A small house, built by the Lieutenant Governor for himself, forms at present the corner of the parade; the principal street will be carried on at right angles with the front of this building.

Instead of thatch, they now use shingles made from a tree in appearance like a fir, but producing a wood not unlike the English oak.

This, though more secure than thatching, is not enough so for storehouses.

For these, if slate-stone should not be found, tiles must be made of the clay which has been used for bricks.

The principal farm is situated in the next cove to the east of the town, and less than half a mile from it.