228 THE ISLANDERS IN 1852, 
Aug. 8. As soon as we hove-to off Bounty 
Bay, Arthur Quintal, and George Adams, with 
as many as a whale-boat could contain, came 
on board to pay their respects to the first 
admiral who had ever visited them. Shortly 
after they requested leave to attend prayers 
in the admiral's cabin, which are read every 
morning by the chaplain. When breakfast 
was over, the band was ordered up, with 
which they were much delighted. They 
called first of all for ' God save the Queen, 1 
Her Majesty having nowhere more loyal 
or affectionate subjects than the Pitcairn 
Islanders. Some marches, polkas, &c. called 
forth the remark, that such tunes seemed 
scarcely proper for Sundays. 
" Our chaplain performed the afternoon 
service, and preached an excellent sermon. 
The hymns were sung in regular parts by 
the whole congregation. I doubt much 
whether any church in England, excepting 
cathedrals, can boast of such a good choir. 
The congregation were very nicely dressed ; 
indeed, it is a great point to have white 
shirts on Sunday. The Sabbath is strictly 
observed. The crew of the Portland re- 
