300 MALOLO. 
the feast of human bodies. They were all distinct, and they said quite 
audible at a great distance. 
The Feejee drum is similar to that described at Tonga, and is made 
of a log hollowed out and placed on one point. 
It gives out a deep hollow tone when struck 
with the small and large stick, with which they 
produce the different sounds. 
I now had an opportunity of visiting their 
upper town, which was not offered me before. This is situated on a 
bluff rising abruptly behind the lower village, and being strong by 
nature, is susceptible of being maintained against a large force. 
There is a trench and palisade around a great portion of it. 
FEEJEE DRUM. 
VIEW BE M THE PASS TO THE UPPER TOWN,SOMO SOMO 
The upper town is so much concealed by the trees and bushes 
growing on the bluff, that one might be at Somu-somu many times 
without noticing it. The approach to it is through a narrow pass, 
from which there is a beautiful view. 
I also had an opportunity of seeing their manner of trading among 
themselves. This is entirely conducted by barter. The market is held 
