joined in another kava drinking; and then the group returned unharmed to Nukualofa. One result of the reconciliation between Aleamotua and the chiefs was the re-establishment of the mission at Hihifo, staffed by Reverend Matthew Wilson. The mission-house, first occupied by Thomas fifteen years before, had been pulled down after Rabone left, leaving Wilson and his family to accept shelter in a native house. The largest in the fortress, it was low and dark, having no opening but the door. Death Aleamotua's last official function was the opening of a Church for 'Eua, after which he became sick and soon died in Nuku’alofa, on 18 November 1845. King Josiah Tubou died on the 18th November, 1845. At the invitation of his grandson, the chief of Eua, he had visited that island, in the month of August, to be present at the opening of a new chapel. On his return he was taken poorly; and after some weeks of uncertainty, his illness assumed a serious aspect. Mr. Thomas missed him from his wonted place at chapel on the 16th, and calling upon him in the evening, found him suffering severe pain. His mind was in a quiet, composed state. For two days he bore intense suffering with Christian patience. On being told to look to the Lord Jesus, he said, " I am doing so." He prayed much, and often called on Mr. Thomas to pray with him. He continued speaking up to the last moment of his life, and passed away while breathing the name of Jesus. His Christian friends cherished the hope that he left earth to be for " ever with the Lord." Many of the natives attended his remains to the grave, on the 20th, burying him in the spot which he had chosen for himself. They showed him all due honour, and most felt that they had lost a friend. Aleamotua was tall, handsome and well-made and an agreeable conversationalist. His baptism marked a reform in his behavior. He consistently supported Christianity and its teachers in spite of much persecution. On his deathbed, Aleamotua named two candidates to be his successor. The Chiefs chose King George Taufa'ahau of Ha'apai and Vava'u, Aleamotua's grandnephew and son of his predecessor, Tupouto'a, the 17th Tu'i Kanokupolu. Impact Aleamotua's achievement was to turn his people to the Christian faith, regardless of whether they were from London Missionary Society, or were