In fact, the Hawaiian living in his valley on his kuliana or small holding, leads an extremely irregular life.

He usually sups at midnight, sleeps a good deal during the day, and has much idle time on his hands.

On the plantations he works regularly and not too hard, eats at stated intervals, and sleeps all night.

This regularity conduces to health.

Moreover, he receives prompt and sufficient medical attendance, he lives a more social and interesting life, and he is as well fed, and mostly better lodged.