The New York herald., 1874-12-24

talities OF the city and without any Intention OF
say that II Is their wlsh-ana they desire me TO
express TO you that wisb-that you will make
yourself at at home and as comfortable as c!rcum-
ssancos WIN a permit. nit am happy to see YOU"
THE KING RESPONDS AGAIN.
the reply or the King was awaited with great
LnteI est py AL present, and when the Mayor had
hnisned his remarks the eyes OF the assemplage
were centred on the visitor But, owing TO the
and thus brieny returned thanks:w"I have been
impressed with the greatness and the hospitabie
sea,men.s M o. your city and would return grateful
tnahks Ior tne c0urtesieS rendered me-"
Tne members OF the Reception Committee were
then presented 10 the King, who was soon con-
quoted 10 tne elegant apartments provided for his
After dinner the King was beseged BY number.
, tess visa.ors, mostly ladies' who, Notwithstanding
thelr republican surroundings, were among the
most anxious 10 meet Hawaiian royalty. Poor
glrls the king Is married; 80 there Is no chance
for the honor OF an introduction, HERALD re-
porter made his way through the throng and soon
Procureo an interview with HIS Majesty.
THE KINGS APPEARANCE.
the hawaiian monarch has never been satislac.
torly described, and his appearance Is not what
one would Judge from past report. He Is over six
feet IN height, dignihed and imposing In appear
ance, ana WITH an ease OF manner suitable TO his
liberties with, though his whole bearing Is per-
vaded py the 6onhomanie and good nature which
was such favorable trait in his character before
MS present exaltation. Accession OF dignity
has not changed him, and to those that
know ", MIN m. ne Is the same Davia Kalakaua
Or OLD days. In reply to questions HIS
Majesty expressed great delight at the manner in
when ne mad been received, and gave a graphic
ington. Instead or being wearied by the journey.
as reported, he 'thought 1t was splendldn and
simple coid Is all that has ever harassed him.
AT Omaha where the train stopped for an hour,
the Mayor OF the city insisted upon taxing the
royal royal party @ fGr drive IN the middle OF snow
mucn impressed by this, as, although even In the
tropical climate o. Hawan snow is frequently seen
upon the Lofty mountains, yet a genuine snow
storm was novelty, and enjoyed accordingly.
THE KINGS SUITE.
.The next IN rank interviewed was Governor
John o. Domins, the Kings brother-in-law and
an official OF high standing BY descent Domlnls
make AZ tonr anu ne .n seemed neaty gaa to
has many old friends. Mrs. DOminis, the Kings
sister, IS considered in the islands OF the sat
q great portion OF her time to laboripg for the
benefit OF the native population, ana IN every ham,
The Hawaiian national hymn, which Is to be
played whenever the King goes through any
puolic ceremony, was composed by her, both words
and music, and New YORK society, BY her nom
attendance with the distinguished party, is the
loser Of an accomplished lady.
Governor John NJ. Kapena, OF the island OF Mani,
Is one OF those clear-headed. snrewd men that
leave their mark wherever they go. In an inter-
aSout tue msso Of the roSa and eey
pressed the utmost satisfaction as the result OF the
visit. The Washington visit passed or smoothly,
both socially ana otherwise, and now that busi-
ness Is settled our guests have made up their
minds to good time and intend to see all the
amused at the attention paid them and the inter-
est excited.
THE QUEEN
During the old days Ol Hawaii, soon after the
missionaries had commenced their efforts, super.
stitlon existed among the natives that IN the
crater OF the great volcano OF Kilanea resided the
dread goddess Pele. Tnis character seemed to be
at the head OF Hawaiian mythology, and to all re.
monsts sances oI&he missionaries IN regard to their
idolatry the natives would simply point TO seetb.
ing abyss OF lava, aud ask whether the Christian
God was capable Of sucn awful power. A
Of ffuA nf tnh
yerted. braved, in the preseaes q ays:s!rpck
many the Pee was but q name. The Vile Of A Inc
King is direct descendant OF this heroic woman,
and bears tue same name. Etiquette would not
permit her to leave the islands with her husband,
so the simple republicans OF the United States
must be contspt with one monafch.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD =
OF the hotel every available stoop tnat commanded
sight OF the hote balcony was occupied by
women and men eager TO see the royal parsonage
window could be seen opera glasses levelled at
every person VINO made his appearance either at
THE SERENADB
it was announced to the King, would commence.
When this intelligence was received he, IN COM
pany with his suite, a plumber OF prominent citi-
Zens and the members OF the committee OF ar
rangements proceeded to the balcony. when the
TIN and dedicated to hiufswhie in San Francisco
by the leader OF one oil the bands IN that city, After
the air had been finished the King, being too
hoarse to speak bowed ana waved mis- handHer.
cnief In acknowledgment, and then, turning to one
OF uls aids remarked tbat lt was the first time ne
the Golden City. The wlDHowS leading from the
pari0rS TO the balcony werenow thrown open ana
those ladies and gentlemen who desired were
allowed to pass on to 1t that they might get bet
ter view OF His Majesty. The Hawaiian national
hymn was next played by the band, and as the
notes peaied out on the night air 1t was easy to
see that kalakaua was moved-thOughts OF his
the chill Winds December nisat caused nm 70 70
wrap his heavy spanish cloak more closely about
his person. The national air or our own country
was next played, after which most OF those
present especially the ladies'. returned to
however, for some time, dlscoursing some
delicious opera music, which the King
sisted, after 2 lew airs had been PLAYED, tnat His
Majesty had better not risk the night air any
longer, and he reluctantly returned to his private
parl0r, followed by hundreds OF eyes eager to see
q live king. Shortly after the King had entered
his parlor, number OF prominent citizens were
presented 10 HIM, when q pleasant hour OF social
chat upon general topics was passed. Later in
the evening q cold collation. was served, TO which
had been thoroughly discussed, His Majesty gra-
clousy Dade adeu to his friends aud retired to his
Chamber Tor the night.
The Committee Of Arrangements, up to q late
day. but as lar as known 1t is their intention to
drive His Majesty through the Park aud to the
Normal School, after which he, In company with
his suite, VIII visit photograph gallery. where
The Foreign Trade Committee, OF the New York
Board OF Trade will meet this afternoon at Nos.
IL and 10 Broadway, room 0, to prepare an address
to be presented to King Kalakaua.
The King and his suite have arranged to be
present at the performance OF the '.Black Crook"
at the Grand opera House tonight.
KING KALAKAU TO VISIT CANADA.