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We steamed round by the Leocadie, through what forms a good harbour for small vessels, and over by the sandbanks in Catamaran Bay. We called at Tanosina, to the east of the Leocadie, landing with caution, as these people had been rather troublesome on our first arrival at South Cape, and were very anxious to avenge the man shot on board the Mayri.
Next morning, the Mayri having arrived the evening before, I carried into effect the intended visit. The chief of Paitana and two followers, with my friend Lauma, of Lolo, waited to accompany me. After breakfast we got into the boat, Lavao in charge. We entered the same creek as for Motu Lavao, and when up it some distance turned up another to the right, too narrow to use oars.
Two men from the Bertha, and two from the Mayri joined with the four teachers in the work, and by Tuesday the framework was nearly up. We landed our things that day, and immediately after breakfast on Wednesday, December 5th, we went ashore to reside; and about ten a.m. the Bertha left. On the Tuesday, Mr.
The above sad intelligence reached Port Moresby at early morn of the 11th, just as the Harriet was about to leave for Thursday Island, and the Mayri about to take me to Hula, whilst a party of foreigners were leaving for the East End. The news, of course, upset all arrangements, and, after the first moments of excitement were over, our next concern was about the safety of the two Aroma teachers.
From a very unexpected source, and in a very unexpected manner, the whole prospects of this eastern mission seemed all at once to be upset. I do not think I can do better than extract my journal for the next few days. December 29th. About twelve o'clock three lads from the Mayri came ashore to cut firewood. One of them came to me, saying, "I 'fraid, sir, our captain he too fast with natives.
Several natives from one of the settlements invited me to visit their place, and said if I went with them in their canoe they would return me. I went with them, and was well received by all the people at the settlement, where I spent some hours. On the 21st of December, the Mayri returned from East Cape, and reported that all were sick, but that the people were very friendly and kind to teachers.
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.
Twelve teachers and their friends killed at Kalo in 1881 The warning The massacre The fear for the teachers at Koma Mr. Chalmers's views on the question Voyage westwards in the Mayri A Sunday at Delena Visit of Queen Koloka Threatened attack by Lolo natives The fight Peace Miria's village Bad character of the Motu natives Visit to the chief of Motu Lavao Story of Dr.
A few mornings later, I found the natives sitting round rice; one said, "Come, we are waiting for you to bless the food." They have seen our boats' crews of Botu and Boera natives always asking a blessing. I said to them, "Cannot one of you ask a blessing?" "No; wait until we learn, and you will see." A good story is told by the captain of the Mayri.
Just after the attack on the Mayri, and when I was going about the settlement attending to the wounded, I heard the women call loudly for vengeance, and, because the men would not at once heed them, throw their shields on the ground and batter them with stones, then pull their hair, and tell the men they were only poor weak cowards.
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