Chapter 5

THE FORWARD MOVE (1831-1837).

Exploration--Expedition to Kaitaia--Station formed--Cape Reinga-- Expedition to Thames--Evening service--Surprising reception--Visit to Te Waharoa--Station at Puriri--Visit to Waikato--Station at Mangapouri --Tauranga--Rotorua--The Rotorua-Thames war--Looting of Ohinemutu station--Flight from Matamata--Mrs. Chapman's bonnet--Withdrawal of missionaries--Ngakuku and Tarore--Marsden's last visit--Progress in the north--Departure of Marsden--Estimate of his work and character.