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manner of speaking was good, and the self-possession of the orators 

 remarkable. The speakers generally have persons near them who act 

 as a sort of prompters, and remind them of the subjects it is desirable 

 they should speak of. The whole proceedings are conducted with the 

 utmost quiet, and no disturbance is allowed. 



SAMOAN PET PIGEON. 



