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the islands, was part of a large building one hun¬ 
dred and sixty feet by forty-eight, comprising a 
place of worship, school, and court-house. 
On the 1st of February, the chapel, which is 
capable of holding 1,100 persons, was opened for 
public worship. The floor was elevated at the 
extremities of the building. The pulpit was sup¬ 
ported by a single pillar, and approached by a 
winding staircase of neat workmanship. About 
ten in the forenoon we repaired to the chapel, 
which we were pleased to see nearly filled with 
a decently clothed native congregation. After I 
had finished the sermon, Mr. Tyerman addressed 
the people, Mr. Orsmond interpreted his address, 
and concluded the* services with prayer. In the 
afternoon a discourse on the advantages of affec¬ 
tion and harmony was preached by Mr. Orsmond ; 
and a sermon in English by Mr. Tyerman, in the 
evening, terminated the interesting engagements of 
the day. On the 3d, which was the Sabbath, I 
preached in the new chapel at sunrise. In the 
forenoon Mr. Orsmond preached to a numerous 
audience. Mr. Tyerman and myself afterwards 
united with the little church, consisting of fifteen 
members, in partaking of the sacrament comme¬ 
morative of the Saviour’s death. 
Violent and contrary winds detained us some 
time in the pleasant settlement at the head ofVaitape 
bay, on the west side of the island, which is situated 
in 16° 32' S. Lat. and nearly 152° W. Long. Bo- 
rabora, as well as the other islands of the group, 
is surrounded by a reef rising to the water’s edge, 
at unequal distances from the shore. On this reef 
there are three low coral islands covered with trees 
and verdure, equal to that which adorns those 
around Raiatea and Tahaa. There are also four 
