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Lawes having decided to remove one, we got him on board, and sailed for Kaili. The villages of Tupuselei and Kaili are quite in the sea. I fear they are very unhealthy mangroves and low swampy ground abound. The Astrolabe Range is not far from the shore we were sailing along all day. There is a fine bold coast line, with many bays.

Janara is a good large district, and seems to have a number of natives. The village we are in is 600 feet above sea-level. Tupuselei is the nearest mission station, and a teacher placed here or at Efari would have constant communication with that place. I was the first to enter the village.

Somerset Murray Island Darnley Island Boera Moresby Trip inland Sunday at Port Moresby Native funeral ceremonies Tupuselei Round Head Native salutations Kerepunu Teste Island Hoop-iron as an article of commerce Two teachers landed A tabooed place Moresby and Basilisk Islands South Cape House building Difficulties with the natives An anxious moment Thefts Dancing and cooking Visit to a native village Native shot on the Mayri Mr. and Mrs.

On the 31st, the Bertha left for Kerepunu. As I was anxious to see all the mission stations along the coast between Port Moresby and Kerepunu, I remained, to accompany Mr. Lawes in the small schooner Mayri. We left on the following day, and sailed down the coast inside the reef. We arrived at Tupuselei about midday. There were two teachers here, and Mr.

I think it may be possible to get to them from the north side by Mangara, and then we can rightly tell the height of the falls. 5th. Left Chokinumu this morning at eight, and had a pleasant walk for three hours, ascending gradually the Astrolabe until we reached the summit at the back of Tupuselei, 2300 feet high.