Before closing this special subject, the treatment of which has grown to an unexpected length, the author feels constrained to add one more illustration of Hawaii’s musical productions. The Hawaiian national hymn on its poetical side may be called the last appeal of royalty to the nation’s feeling of race-pride. The music, though by a foreigner, is well suited to the words and is colored by the environment in which the composer has spent the best years of his life. The whole production seems well fitted to serve as the clarion of a people that need every help which art and imagination can offer. XIV—Hawaii Ponoí Words by King KALAKAUA Composed by H. BERGER [Music:] [Illustration: PU (TRITON TRITONIS) BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY BULLETIN 38 PLATE XIX] [Page 173] [Page 174] _HAWAI’I PONOI_ 1. Hawai’i ponoi, Nana i kou Moi, Ka lani Ali’i, Ke Ali’i. _Refrain_: Makua lani, e, Kamehameha, e, Na kaua e pale, Me ka ihe. 2. Hawai’i ponoi, Nana i na ’li’i, Na pua muli kou, Na poki’i. _Refrain_: 3. Hawai’i ponoi E ka lahui, e, O kau hana nui E ui, e. _Refrain_. [Page 175] [Translation.] _Hawaii Ponoi_ 1. Hawaii’s very own, Look to your sovran Lord, Your chief that’s heaven-born, Who is your King. _Refrain_: Protector, heaven-sent, Kamehameha great, To vanquish every foe, With conquering spear. 2. Men of Hawaii’s land, Look to your native chiefs, Your sole surviving lords, The nation’s pride. _Refrain_: 3. Men of Hawaiian stock, My nation ever dear, With loins begirt for work, Strive with your might. _Refrain_. [Page 176] XXII.—GESTURE