Language alone is proverbially misleading as a guide to identity of race.

But in the case of the Polynesians we may add colour and features, customs, legends, and disposition.

All are well though rather heavily built, active when they choose, and passionately fond of war and sport.

The New Zealanders are good riders and capital football players.

The Samoans are so fond of cricket that they will spend weeks in playing gigantic matches, fifty a side.