New-York tribune., 1874-12-25
ROYAL SIGHTSEEING.
KING KALAKAUNS sLEIGH-RlDE.

4 RIDE IN TIE CENTRAL PARK-A VISIT TO THE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND TO THE
NORMAL school.
The presence of royalty at the Windsor
Hotel was indicated yesterday morning by the royal
nag OF the Hawaiian Islands, which foated over the
roof King kalakaua curly and was ready for thc
enjoyment Of tho day before the members OF the Recep
ton Committee appeared Assistant Alderman Brucks
was the first the ground, and then came Aldermen
Gii0n and Koch, and william Ii. MOoney, Clerk OF the
Board OF Assistant Aldermen. Commissioner Farr OF
the Board Of Education present to conduct the
King to the Normal College Prof Albert s. Bckmorc,
the superintendent Of the American Museum OF Natural
Hl't0ry, who TO receive the party at the Museum,
was also present There considerable discussion as
TO whether the first part Of tho programme the sleigh
ride In Central Park practicable but this set
tea at last, aud the party proceeded In car
rlages to the Central Park. The party included King
kaiakaun, Gov. Dominis. Col. Wherry, Lieut. Palmer,
Aldermen GIlon aud Koch, Assistant Alderman Brucks,
Commissioner Farr, William H. Moouey j. NJ Touccy,
Super rntendcnt and l.. NJ Geary, General Manager OF
the Ncw-YOrk Central Railroad At tho Flfh-avc. ell
trance To the Park slcighs were IN waiting, ana the
party rode far the lower end OF the lake Tho ride
was very short for tho doay rendered that necessary
Inc friends OF the King too, somewhat afraid that
lie might take cold lie enjoyed the ride, however very
much. and expressed his delight to Alderman Glon.
who rode with him. IL was the Kings first sleigh ride
The slcigng excellent, and 1t was, perhaps, un-
fortunate that there not time for "A longer ride
Leaving the Park the party proceeded to the Museum
where Prof Albert B. BicknOrc ready to receive
thcm He conducted thcm through the Museum hrst
pointing ont tho figure Of tho Arab defending himself
against the lions The BIRDS shells. and insects were
then examined King Kalakaua appeared to take much
interest in the exhibition, asking questions about some
Of the objects remarkable for their beauty OF form,
and expressing his pleasure in few words
From the Museum tho party proceeded to the Normal
College. The visit had been wcGled for the students
were assembled 10 listen to the annual cXercscs Proi
Thomas Hunter President Of the College, was waiting
for them and after brief reception in his private Office.
led the party to the chapel where seats were provided
on the platform. Tho gallery was llled with
ladies aud gentlemen, and IN tho hall
outside were the young ladies' or tho ColleSe.
At signal from President Hunter march was played
the piano aud eleven hundred young girl! nlcd INTO
the hall an passed down the asIcs To their seats Inc
King was evidently pleased at the sight OF their iresh
faces. As they seated another signal was
giveu girl after another seven or eight In all,
With spiiit quotation. One told about the duties
OF those In high stations, another spoke OF wonans
sphere and others OF various subjects. Commissioner
FLrr introduced the King with tho following remarks;
YorSG LADIES: You have been favored often with
y's from Mayors, Governors, might alIo ray ftcsi-
dents, yet been lot III ms land OF Tree
dom, and vi rcpuIliranism, to be visited by monarch
pleasure, therefore, IN Introducing to you lvng King
who rcgns supreme III ms land ana VINO bdS none
us the honor visit the Normal College OF the CITY OF
New York. IIe II laborng under severe cold. Tue
climate which ho is much warmer than
tns that In travelling day and night tor ks past he
has almost lost his voice. therefore 40 hOt expect
from him speech and you must not: hut Take pleas
ure IN Introducing 10 you HIS Majesty, KING kaakaua
vi tie sandwich Islands.
A short pause followed, and then the King rose and
bowcd. Tho young ladies united III singing "Pao
Moon." President Hunter then said:
Iwsh to that IIls nsty the King Of the Sand
wich Islands and the other distinguished guests nave
caught totally uDprcparPd ana ON day III wilch We
ha 20 "A general ollitcatiOn-he winding OF this term.
They viii therefore excuse perhaps tue delay IN our
coming together
The students then marched out. President Hunter
led the way to his private Cnc where lie opened the
visitors book and requested the signatures OF the royal
party The King first signed his name Thus Kalakana,
Honolulu. Hawaiian Islands" THIS ceremony over, the
party were led to the calis
Here another striking exhibition was given, and one
with which the King evidently delighted. Between
900 and 800 oung ladies ranged In rows through
long hall. A waltz played upon the piano, aud the
girls under tho direction Of the instructor, Miss Chis-
holm, went through series OF movements, kccinS
time to The girls advanced retrcatcd. cX-
tended their arms every movement being graceful
Their smlng faces, flushed with exercise pleased the
Kng and when they marched out at the close of their
cyolutions he expressed his delight in very pleasant
words
Tue time at their disposal did not admit OF Il more
extended Inspection or the building, and the party
cdiatcy entered the carriages and were driven 10 the
Windsor Hotel, where an hour was spent at laneb'