VISIT OF THE DAUNTLESS. 281 
of others in the group; it has, however, some 
peculiarities. It is the only place in the Georgian 
or Society Islands, in which rocks of apparently 
primitive formation are found. 
After remaining some time at Borabaro, we took 
leave of our friends, and sailed for Huahine. 
On our way we touched at Raiatea, and were 
gratified with the prosperous appearance of the 
station. It was then at Vaoaara, but since that 
period Mr. Williams, the only remaining Mission¬ 
ary, has removed to Utumaoro, a fine extensive 
district near the northern extremity of the island, 
and adjacent to the opening in the reef called the 
Avapiti, or double entrance. This station was 
commenced in 1823 ; and, in consequence of the 
extent of land by which it is surrounded, and the 
proximity of the harbour, has been found much 
more convenient than that formerly occupied. 
The only inconvenience is that which arises from 
the lowness, and consequent moisture, of the soil. 
The improvement has been rapid, and the trans¬ 
formation so astonishing, that in a short period, 
three hundred enclosures for the culture of sugar, 
coffee, and tobacco, with other kinds of produce, 
were completed; a substantial place of worship, 
schools, and a house for the Missionaries, had 
been finished, and the neat plastered dwellings of 
the natives extended for two miles along the 
beach. The scenery of this district of the island 
is much less picturesque than in many other parts; 
yet it is impossible to behold the neat and exten¬ 
sive settlement, with its gardens, quays, schools, 
capacious chapel, and cottages, stretching along 
the shore, which but a few years before was 
covered vrith brushwood and trees, without aston* 
ishment and delight. 
