The New York herald., 1874-12-28
THE HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGN.
Progress of King Kala-
kaua'S Tour.
Devotion and Profitable Pleasure-His Visit to
81. Stephens Church-Exhibition by
the Fire Department

which prove so attractive to all strangers, and a
yen O'Clock the carriages were In waiting at the
hotel, but 1t was fully an hour later before the
church reached. In anticipation OF the arrival
OF the King dense mass OF people congregated IN
the vicinity OF the edlhce, which literally
crowded to the doors. His Majesty bore the curl
Glances OF the throng with characteristic ease,
and did not seem TO be much affected by the soHe-
what embarrassing situation. he was accom-
panied by his suite with Alderman McCanerV'
Alderman Gilon and others OF the Reception Com
mlttee, wnile there was large representation
from the Common Council, including Alderman
Kehr, Assistant Aldermen c. NJ. Clancy. Judge
elect. Kelly Healy Brucks and Kreps. There was
NO demonstration upon the arrival OF the party.
Service mad already commenced, and the visitors,
on being received at the MAIN entrance, were con-
Quoted TO the pews reserved for them IN the
vicinity OF the altar. or course the advent OF the
King created somewhat OF u sensation, but 1t was
only momentary and soon the hearts OF the null
titude were centred in the holy ceremonies
ST. stephens could hardly have been seen to bet
ter advantage. The weather was delightful and
rne sun shone brightly through the magnificent
windows with an effect that contributed
not little to the impressive appearance
OF the interior. The appropriate decorations for
Christmas s1ll remained, ana wnat with the sur
roundings OF the grand altar which was tastefully
adorned, the superb music and the solemn char
acter OF the services, the scene was well calculated
TO inspire reverence and devotion High mass
was begun, as usual, at nalf-past ten O'Clock, the
Rev. Father Carroll oncatlng rs ceeprant The Rev.
Father McCready as deacon, ana tne Rev tatner .
KalaKaua prayer book, and he seemed to follow
the ceremonies with the deepest eerest and atten-
ton. At the termination oil the hrst Gospel the
Rev. Dr.. McGlynn preached an exceedingly appro-
pirate and eloquent sermon, taxing his text from
the day. Which relerred TO the adoptlon Of
men by Christ, SO as to enable them to love
Him the more thoroughly In calling attention to
the TACT that this was the last Sunday in the year
the reverend gentleman took occasion to ADVERT
length to the goodness and greatness OF the AL
mighty and His boundless love for mankind, and
in this referred TO the generous recep-
ton accorded TO the Prodigal Son. God, he SAID,
was ever willing TO pardon ana forgive, and II in
the past year offences had been committed calcu-
lated to make the sinner eel ashamed he need
only be truly pentent 10 be restored to grace. II
men were ungrateiul for all the sacrinces winch
Cnrist mad made on their Denal 1t must be borne
in mind that the goodness and mercy OF God were
immeasurable. Alter a brle but powerful dIsserta-
ton on the necessity oil prayer to Coo he exhorted
the congregation to make good resolutions
1or the coming year, and to ask the Almighty Tor
the grace TO keep them The sermon was u.s.
tened TO throughout with the most profound at
tenuon, and at the conclusion the remainder OF
the services was proceeded With. The musical
arrangements, under Mr. Danforth the organlst.
were worthy the reputation the cnurcn has long
since won for It's superb choir, Apart the In
divldual excellence OF the artists forming the
double quartet, the chorus was very effective
throuGhout The ceremonies did not terminate
suite were conducted to the pastoral residence.
His Majesty took occasion to thank the Rev. DR..
AcGlynn Tor his kind reception, ana after express
ing his admiration oil the architectural beauty and
lfcence displayed In the interior OK the cnurch
assured MIN that he had been deeply impressed by
the solemn ceremonies he mad witnessed. Mean
while large crowd had assembled in 'front.' OF the
edlhce in expectation OF seeing the King, but as
the party made their exit from the pastoral resi-
dence on Twenty.nlntn street some dlsappoInt-
ment was experienced by those IN waiting. the
carriages containing the city's guest the recep-
IN
shortly alter one O'CLOCK.
1t may be mentioned that tonight His Majesty
intends visiting The Academy OF Music. Tomorrow
evening, accompanied by his suite, he VIII 60 to
see Mark TWAIN play THE Gilded Age,n at the
Park Theatre, and 1t Will De no exag2eration Tor
Colonel Sellers TO state then that There's millions
inlLn
THE KING LOOKING ABOUT NEW YORK.
Immediately after the royal party returned from
the church the King, without waiting for luncheon,
drove 20 No. los East Eightietn street, where ne
was welcomed by Colonel Nj. l.. W. Kitchen.
There quiet party was assembled and lunch pre-
pared or the distinguished guests. His Majesty
ns saa OTHER o MIS-
stan. Colonel Kitchen was one OF the
Kings Honolulu friends, and, ike every one
dong him honor. 1t Is a noticeable lact that
among the many VINO knew the KING when simply
q Hawaiian gentleman there Is out one expression
Of opinion, and that is OF the most nattering and
favorable character. The good impression ne
made in private lie has been worthily followed up
slnce he donned the regal mantle, and by persons
intimately acquainted with the past and present
government OF the Kingdom 1t Is believed that
there never has been so fair future lor the
Islands.
From Colonel Kitchens the royal party, accom-
panied by Chancellor Allen visited MI. Cyrus ".
Field at his residence. Tne KING Is particularly
Interested IN ocean telegrapny, and mas very
acute perception OF the advantages wnlcn VIII
accrue 10 his dominlons by the laying oil cable
from san Francisco to Honolulu. The steamer
Tuscarora oil the United States Navy, mas been en-
gagged some months IN sounding, with a view
TO the ultimate establishment ol teegraphc
communication between the TWO countries and
His Majesty with his usual anxiety to forward tpe
interests Of his people, Is now specially Interested
IN everything pertaining to teiegrapny The re-
ception was strictly private, but oi some length
and the royal guest not only comported himself
with his usual ease and dignity, but also showed
keen appreciation OF the useful arts. kaiaKaua Is
an ooseIvan man. ana ms eauca.lon az oaa o, 1o,
htted MIN to grasp and understand the iatest dis-
cOverles in science.
Windsor and there dined AT the notet was
found magnificent basket oi flowers sent by Mrs.
Kitchen. This was composed oil rare ana costly
exotics, aud In the centre, on prouud OF white
pinks, was traced in oue volets the word
aloha" which means In the Hawaiian ianguage
placed a floral crown OF camellas, roses and other
beautiful nowers. tue gift oil Mrs. Allen.
AT hali-pasJ eight the party leit the Wlndsor,
accompanied by Fire Commissioner Hatch, and
drove To Flremens Hall. There Chie Engineer
Bates joined the party. which tnen proceeded TO
the corner oil Canal street and Broadway. The
King, at twelve minutes past nine. sounded the
alarm, and IN TWO minutes and thirty seconds No
tour minutes and fiily-slA seconds from tue
first signal stream was playing The
otner engines summoned were Nos. u, 10
"a and 7, with trucks Nos 3, and j.
A large crowd was collected, VINO were very
quiet in their manifestations though many pleas
ing remarks were maue concernlng His Majesty
and stan. Tie party then returned 10 the Fire
Department headquarters and the King was con-
Quoted TO the telegraph room. Here the APP
paratus was explained, and His Majesty took the
most llvey interest In all that TOOK place. Inc
simultaneous replies received from distant
stations seemed to impress the royal visitor very
much, and on leaving he expressed great satls-
faction at what ne mad seen. Tne party tnen
proceeded to the Union League Club House,
where HIS Majesty was received by DOCK Com
missioner Waes ana introduced 10 the club.
Many members were present. ana among the most
prominent were Commissioner Bailey, ihomds
q. Acton, Thomas Murphy, j. :. schultz, Isaac
sherman, lie Grand Il. cannon and number OF
Others. The King escorted by commissioner
wales, surveyed the CLUB building, and afterwards
slgned his name In the Visitors BOOK. me visit
seemed TO give His Majesty much Subtraction, aud
the members OF the cuD were also glad TO welcome
the nret sovereign that has ever been In New