The New York herald., 1874-12-26
THE IMPERIAL STRANGER.
HOW King Kalakaua Spent
Christmas Day.
Religion, Art and Pleasure-A Royal Leyee-
The Ovation at Brooklyn-Exhibi.
ton by the Fire Department.
Governor Kapena's Impressions
OF America.

klnR kelakauaS christmas was pleasant one,
and the more he sees OF the city the more an xous
Is he to proong his stay. He has every where won
general regard and there seems TO prevail a uni-
versal desire to accord to him a hospitabe and
generous welcome. Now that the cold which he
contracted on his way to the national capital has
partly disappeared he appears to ENJOY with
keener relish the many novelties that daily come
under his observation. AMI his comments on the
various features to w1icl his attention Is drawn
SAVIOR Of sound judgment and ready appreciation.
The weather yesterday was exceedingly bracing
and he expressed himself as in better health and
spirits than on any occasion since his arrival. IL
Will be seen that the programme arranged for his
entertainment was appropriate to the day. COM
mencing with attendance at churcn In the morning.
Carriages were in waiting at the Windsor Hotel
shortly after ten O'Clock, and as usual
crowd collected in the vicinity to catcn "A
glimpse OF the regal visitor as he passed
out. He was accompanied to st. Thomas Episco-
pal church by colonel Wherry, United States Army;
Lieutenant Totten, United States Navy; and Alder.
man Glon, whose attention and promptness nave
contributed much to the pleasure OF the citys guest
The other members OF the Reception Committee
followed and as the ride was short one the
church Was soon reached In anticipation OF his
coming large assembage congregated at the
entrance. The services had just commenced as
the party passed into the edlfce and were es- 4
corted to seats IN the centre aisle which had been
reserved for them.
AS might have been expected King Kalakaua was
the cynosure OF every eye during the impressive
services, aud on leaving the church the party was
followed by dense throng. But the King bore
himself with ease, and seemed to be unconscious
that Ills presence attracted so much attention. The
party returned to the hotel shortly alter one
O'Clock.
TIE KING pHOTOCR pUEn
In accordance with the arrangements made and
with the expressed desire OF several to have pho
tograpns OF the King as souvenirs oil his VISIT he
Reception Committee escorted the royal guest to
Gurney's studio, on Broadway, where preparations
were promptly made to carry out the programme.
The visitors were received by Mr.. Benjamin Cur.
ney, who. while the committee were inspecting
his handsome gallery conducted the King. Cover
nor Domlnls and suite TO the mysteriou; realms
overhead. The King donned his imperial uniform,
and was first photographed standing, next IN
sitting posture and again In citizens attire Gov
ernor Dominis next fell into tha hands of the skill
Iul artist, ana after him Colonel Wherry and Lieu
tenant Palmer. On seeing tho negatives the King
expressed his satisfaction with the rapidlty
with which he had been photographed, and
before leaving personally thanked MIR. Gurney
for his attentions. IL was intended, In response
to an invitation, to visit the Hippodrome In the
afternoon, but 1t was found that time woulo not
permit OF It, and an intimation vas forwarded to
Mr.. Barnum that the King would 20 to his estab-
lsnment early next week. King Kalakaua, more.
over, had an engagement to meet some friends at
the hotel, to which the party returned at four
O'Clock.
THE KINGS LEvEE
About nve O'Clock the King held an informal
reception In his private parlor. and many OF his
old acquaintances that he had known in Honolulu
were presented. His majesty was greatly pleased
to meet them, especially when some OF hts old
classmates at college made their appearance. The
visitors present. all OF whom had either been rest.
dents or tourists in the Islands, were as ollows:-
DR.. I. N. Coan, G. P. Lathrop, General s. Z. Arm,
strong, the President Of the Normal School at
Hampton, Va. Mrs. King, Dr. Nathaniel Emerson,
W. W. warren Hns sooda Mss fqps par
DR.. Henry Nj. Field, ol the Evangelist; colonel W. Z.
Church, Mr. Ouell. Mrs. hovt MISS Hall. +. W.
especially opportune, as her tatner Was the first
consular representative of the Hawaiian kingdom
This reception was one OF the most pleasant
phases OF the royal visit. Formally, to q certain
peared to enjoy greatly meeting his old acquaint-
ances In a social way. After the reception was
finished, the HERALD representative had private
Alter a friendly discussion OF the events leading
to His MaJesty's accession, the conversation
turned to the reciprocity Treaty which will at
tract attention during the present session OF Con-
gress. In lew well chosen words the King mem
toned the advantages which would accrue to both
countries by the passage OF the wished Tor treaty
"Wnat dld your Majesty think oil the BLACK
ii enjoyed it very MUCH" replied the King. "I
had never before seen q ballet. and Its novelty
amused me greatly. Ths queen In the perform
ance was especially good"
His Majesty was particularly gratifed BY the
exercises at the Normal School ON Thursday. and
expressed his unqualified appreciation.
During the interview the King preserved his
usual air OF easy good humor, with, however, a
certain dignity that marks the monarch.
AN UNMIxED HAWAIIAN.
1t is safe to say that ne has very lavorably i'm
pressed all with m wnom ne mas come con wnas n contact
already won golden opinions
In tns connection 1t Is proper to refer to an ab
surd story that mas been going the rounds OF many
newspapers. 1t has been stated that King kala-
kaua is the son Of an American from Massachu-
setts, VINO married a native woman OF the
Hawaiian Islands, and afterwards returned 10 the
United states, having tired OF MS island lie.
His MAJESTY has made arrangements to visit his
fathers family IN the Bay Staie. He contradcts
empna:cal%y % TINS @ story T., the King Is SO Of unmxed
ancestry can be explained by the following state
ment-When this American sailor arrived at
who bore him son. The child was cnrls-
tened Kalakua. not Kalakaua, and from
very romantic but utterly untrue story. It may
interest OLD residents OF the Islands TO know that
sas fns sns
prince the crown goes to Mrs. Domnis. wife OF
one OF the members Oi the Kings present staff,
and all who Know this Princess Will admit that q
be liter selection could not have been made. she
Is the klng's sister ana an excellent representa-
tive OF Hawaiian beauty and cultivation.
GOVERNOR KAPESA's OPINIONS.
For the last two days Governor Kapena, OF the
Kings suite, has been confined to his room by a
slight ameness, and he has not PARTICIPATED in
any OF the royal movements. Yesterday after.
noon, while HIS Majesty was at yne photograph
er's, representative OF the HERALD called upon
the Governor. HIS Excelency OF whom New
Workers nave seen but little, owing to ms tenn
porary illness, Is a tall! handsome man OF coLi.
manding appearance, with q dignifed manner
tempered with good nature.
He cordially welcomed the reporter, and showed
no dslncnnation to give his opinions regarding
mis- visit 10 the great RepuUiic. "lt was our
desire,n said HIS Exceency, ITO preserve as
much as possible y strict incoonito. We have
come to the United states simply to gain informa-
ton and TO see something OF the country, aud We
did not expect TO meet with much ceremony.
The Benicla, however, was placed at our disposal,
aud since leaving Honolulu we have had to appear