The New York herald., 1874-12-31
FINALE OF THE ROYAL VISIT.
KING KALAKAUAs LAST DAY IN THE MErRoPo-
Irs-Hrs IMPRESSIONS ON LEAVING.

Raua In New York was spent very quietly, and
nothing public was comprised In the programme
untll the reception at the Masonic Hail. AT q
ouarter to nine yesterday morning HIS Majesty,
accompar led by Chancellor Allen and Governor
Kapsna. drove 10 the residence OF Mr.. f. L. You
mans and there breakiasted. Mrs. Youmans is a
former resident OF the island Kingdom, ana has
always been on the best terms with his present
Majesty At noon the distinguished party drove
10 stewards, where the King made a few pur-
chases. From there he returned TO the Windsor
and at half-past two, accompanied by Lieutenant
Palmer visited Mrs Ktcnen, Colonel c. Nick.
Leoser snd Mr.. A. I. stewart. From thence His
Majesty drove to Fourth avenue and attended a
childrenis party at Mrs. Lees, returning 10 the
hotel at hal-past four. His Majesty having often
expressed Wish 70 ride benind a fast u0tter, was
then driven in light road wagon
THROUGH CENTRAL PARK
by Mr. c. j. Farley. Governor Kapena followed in
q similar conveyance attended by Mr.. Terry.
Upon returning to the hotel reception was held,
durug which the representatives OF various news
papers were presented to Ills Majesty. who re-
ceiyed them with q pleasant word OF welcome
and a cordial handshaklng Although the King
needed some rest after his round OF pleasure and
exploration IN the metropolis he yet found time
90 accord
A SPECIAL INTERVIEW.
The HERALD representative was received with
the usual courtesy Characteristic OF the King.
This Is great nation" responded the royal
guest to query as to mis- impressions of our coun-
try 81 have been much impressed with all have
seen. Many things that have observed win. II
possible. be adopted in my Kingdom when l re-
turn snail always retain the most pleasant re-
membranes OF my visit to the United states. 1
regret very much that am obliged to leave New
YORK so soon. Ny stay here has been verg pleas
ant and though am greatly pleased with the
courtesy have met with, am even more graft
fed with the informal hearty expressions oil good
viii that have been rendered me- Ny visit here
has been the most agreeable part OF my journey,
and 10 the city OF New York l am indebted for
many favors.n
'Have the arrangements or Your MaJesty's visit
been satisiactoryp'
..Perlecty. The Committee OF Aldermen have
been very attentive and efficient, and their en-
deavors TO make my visit pleasant deserve much
praise and meet with my Satisfaction cannot
speak IN too high terms regarding your fire de-
kindly SHOWN me he otner night pleased me al
most more than anything else have seen during
my vlslt"
THE HAWAIIAN LOAN.
The reporter alluded 10 report which has ap-
recently authorized by the Hawaiian Parliament
had been offered 70 New Zealand, In case pur-
chasers OF the bonds could not be ound in
.'ko such overtures to the New Zea-
land government have been made, and
II ls not believed that any foreign country, other
than the United States, viii become the creditor
OF the Hawaiian Kingdom. No commissioners to
negotiate Lne loan have as yet been appointed.
Win tnese exceptions the report is correct, ex-
cept that the distress among the sugar planters,
Ior whose benefit principally the loan is pro-
posed, has been greatly exaggerated. These
bonds VIII run Tor thirty years. bearing an interest
oil seven per cent?
nve q msgnlncent set OF Masonic regalla, pre-
sented by mercantile firm. which was accompa-
med by request that it might be worn at the
Masonic reception OF last evening. Mrs Kitchen
gave 70 Hls Majesty
sUPERB LACE PAN
TO be presented to the Queen, while Mrs. Lee,
with whose chidren's party the King was particU.
larry pleased, sent a large specimen OF pnotogra-
ply, COMPRISING the portraits OF the sovereIgns
OF the world, among whom ..Kalakaua /. ~ Is well
dehneated. TDese farewell gifts gave the King
much sausfactlon and he mentioned them VITA
his ''''' -''' ''''' AAen''sneu
VISIT TO THE HERALD.
81 was especially pleased said the august
visitor, 80 inspect the workings OF a great news
paper particularly one like the HERALD. Ialways
read II with interest aud am mucn pleased with
the very just and impartial view 1t has taken re-
garding my VISIT 20 the United states. It's articles
have been entirely satisfactory TO me and Will be
remembered with pleasure"
AS the roval visit IS now terminated It is only
fair to recognize tue Efforts made TO secure MIN
pleasant reception. Throughout the eutire pro-
gramme OF the week the King has been thor
ougnIy pleased with the arrangements OF the COM
-cOnduce TO the success OF the royal visit.
The royal party leaves at ten O'Clock this morn
few hours: thence to New BedIoro and Eosten Ste
Niagara Falls Will be the next place visited, and
then Cleveland, Chicago st. Louis, umana ana
Salt Lake CITY VIII be touched at.
Then the King Will embark from San Fran cisco
to return TO his own demnions, where his hearty
welcome can be imagined. No Hawaiian monarch
has ever gained the love of mis- people ike David
Kalakaua, and with good reason for they have
40 w
20 your island home, and II you return in 1876 to
see our centennial you may be assured OF hearty
welcome.
THE MASONIC RECEPTION
The reception oil King Kaiakaua by the Freema-
sons OF New YORK city is an event long 10 De re-
membered by the fraternity oi which dlstin-
guIsned visitor Is memDer. The idea OF such
reception was not thought OF until late on Tues
day, wnen number OF dis ting ulshed Masons, at
tue suggestion Of Alderman Edward Gilon, assem-
3led and made the necessary arrangements Tor
carrying out the reception In as grand and impos-
ing iorIn as posslble Alter consnItat,on with N
w. Elwood Il. lnorne, Grand Master Of Masons
OF the state OF New YORK, K. w. Jonn J.
German and W. Jonn Ginen were entrusted with
the duty OF arranging all The preminarIes for
the occasions BY Wednesday noon all the ar
rangements were completed. A 1ispensation to
nold a speclal communication OF New YORK Lodge,
No. 800, was granted by the Grand Master.
-. me rece ption TOOK place IN the Dorc room IN
the new Masonic Temple, corner OF Twenry-third
street and Sixth avenue. The halls OF the temple
were Crowded, and 1t was only oy calling on the
police Tor ASSISTANCE That room could be made for
the passage OF the visitors aEd tner escort.
His Majesty King Kaakaua was received at the
entrance oil the Temple Dy Grand Master rnorne
and stan ABOUT eight O'Clock, and escorted to the
Grand Masters room, on the hfst door After
their reception here the whole party made tour
OF inspection OF the Temple, ascending first to the
upper moor, used exclusively by commanderIes or
knights Tempar. Leaving there, the other doors
were visited the party arriving at the outer door
Ol the lodge room, where the reception was to
take place at ten minutes past nine O'Clock. The
royal yIslLor after MS admission into the lodge
Grlfin, who In q short address welcomed
Brother kalakaua IN behalf OF the Ma
sons oil the State OF New York. and invited MIN to
be seated IN the East, when the grand nonors
were gwen oy the lodge. The King replied as fol-
lows:-"Brethren--l take great pleasure in THIS
welcome, and greet you all. Coming from a dis
tant Island TO these great States. kindly ac-
knowledge the respect shown me by all OF the peo-
pie oil this city. II was the ambition OF my prede-
Cessors to OBTAIN all the Information OF the craft in
the United States that they could. and | follow
them. again thank you with pleasure for this
manifestation OF orotneriy regard In your LODGE
Immediately after the oricers OF the Grand
Lodge were announced, headed Dy Grand Master
III IN ann ANN uria hy tur