The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-02-23
The King IN Sam FrnncisoO.

By the Ida McKGy we receive slight notice of
the movements of the King. The steamer Cify Of
Sydney reached San Francisco on the 18th of
January, making better trip than was expected
his Majesty aud suite we're staying at the Palace
Hotel. After enjoying round of private social
entertainments the party sailed on the Sth
per steamer Oceanic for Japan. Besides the enter
tainmeuts mentioned in our clippings, dinners
were given by the Chinese Consul and Ex-Governor
/ Low.
The following is clipped from the Daily Br-
! aytiHer of February 4th:
The King visited Sacramento on February Sd.
/ At the morning session of the Senate, called to
/ order by Johnston of Sacramento lieutenant
Governor Mansfield appeared at few minutes
after 10 O'Clock with King kalakaua, and took the
chair his visitor seating himself at his side. At
the conclusion OF the debate pending bill, the
! Lieutenant Governor announced the presence of
\ King Kalakaua stating that his time was limited
1 and that motion for recess in order to present
| the Senators would be In order. Senator BAKER
made motion for fifteen minutes recess, which
was carried unanimously. All of the Senators then
stepped to the front and were introduced by the
/ Chairman, retiring Immediately. Several ladies
! in the lobby also stepped forward and were also
/ presented. His Majesty went through the Amer
lean prycess of handshaking with graceful ease.
! He seemed more interested IN the life and move
ments of those in the Chamber than the CONVERSE
ton of those surrounding him. He then withdrew.
/ The King afterwards visited the Assembly cham
ber and the Speaker, leaving his place went down
| to meet him and conducted him to place on the
right hand of the Speakers chair. The debate at
that time was an earnest one. concerning Senate
concurrent resolution, asking Congress TO appro-
pirate money for 4 harbor at Trinidad After
considerable discussion on the question before the
\ House, Mcclure moved that q recess be taken IN
/ order that the members might be introduced tc
our distinguished guest, which was carried. An
/ informal levee was then held, lasting but few
minutes, when Kalakaua retired and business was
resumed
Owing TO the dilapidated state of the railroad
! King halakaua did not arrive from Sacramento
until 10 O'Clock last evening. Upon his arrival a
/ musicale, at which a number of amateur and pro
fessional artists performed, was rendered him by
| the Hawaiian Consul, Mr.. Severance. There we're
a number of our prominent citizens present. To-
day the King will spend the day with w. L. Cole
man at his place at San Rafael. and IN the evening
he will dine with member of the Sandwich Island
1 nobility Sir Claus Spreckels. On Saturday, wind
and weather permitting, he will go on yachting
| trip around the bay
Futher particulars in brief, received per CITY Of
Sydney.
The dav after his arrival the King visited Claus
! Spreckles' sugar reinery-was photographed,
l lunched at the Pacific Club and dined at Captain
/ Floyd's.
The King visited the Spring Valley Water Works
accompanied by Mr.. Schussler. The yachting
party was under the management of Captain
! Floyd.
The dinner given by the Chinese Consul General
| took place at the Hang Fer Low Restaurant. All
| the nobs of Chinatown were present to the num-
Der of Co. The Chinese wore State mandarin dresses
! The Chinese Consul General Chang Shu Lang pre-
sided and on his right sat the King.
After the Chiness dinner the King went to the
ball given by the French residents to NJ. de Milan,
the new French Consul. 1t was a brilliant affair.
-lr. Armstrong is suffering from the effects of
sore throat.
A grand reception was given to His Majesty at
the Palace Hotel. Upwards of $50 guests were
present A committee of ladies, consisting of
Mesdames Newlands, Colt, Kinsey, Severance,
Hager. ETC.. received Supper was given at II
O'Clock. The affair is spoken of as being very
brilliant. The King was not in uniform-the
staff were. The King opened the ball with Mrs.
Baper.