New-York tribune., 1874-12-24


for oimpse of the royal VISITOR The procession wac
somewhat imposing for small one, headed as IL Was
the cavalry In their gay uniforms. The indepenoe"s
Troop turned out very creditably, consderipR o '0
abort notice which had been given Its commander ana
members The largest eoDcOurse OF people aions 'n'
route was gathered In front or the WINDSOR ho'e|
Before dusk In the expectation OF the coming ..
the roya, visitor had drawn considerable numDer Oh
people to the vicinity of the hotel and the concourse m
creased quite rapidly till the opposite Sidewalk anu
stoops were closely occupied and the corners OF tno
cross streets sought as places OF VANTAGE A'o
police kept the walk clear IN front OF the note ou' ''
porch and halls occupied by many The iady
guests of the hotel were stirred by the easy interest o'
their SEX and the windows of parors and apartments
framed many fair and rich toilet But the long
DELAY before the King came somewhat chilled the srdor
Of those who were waiting for the King, anu 10 tuo
evening numbers Of the curious OUTSIDE OF
hotel gradually decreased The perseverlng ones WIN
remained diverted their mpatience by jesng
to the occupant Of casual carriage as the coming King
and nv occasional loud cries announcing pretended
arrival Within the hotel Mayor Vance, Alderman van
schack and others conversng Ia the nan ~ tno
head of the staircase, while members OF the hecepoh
Committee and their friends had secluded conference
10 an apartment the gound foor Az ~ mnutes VI
the resolute spectators were graned Dy tne sght VI
the mounted police at the head Of the PROCESSION 1he
came the horsemcn, and the carriage containing the
King stopped before ladies' door, to the north OF the
main entrance. There anxiety to see the monarch
of the little island kingdom but no disorder or shoune
The tall and pOrtly figure Of the King was conspicuous
in the view of ALL but the expression OF his genial race
was somewhat limited by the heavy fur collar he wore
Aghting without delay, he escorted into sump-
tuous little receptiOnrOOm close by the main entrance,
uD the other occupants Of the carriages had coTe Into
the hotel The King did not remove HIS gray overc0at,
and 1t was only after good deal OF tuggng by more
than one person collar that that was removed
After short delay the King escorted by Alderman NC
Caerty and the other members OF the Subcommittee OF
reception and followed by those who had accompanied
him on bis Journey up tho staircase Of the hotel
TO the ladies' parlor at ITS head This was
brilliant with lights and with the luxury OF
its furnishing and was filed with an eager
throng the Of the hotel and with persons con-
nected with the City Government. Beside those VINO
had the procession, there were, among Others
Salem II. Wales, Commissioner OF Docks; President
strack OF the Board OF Assistant Aldermen; Alderman
Kehr Assistant Aldermen Kelly and Policy, Wm L. Coie
aud J. Beekman.
The King was introduced TO Mayor Vance by MI
Odell aud the Mayor said: Your Majesty, have tue
honor In behalf Of the citizens and corporation TO ten
der you hospitality OF the city, aud Without any
intention Of OBTAINING yon beyond q single moment,
desire to say is their wish and they desire to ex-
press to you that wisD that You will make yourse ae
home here and as comfortable as circumstances VIII
permt" After q short pause the Mayor added: i am
happy TO see you'
The King said, in reply II have been Impressed with
the greatnes. hospabe sentiment OF your city,
and would return cordial thanks for the courtesies ten
dered me-"
There was then moments silence the King smiling,
but seeming O little at loss The group moved TO the
south Of the paror and the members OF the recep
on committee and few others were introduced to the
King. He was then accompanied to his parlor, which
adolns the ladies' parlor. in which the reception TOOK
place. This as well the whole suite assigned 70 the
King and his travelling companions. is furnished with
the most luxurious elegance, but with marked good
TASTE beauty and sweet scent Of flowers added to
ira attractions On the table in the of the room
was lovely bed Of flowers, from which exquisite puus
and blossoms raised themselves little way Ihe thrd
chandelier was hung with delicate gcenery, with some
leaves of glowing crimson. The mantel ornaments up
held broad leaves Of flaming ruddy hue. typical OF the
tropics, crowned with bloom OF creamy white Else
where in the room there we're fine bouquets
Before dinner there conversation In the apart
ments between the King and some Of those who had
come with him, and Mayor Vance, Aldermen McCaf-
fcrty, Gon, Van Schaick, and Others Max strakosch
came in and extended an invitation to the royal
party, the Mayor and his family, and members OF
the Reception Committee, to be present at the opera
in the Academy OF Music at an early evening After
some consultation II concluded to accept the invi-
tlon for Monday evening The Chairman OF the Joint
Committee of tho Common Council informed Messrs.
Jarrett Palmer that King Kalakaua ana suite would
visit Bootus Theater this evening, accompanied py
Mayor Vance and the resident Consul OF the Hawaiian
Islands Mr. Olel The managers have also invited the
Mayor.ecct The prosccDium-box to be occupied by
the party will be decorated with the coors OF the
Sandwich Islands and OF the United States ana upon
the of the guests the National Hymn composed
by the sister OF His Majesty. will be performed by the
orchestra There will be display of fireworks in front
of the upon the arrival aud at the departure OF
the King The King, however, may decide to 20 to the
Grand Opera House.
TIE KINGS IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA.
lie is PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING HE HAS SEEN
HIS REMARKS on CURRENT LITERATURE ON THE
SANDWICH IsLANDs-MR. HARRIS NOT SO BAD
AFTER ALL.
The King, in conversation with repre-
sentative OF THE TRIBUNE, expressed himself
much pleased with his reception by the officials and
citizens generally From the moment OF landing TO the
present time he had met with nothing but Kindness.
His recepon by President Grant and tho officials at
Washington had been most cordial He regretted that
his illness had his accepting more OF the In
yitations which he had received. lie was just begin
ming to get acquainted in Washington when compelled
py previous engagements to leave the city and visit
other cities lie heard and read much OF the United
States but could formed conception OF the vast
meas OF the territory If lie had not Travelled over so much
of H. It was wonderful TO contemplate so vast and
powerful nation, considering the snort period Of its
growth. He ouly regretted tnat bis stay was go
limited as to prevent his seeing more OF its
territory people and institutions He had been much
erathcd at his official reception by the United states
senate aud OF Representatives. His visits to the
various public buildings in Washington had afforded
him much pleasure. They were much larger than he
had expected to find them. The process of printing the
currency had interested him exceedingly. He antic
pated much pleasure in visiting NewYork, as the
mercial metropolis OF the Continent He had read much
about #, was acquainted with many wYorkers who
had visited his kingdom, and therefore anxious to