Inhabitants of Aniwa. 95 
spoken of in the beginning of this letter. Not very long after 
we reached the mission house, the goods ‘and mails were all 
landed, and the captain’s flag waved impatiently at the mast- 
head for our return ; and so we went.. Before quitting the sub- 
ject of Aniwa, however, I must say a few words about its 
inhabitants. 
Mr. Paton, the missionary, has been on it for about six 
years, and has a comfortable house about half-a-mile from the 
boat landing, from which he has prepared a road with much la- 
bour. I give a sketch of the house, taken from the front, 
which will give some idea of the appearance of one of the 
most comfortable mission houses in the New Hebrides. 
The Mission House on Aniwa. 
Judging by the appearance of the natives, Mr. Paton has 
lived among them to some purpose. They have the same 
quiet, friendly, civilized look that the Aneityumese have. 
The population is estimated at 240. They speak almost the 
same language and are naturally much like the Fotunese. 
Had I not been told this, I certainly do not think I would 
