REGISTER OF THE CONVERTS. 
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CHAP. V. 
First record of the names of the professors of Christianity 
—Taaroarii's rejection of idolatrous ceremonies—Deter- 
mination of Patii, the priest of Papetoai—Idols publicly 
burnt at Uaeva, in Eimeo—Increase of the scholars— 
Contempt and persecution on account of the profession 
of Christianity—Baneful influence of idolatry on social 
intercourse—Humiliating circumstances to which its 
institutes reduced the female sex—Happy change in 
domestic society, attending the introduction of Chris¬ 
tianity—Persecution of the Christians—Worshippers of 
the true God sought as victims for sacrifice to the pagan 
idols—Notice of Aberahama—Martyrdom in Tahiti. 
Soon after the return of Messrs Scott and Hay¬ 
ward from Tahiti, indications of the same convic 
tions and inquiry were occasionally manifested in 
Eimeo ; and on the 25th of July, 1813, which was 
the Sabbath, the first place for public worship 
erected in the island of Eimeo was opened. It 
was also the first building in the islands ever used 
by the natives for this sacred purpose. The exer¬ 
cises of the day were highly interesting both to the 
Missionaries and their little band of followers. At 
the close of the evening service Mr. Davies gave 
notice, according to previous arrangements, that 
on the following morning a public meeting would 
be held; when all who had sincerely renounced 
their false gods, who had desired also to relinquish 
their evil customs, to receive Jehovah for their God, 
and to be instructed in his word, were invited to 
