beautiful small lake of Taupo, about 5 in the evening; and were very kindly received by the natives. The old Chieftainess was exceedingly kind, and we were much struck with her majestic and graceful appearance, and with her kind, hospitable manner; which brought much to my recollection of the good old chiefs and their ladies of bygone days, before they had intercourse with civilized man. Mr. Taylor distributed some books, etc; and gave the old lady some soap on leaving. Several natives attended service, and seemed to evince a most friendly disposition towards Mr. Taylor, who takes every pains to promote their social happiness, and in his illustrations on various subjects,