X PREFACE. 
" The ordination of our Teacher is a blessing 
which we highly appreciate ; and it will, with 
the blessing of Almighty God, be productive of 
much good. 
" Divine Service is performed every Wednes- 
day evening ; and we partake of the Holy Sacra- 
ment of the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday 
of each month ; — privileges for which we cannot 
be too thankful. 
" You will doubtless be glad to learn that 
the Eev. G. H. ISTobbs has, since his ordination, 
acted in a manner highly honourable to his 
high calling and profession. His whole aim 
seems to be directed to one object, that of doing 
good to his flock, both in spiritual and temporal 
things. 
" Please to accept of my kindest love and 
regards ; and believe me to be, 
" Yours ever gratefully, 
" John Adams. 
"To the Rev. T. B. Murray, M.A." 
The mention of the name of John Adams 
reminds us of the origin of the settlement at 
Pitcairn's Island. Without further anticipa- 
ting, therefore, the eventful history which is 
connected with the place, and which proves that 
