The morning call., 1890-12-07
A BUSY DAY
FOR THE KING.
Kalakaua Will Review the Second
Brigade, N. G. C.
Future Movements of His Hawaiian Meiesty
Decorations Bestowed Upon the
Charleston's Officers.

His Hawaiian Majesty, King Kalakaua,
spent very busy day yesterday in receiving
callers. The Kings health has improved
wonderfully since his arrival, the change in
climate appearing to agree with him. Still
he has not accustomed himself to the cold
ness OF the weather, compared with the
balmy warmth of the Hawaiian atmosphere.
This is the reason he has not yet taken
any drives about the city, though he eX-
presses h imself as anxious to see The wonder
full improvements which have taken place
since he was last here. The visitor at his
rooms can easily see that he has not yet be-
| come used to the chill of a San Francisco
winter by the large fires which are con-
stantly kept at full glow for his benefit
Shortly after arising yesterday morning
he began 10 receive visitors, his attention
being occupied in this way the entire day.
Many old friends and eX-reSidents Of the
island called to pay their respects Num-
bers of prominent citizens were also among
the visitors, including Ex-Governor Low,
Major-Genera w. III. Dimand, Rev. Sanders
Reed. Henry. Heyman, J. Mcdonald, Z. L..
G. Steele and others. The afternoon as we'll
as the morning WAS occupied in receiving
visitors, among them being the visiting Con-
gresSi0nal committee, Senator Squire of
Washington, Congressman Lchlbach OF New
jersey and Stump of Maryland.
VISITED. BY CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
About o'clock in the evening Major G en-
erai w. ii. DtmoDd, accompanied by his
staff, and also Brgadier- General John 7.
Cutting, paid an official visit to his Majesty.
General Dimond formerly resided in the
islands, and Is warm personal friend Of the
King. General Dimohd and his staff were
in full-dress uniforms. All the staff was
present with the exception of three, who are
in the East. The visiting delegation was as
follows: Majo I-General w. Ii. Dimond,
Colonel J. w. Staples, Lieutenant Colonels
Warren B. English, NJ. Ii. Hecht, Horace G.
Platt. Albert K. Castle. Edgar j. de Pue. Z.
A. Denicke. w. +. Holloway, & ID. Cutler
and Major w. B. Hooper.
General Dim0nd first presented Brigadier-
General John 4. Cutting to the king and
then his staff in the order Of their rank.
About an hour was spent in conversation
with his Majesty. During the royal andi-
the King to special review of the Second
Brigade. n. G. c., to be held al any time
during his pleasure. The invitation was
graciously accepted by. the King, who
said he would be most happy to witness
reunion of Calf ornia's citizen soldiery.
A REVIEW OF THE BRIGADE.
Friday night was the time set for the re-
view, and the Mechanics Pavilion was the
place decided upon to witness the review.
Generals Dimond aud Cutting will at once
set to work TO make the review brilliant
success. Orders regarding the office will be
tation, the King expressed himself as
worn out by the strain of receiving so
many visitors during the day. and he retired
for the night.
This morning at II o'clock King Kala-
kaua will attend divine service at Trinity
Episcopal Church on Powell and Post
streets. He will be accompanied by Lord
High Cham berlain Macfarlane and his suite.
After church the King will pay special
visit to Mrs. Claus Spreckels, who is in the
city. and in the afternoon, if the weather
permits, he will drive through the park, and
visit the Cliff House and ocean beach.
The movements of the King for the
week have not been definitely DECIDED ON for
each day. He has. however, accepted an in
yitation to attend the grand bali OF the Wo-
mans Exchange to be held ON Friday even
ing. He will attend also, Of course, tue ball
after the review Of the Second Brigade.
DINING AT THE PACIFIC UNION.
On Wednesday evening he will dine at