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é | MANNERS AND CUSTOMS—INHABITANTS. 47 piece of clothing in her possession, except what she would ~ have on. The male would hazard his implements of in- dustry, and even the pallet on which he slept. When they lose they tear their hair, and become wild with rage. Very often these scenes end in serious quarrels. Another game resembling our checkers ts_ played. Wrestling is practiced by the youths, and games of “tug of war” are often indulged in. Horse racing is a very favorite sport, and on nearly all the islands there is a well regulated track, where the races are hotly contested. There is plenty of game in the shape of quail, which has been imported from Cali- fornia. Japanese and Chinese pheasants have also been imported, and do well. In the winter there are wild ducks and fowls and sport is exceedingly fine. There are also dove shooting, and plenty of upland plover. The native “luau” is one of the characteristics of Ha- wiian hospitality, and from its beginning to its end is ex- tremely interesting. It fs generally given by several persons, each one adding variety to the edibles. One will contribute pie, another pig, dog, or fowl, and others fur- nish the fruits and fish. They all meet at a designated place, and the natives work harder then than at any other time. Some gather the ferns, and ki-leaves, which they use in decoration; some dig the oven in the ground, and great care has to be exercised in selecting stones that — will not explode as they become heated. ) After the food is prepared, and placed in the oven, a spread is made on the ground of ferns and ki-leaves. fe When the food is cooked, it is placed upon the table pip- , , ee Eomicbooks.co