The New York herald., 1874-12-27
THE ROYAL GUEST.
King Kalakaua on His Tour
Of Pleasure.
Night with the Firemen-The Reception
! Address by the Board Of Trade.

The diary OF King Kalakaua will doubtless be re.
pete with interest. Possessed OF Keen observa-
tion, he has not been slow to appreciate the
various prominent features characteristic OF the
metropolis which have been brought TO his notice
by the city fathers, to whose hospitanties he has
surrendered himself And It is gratifying to add
that now, as his indsposition begins TO disappear.
ne enters more heartily into the enjoyment OF the
numerous elements suggested for his entertain
ment during his limited stay. He has repeatedly
expressed his gratifcation with the reception
accorded to him, and seems TO be delighted
with the many novelties to be met with in
cosmopolitan city. 1t may be men,
toned that he was particularly pleased with
the working OF the Fire Department which. in
company with the Reception Committee, he In
spected on Thursday night. He visited engine
houses Nos. l, ls and IA. In which he was shown
the general routine or operations which succeeds
the alarm OF fire. AS usual the men Attached to
each OF the stations proved themselves worthy
their reputation for promptness and thorough dis
cipline. Before leaving the King paid high COM
piment to the efficiency OF the department.. 1t
was late when he reached the hotel some delay
having previously occurred In carrying out the
programme OF arrangements.
KING KALAKAUA's LEvEE.
According to the programme His Majesty rs.
various army and navy officers stationed in the
vicinity OF New York. Promptly at the hour ap-
pointed His Majesty appeared in uniform, ior tho
first time in this city. His dress was richly orna-
mented with gold lace and at his side was hung Q
sword OF scimitar shape. with the hilt studded
with precious stones. This sword was originally
worn by Kamenameha ILL.,. and Is one OF the
heirlooms OF the royal house OF Hawaii. Among
those presented to the King were-Gen-
don Granger, General Thomas W. Sweeney,
General Marshall, DR.. Hon, Major Crofton and
military oi1cias. the navy was represented by
several of1cers, some OF whom were known to the
following this reception deputation from the
Board OF Trade was introduced, and the following
address was read ny Mr.. George w. q. Clarke:-
ADDRESS BY THE BOARD OF TRADE.
TO HIS Majesty, kALAKAUA, King OF the Hawaiian
Tne Board OF Trade, Manufacture and Agriculture
OF the city and State OF New York, consisting OF
persons engaged IN trade; commerce a, or agrc1i-
f' Of your VISIT Sp''1eH TO this this %etropolls, Win
circumstances OF your arrival among US are pecu-
larly gratifying as you are the first reigning SOW
o. soqss m
tigate the advantages we possess under our glo-
rions constitution. We hope you win accept our
words OF welcome as not merely complimentary
utterances. We have pleasure in assuring lou
that the American people do not measure their
tory or the accumulation o! wealth, out rather BY
the wise and benefcent use OF opportunl-
human family The friendly inter course and
necessary commercial communications between
causes for the pleasure a6orded us BY your visit,
and We desire 1t 10 be known that the humoless
Of your subjects duly accredisd may s.,,,n always
residing in this city The Board has viewed, with
great interest, the commencement OF negotiations
Tor reciprocal commercial treaty between the
two countries, and Will give his cordial support to
any such measure as may conduce TO the greater
facilities OF commerce. Our best wishes are that
your visit TO America may be agreeable, your
Journey home sale and your life prosperous and
Given under our hands this oath DAY Of Decem-
sisned--Erastus Brooks, Edwin O. B. Garcia,
Consul General OF Uruguay; stephen Rodgers,
Consul OF Chill; Edward Shera, acting Consul OF
Turkey; Alexander J. Cotheal, Consul General OF
George W. G. Clarke Secretary, on behalf OF the
members OF the Board OF Trade assembled In
general meeting on tue 23d day OF December,
70 this address His Majesty briefly responded,
stating that the condition OF his throat prevented
him making any extended remarks. Tue King
then changed his dress, and made his appearances
IN the main parior OF the Windsor in plain CT
viian dress. A general reception was then neld,
and any one VINO so desired had the nonor OF
nss essf &c s s s9g
had pleasant word lor all and shook hands with
each individual presented: During TINS recep-
favorable impressOn,and many laudatory opinions
were expressed AS the citizens OF New YORK died
out OF the room. Among the prominent visitors
were Professor Avery, OF Hamilton College; Judge
Kasmire, Rev. l. H.. Angler. OF Boston; Professor
Charles T. Joy. DR.. j. b. Mathews, ex-Judge Bed
ford, William Prltcharo, Josiah solomon, Professor
Nelles, JACOB Lewis and others. Quite a number
oil ladies we're also introduced to His Majesty.
CHARMING PAIR.
During the general reception two important In
dividuals made their appearance, who may brleny
be described as fOllOws:-A gallant warrior of
ABOUT nine summers, dressed in . superb uniform.
gravely marched mp 10 HIS Majesty. having upon
his arm a fashionab'y dressed young lady, who
perhaps had attained the mature age OF six. This
incident amused His Majesty very much. especially
when on re irng from the royal presence the
young lady attacked and totally defeated by KISS
one OF the United states of1icers In attendance.
Al eight O'Clock, having previously visited several
prominent stores, His Majesty attended = private
reception at the residence or Mr.. Elisha II. Alien,
the son OF the Chancellor OF the Hawaiian king
dom. The Chancellor himself was present.
among other distinguished guests. Gov
ernor Kapena, VINO has heretofore been
prevented by illness from participating in the
royal movements, was so much better last even-
ing that he visted the BLACK Crook,n He enc
joyed the performance quite as much as did His
Majesty. This morning the King ana suite WILL
attend the services at ST. stephens cnurcn.