we will bring across the heavier pieces due on the boat the 21st of the month. May 10 Hollandia New Guinea There is still a bit of work to do down about the godowns, cement the floor of one, painted floor of other. Build and fit the doors, build shelves, etc. Bryce and Mildred are busy at the new residence. The former is putting in joists and beams, the latter building a kitchen. Some number of Coolies reported for work today (1/12) 61 Locals and 51 Sentinels. The jungle crew worked at ranging timber and timber for the float. Up to date there is a total of about 425 meters of ranged timber. There is 40 meters more than an area so placed rungs. Tomorrow will be the last day at range timbers. The excess is in case then or some timbers while proving unworkable. Today a little from Mr. Elbi saying he was out of gasoline for his Ford engine that runs the saw mill. Tomorrow we send him some local gasoline as well as 3 drums of our aviation gas. Mr. Reese, a German settler, called today bringing fruits, vegetables, and food for our consumption ($7.50). Included 2 large bundles of tomatoes (55), vegetables of 3 varieties, 4 chickens, eggs. He has offered to send us fresh fruits and vegetables twice or three times a week. Fresh food is always welcome in our garden although eggs to lay up love for the most part need only fresh food stuffs. May 11 Hollandia New Guinea The work goes on. A door is being made for the godown, cementing a floor, rebuilding at the new yardens, remodeling our residence, and building the radio shack. We have accomplished a great deal since an arrival