Polynesian., 1844-07-13

er motion in which they may desire to dis
play their activity. l suppose now, that the
young damsels, instead of being bent over
pianos, and fancy work, will be cutting ca
pers on parallel bars, wooden horses, and
practising dumb beliefs. They also have
their swimming schools, and some are per-
feet naiads. Ifthe generation of puny ones
is not soon run out, it will be no fault of these
establishments. But, without a doubt, they
arc most excellent institutions for cities, and
will 60 far to counteract the ill effects of scd-
entary, and fashionable life.
l have met Mr.. Bingham several times.
Since the termination of the China war. his
hobby seems to be a Chinese mission. How
ever, he still remains in the United States,
and is uncertain himself, whether he shall
return to the scene Of his former labors.
DIR. Lafon has been taken up by the Anti
slavery folks, who are out, both tooth and
nail, against the American Board of Foreign
missions, because they receive donations
from shareholders. The DR.. is now engaged
in a wandering crusade against the Board,
on this score. 1t is much to be regret
ted that he has been so led away, for, in
other respects, he is a most worthy man,
and possessed ofsingular benevolence. But,
every man, it is said, is crazy in some point.
Some expectation has been entertained that
MIR. Bingham would give to the public his
life of Kaahumanu, but for all they have yet
seen of it, it may as well be in the tomb of
the Capets. Sandwich Islands folks are now
quite numerous here. Of the older visitants,
Hon. William Sturgis is the most prominent.
He was much at the Islands between 1898,
and 1905, and has a fund of anecdote about
Kamehameha the conqueror, and the high
chiefs of those days. Messrs. H. and P.
have settled at Charlestown, enjoying the
fortunes they have so honorably earned.
The Islands are much indebted to them, in
more respects than one. The beautiful, and
accomplished, Mrs. p, who figured so con-
spicuously in your society eight years since,
now keeps a fashionable boarding house in
Summer Street. DR.. Anderson, of the Am.
Board, who formerly had charge of the S. l..
mission, has sailed for Smyrna, intending to
visit the missions in that region. The Rev.
David Greene takes his situation at the Mis-
sion House, in Pemberton Square. BY the
way, their library and museum are becom-
ing very valuable. Their list of works rela-
tive to India is very complete, and, in the
latter, / noticed a number of curiosities with
your name attached as deposited by you. |
like the plan much of getting together a mu-
scum. 1t serves to show, far better than
books, the domestic life of heather nations,
and the state of civilization among them, and
interests the public to contribute for the sup
port Omissions. The collection ofHawaiian
idols, and curiosities, is far more complete
than can now be obtained at the Islands.
BY the way, in speaking of ladies' gymna-
Sums, | forgot to add that the ladies have
also, oyster saloons, and refreshment shops,
splendidly fitted for their patronage; where
ladies', under the exclusive guidance of pet
ticoat pilotage, can accommodate themselves
with a lunch at any hour of the day. This
is a great convenience to those who come
in from out Of town, and do not desire to-
trouble a friend, or to 60 to a public house
for a meal. Aloha.
Thine, WAKEBY.