Chapter 4

THE NEW BEGINNING (1823-1830).

Need of the mission--Arrival of Rev. H. Williams--His character-- Settlement at Paihia--New workers--Difficulties in farming--Richard Davis--Building of the _Herald_--Schools--Flight of Wesleyans from Whangaroa--Death of Hongi--Peace-making--The "Girls' War"-- Conversions--Taiwhanga--Baptisms--Effectiveness of schools-- Evidences of progress.