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SA3I0AN GROUP. 



called, is made of bamboo, as are also their pipes, which resemble 

 those of Pan. 



The dances of the men are by no means indecorous. Those who 

 perform them vary in number from two to a dozen, and are divided 

 into two parties. These parties alternately advance and retreat, 

 which gives an appearance of animation. Clapping their hands, 

 swinging them to and fro, or clasping them over their heads, they 

 follow each other in a circle, leaping up and down, and turning 

 suddenly around, keeping time to the music. The dances continue 

 a considerable time, and end with a sudden clap of the hands and a 

 simultaneous shout. 



The music to which they danced in Upolu, was as follows : 



First Voice? 



The song is usually extemporaneous, relating to some recent occur- 

 rence. The following is a translation of one of them, obtained by 

 Mr. Couthouy through one of the interpreters. 



The Papalangi lias come to Samoa, 



The Papalangi has come to Vaiusu, 



Let us all go down to the spring. 



The Papalangi is fond of the Siva. 



Where is the pig 1 Where is the fattened fowl 1 



The Papalangi cannot join in the Siva. 



Kindle up a bright blaze ! Where are the virgins ? 



I am going to get some cocoa-nuts. 



Look at this Samoan, how finely he dances ! 



These dances are usually performed in the fale-tele, where stran- 



