Rambles in Polynesia. By "Sundowner." (European Mail Office.) ,, •• 4• Sundowner " knows
his Polynesia well, and, moreover, has that real sympathy with the islanders that convinces the reader that he is studying the natives as they really are. He gives us some most instructive and amusing sketches of Fijian and Tongan life, and always in the kindest and friendliest spirit. " Sundowner " has a great belief in the charms and healthiness of the Polynesian Islands, and predicts a brilliant future for them. Certainly, as he says, few have seen them but wish to return, and no one who knows the Polynesian can fail to love him. Is regards the mere pleasure of living. Polynesia is facile princeps. We quote a specimen of Fijian humour. Said a little girl to another : "We have a sister who is now an angel;" to which her companion re- torted, "Why, we've got a brother a policeman."
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