EMBARKATION FOR BORABORA. 277 
During the year 1821, the inhabitants of Borabora 
erected a substantial place of worship ; and in the 
beginning of 1822, according to a previous en¬ 
gagement with Mr. Orsmond, I visited the island, 
for the purpose of preaching at the opening of the 
new Chapel. Indisposition detained Mr. Bennet 
at Huahine, but the late Rev. D. Tyerman, his 
colleague, kindly accompanied me. 
On the 24th of January we repaired to the 
beach soon after ten, but heavy rains detained us 
until nearly two, when we embarked for Raiatea. 
The afternoon was calm, but about sun-set a light 
breeze came from the south-west. It soon, how¬ 
ever died away, while a heavy swell running in 
a north-easterly direction, continuing, not only 
rendered rowing more laborious, but materially 
impeded our progress. Soon after ten at night 
we entered within the reefs at Tipaemau, having 
rowed nearly thirty miles. Landing at Avera, the 
'shore opposite the opening, our people climbed 
some cocoa-nut trees, and, having taken refresh¬ 
ment, we held on our way within the reefs. The 
land-breeze gently filling our sails, Mr. Tyerman 
and myself fell asleep in the boat: and I suppose 
several of the people did the same, for soon after 
midnight we were awoke by the boat’s being 
aground near the Avapiti. It was soon pushed 
into deeper water; and as the wind was light, the 
oars were manned, and, about an hour before day¬ 
break, we landed at the settlement, and entered 
Mr. Threlkeld’s house, the doors of which were 
unfastened. We were shortly afterwards wel¬ 
comed by our friends, who prepared us an early 
breakfast, by no means unacceptable, as we had 
taken no refreshment since leaving Huahine on 
the preceding day. Here we spent the Sabbath, 
