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Updated: October 18, 2026
Monstrous mangrove-flies and small brown-coloured 'huri, most spiteful biters, and wasps here and there, assail the canoe; and we are happy if we escape a swarm of the wild bees: their curious, treacle-like honey is enjoyed by the people. We landed in due time at 'Prinsi, whose civilised chief had laid out a clean path, lined with umbrella-figs backed by a bush of self-sown guavas.
Others declare that it was the only good establishment owned by the Elector; and the best authority, Lieut. I may note that 'Prinsi 'Ollandia' is still the native name. These buildings interest us greatly, because in the coming days of immigration they will serve for hospitals, stores, and barracoons.