The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-29
KING KALAKAUA.
His Hawaiian Majesty at Home
Among His People.
A STATE BALL IN HONOLULU.
Aristocracy, Fashion, Music and
Flowers.

ing TO the absence OF the King, whose visit TO tao
United States has added so much to the excite
ment OF the season there. His return has been
eagerly looked Tor and as Joyously celebrated
Nothing that professions, speeches, illuminationss
&C., could express OF welcome was lacking on tbs
occasion.
THE STATE BALI.
But the grandest OF the festivities attending his
arrival was the State ball, ten days ater-an &C.
count OF which VIII show that Honolulu Is not lar
behind other capitals in the matter OF party-giv-
ing. Invitations to the number OF 1900 necessi.
lated preparation upon an extended scale, and To
say that nothing was lacking to the comfort, con-
Venience or pleasure OF the LOCO who were pres
ent, is sufficient to prove that the Committee OF
Arrangements understood their duties. 1t is,
however, not enough 10 say respecting the ssill
and taste displayed in every detail.
WHERE THE FErE TOOK PLACE.
The Parliament building, from its size and ele.
gance, was selected as most suitable Tor so extern.
sve an affair and magnificent is the structure
OF Itself the beautiful decorations added teniold
to It's original imposing appearance. The exterior
was brilliantly Illuminated, not only by the glow
OF lights from within. but by lestoons OF Chinese
lanterns hung from window to window and uroop-
ing from the lofty clock tower. on the front OF
which, III colored letters, blazet the word "Kala-
kaua," surmounted by crown. Still more ella
bOrate Illumination was contemplated, but on
account OF the strong trade winds the idea was
abandoned. double row Of torches led from the
WIDE gates to the Still wider portal, 10 enter
which was like stepping into some OF the en-.
chanted castles OF iary tale. Ranged along the
wide corridors We're stands OF lowers, whose irag.
rance periumed the air and whose delicate buds
or bursting blossoms furnished great deal Ut
sentiment to the thronglng promenaders OF GER.
tain as Well as uncertain age.
THE RECEPTION ROOM.
The Legislative Hall, an apartment OF noble
proportions, l20 feet long and 40 wide, was most
tastefully decorated with evergreens ferns and
1owers-nags being used only 70 drape the gal
ery erected lor the musicians. On the wall hung
hne collection OF portraits, including those OF
Hawaiian soveregns from the days OF Kame-
hameha l., the conqueror, to the present Time.
and also many oil European rulers and statesmen.
The portrait OF the present King Is u magninceEt
specimen OF photography. 1t is luil size, and an
excellent likeness. 1t was executed by Bradley IL
Ruiohson, oi san Francisco, and presented TO lis
Majesty by Nr. w. Z. ka!ston OF the same city, AI
tue east end OF tne room, upon IL slgntiy raised
platform. were the seats arranged ior the King
aud royal family. over those Tor the King and
Queen were draped some remarkable rcu and yell
low leather coaXs-tue ancient badge vi cnie-
,acl that the nian CHIEFS were always
buried IN them, anu as the particular
BIRDS from waose pumage aone tGey
they cannot be replaced. It was WORK OF great
labor and patience to complete one OF these coaks-
Vi the two xmas OF feathers USED me req we're
plenty enough, out the tiny yellow ones could %
lounC only under the wing OF a species OF oiack-
bird tnhapting the highest mountains. 1t t0ok
lOrty years to complete the great CLOAK OF kame-
hamena l.. which OF course perisned at the time
OF MS Iny ste iouS tuterment.
ARRIVAL OF THE ROYAL PARTY.
AT nine O'Clock precisely the royal party entered
rank alter His Majesty, each wearing his small
leather cape and carrylnga "kahil" the Hawaiian
emblem OF royalty. These "kanlls" are really
which attained their present distinction IN thosa
baroarlc Gays, wnen TO perform the most Trivial OF
upon the servant. For instance, when the nrsE
missionaries came to these ISLANDS they found the
"spttoon bearer'' one OF the highest mobiles am
not certain out the highest
The band played tue national hymn-something
like ''God save the Queen" only iner-whiie tney
advanced and Took seats IN the following
ORDER:-
cesses Lliu ana Likc!ike on the right HIS Royal
Highness Prince Lsleiohoku, with Her koyaF
hiXhness Ruth keelikoani, sister or his late Ma
jesty Kane hameha ", On the left, and The AGhlli
bearers ranged IN Il semI.clrcle a tae rear.
TIE COMPANY SALUTES THE SOVEREIGN.
The company then advanced aud saiuteu their
Majesties, ceremony which lasted more shan an
hour. Individual presentation was not possible
AT ten O'Clock dancing commenced. The ball
openeo with royal auadriile, Ia when particle
pated the following distinguished personages:-
His Majesty the King and Nine. Ball!eu, vile Of
the French commissioner.
Admiral Almy, United States Navy and Hon.
Mrs. Bishop.
His EXcellency II. A. Peirce American Minister
Resident, and Her Majesty the Queen.
Mons. Baeu, French commissioner, ana The
Princess Lliiu Domns.
HIS Royal Hlghness Prince Leeionoku and Mrs.
W. L. Green.
Major Wodehouse, Her Britannia Maiesty's Com.
missioner, and the Princess LlkehKe Cleghorn.
Captain Gnerardi, United Sta,eS Navy, and MIS-
Captain Arson, X. N, and Mrs. P. G. Jones.
Captain Van Der Meulen, X. N, aud Miss Emily
Captain skerretr, United States Navy, and Miss
Emily Harris.
Captain ErDen, United states Navy. and Mrs. w.
His Excelency W. L. Moenonua and Mrs. Cover.
JOYOUS TIME.
The festivities thus lnaueurated were kept up
till q late hour. at TWO O'Clock tue King, with his
l6tlnue, Withdrew. followed WITHIN an nour oy
majority OF the cancers. large number, how.
ever, intoxicated with the beauty or the scene,
ana. above all the delicious music, did not so early
reinQuish their opportunity, out swung on in
merry circles TIL the morning dawnea ana day.
at the Windows ecfpsed the lessal lamps ana disA
persed Terpsicnores tired devotecs.
THE INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION.
The most curious feature OF the entertainment
was The diversity OF race and nation represented.
Honolulu OF itself Is most acknowledgements
ing residents rom all parts OF the civilized world
On this occasion the invitations were OF necessity
very general and also very generally accepted.
Englisn. French, Italians, Russians. PIussianS
Poles, Norw eeians Swedcs-so much Tor EUROPE
skinned mdiaman, numerous Japanese ana stll
larger number oi celestlals win their Ooliqus
eyes ana long queues. africa nau, perhaps, no
Representative, but there IL 80 striking reseIn-
blance between the negro and native Hawaiian
tnat at first glance 1t seemed as II the third quar-
ter or the globe could G. aim large snare vi tue
assembly.
SPLENDID SCENE.
There were four men.0i-war in the harbOrS
three American and one English The god laced
uniforms OF the officers, With those OF diplomatic
and military officials, maze fine show and added
greatly to the brlliancy OF the scene by relieving
tnat sornbre elements gentlenan's modern cos
tune. The toilets OF tue ladies would he too ex.
tensive subject to enter upon Individually,
besides this Is too far nom fashionable cen0es TO
give me any chance OF startling or even interest,"
Ing lady reader by details Oh cut or garnlture.
SuIice IL 10 say there was thee usual rustling Of
siik and soft boating or carleton auu lace to the
evident satisfaction and inNiSputable becoming
ness or tnelr lair wearers. Tho Queen and
processes were distinguished In addition to Tho
elegance OF their attire by broad sashes OF scarlet
worn trapsversely across the breast.
COMFORTING TIE INNER MAN.
The supper room was thrown open at twelve