K. Amerman 1964 Marina Atoll, Gilbert Islands 67 a pound. Twelve grades of school were taught and at the completion of this any student who could qualify could continue his education at Tarawa. About half a dozen children each year went to Tarawa. During this time villages had been straggling in, clustering in the covered walkway. On three sides of the room we occupied - this was part of the house. Phil asked for a guitar and received one with a missing string. He tuned it for about 15 minutes but could make no headway with the missing string and so gave it back to the owner who returned it. We began to play and about 4-5 young men sang, still sitting out of sight in the walkway. The teacher then asked if we would like to hear some of the old-style singing and we of course said yes and were glad we did. Two men sat facing each other, cross-legged, and each covered his right ear with his right hand. They sang a chanting kind of song, very complicated and somewhat strange to our ears but very pleasant. The purpose of singing in this fashion