, at the
/ close Of which commissioner Farr introduced HIS
Majesty TO the school In the following speech:-
HIS MAJESTY INTRODUCED.
| "Young ladies'. you have been favored often with
visits from mayors governors and might almost
say Presidents, yet 1t has never been our lot In
this land OF freedom and OF repuDlicanism
to 5be visited by monarch who IS at present
therefore, IN introducing to you living King. one
who reigns supreme IN his own land. He has
your assembled capacity as the Normal college of
the city OF New York. He Is laboring under
severe cold. The climate from I'm which he comes is
and night Tor weeks past he has almost lost his
voice. ! therefore do not expect rom aim
speech, and son must not take pleasure IN in
PRODUCING TO you King KalaKaua, OF the Sanuwlch
Islands,"
THE KING BOWS.
At the close OF Mr.. Farr's speech His Majesty
rose and bowed in recognition of the introduction.
THE EXERCISES IN THE CHAPEL
al
OF The Pale Moonn oy all the scholars. President
Hunter then remarked that the royal vislt was IN
expected and that no preparations had been
made. From the style OF the performances, how
ever, one would think that apology was supernu-
same array as in entering, and the third grade
class adjourned TO the caisthenium to prepare for
party retired to the Presidents Office, where the
VISITORS book was open Tor inspection. The King
| in bold hand wrote simply,
"KALAKAUA, HONOLULU, HAWAIIAN ISLANDS,"
Governor DominiS and the remainder OF the
stan followed SUIT, and soon all tue autographs OF
the distinguished guests were enrolled. Then the
callsthenium was visited wnere a large number
OF the girls were IN readiness TO show their pro-
fciency in the art OF muscular development. At
q signal from Miss Chisholm, the instructress, the
piano commenced a stirring march, and to the
rlous evolutions. smile nitted over HIS MaJes-
| ty's countenance during this performance, and,
IN his mind, he may have recalled the
kkls0s'o ks own nu'a.n' and. T There ' IS % Certain
similarity between the two performances, but It is
iair amount OF practice would soon oulrivai the
most famous dancers OF the noted Hula" Per-
haps some of the young ladies' may take the hint,
and perfect themselves for iuture success among
the cocoa groves OF Hawaii. The calisthenics
being nnshed the party lett the college, among the
criticisms OF the girls and running fire OF gues-
tions regarding the King. One angel IN blue
Dress with most ravishing blonde hair. expressed
the opinion That
HIS MAJESTY WAS A "L0vEn
and that she hoped u ball shoulo be given, she
might have chance to dance with him.
1t seems that In all places visited the
King, by his native dignity OF manner
added to his good-natured ease, made the
most favorable impression. From the Normal Col
lege the party drove rapidly pack to the Windsor.
where His Majesty renamed tor luncheon. Inn
medlatey alter this important event General
Hancock arrived and was presented IN due form.
Mark Twain, VINO knew the King at Honolulu, aisO
called, and an arrangement was made 10 VISIT the
Park Theatre Tuesday evening AT two O'Clock
the party again started and proceeaed down Filth
avenue to Broadway and thence to