25th Richardson 1938 General Account and merrily. All of the coolies sing as slow quietly and smoothly; and they also a fair amount of limerick. They seem happy in tonight they are singing songs to the accompaniment of guitar. Some of the songs an English or American the words I which sound queer on coming from thin lips. Apr 26 Hollandia New Guinea This morning there was a light rain which delayed our work. Spent that time in the godown straightening up the stakes. After the rain Rohn, Brass and I made a rather thorough survey of the ramp sight. Stakes were put in outlining the best channel for the approach. [illegible] Measurements which I made this afternoon of the depths are as follow: Datum Post 3'3" (within 4" of high tide) Time 4:35 P.M. End of Ramp 4'3" 15/4 from end of ramp 4'6" Stakes at east side of bar 3'10" Stakes at west side of bar 4'0" Highest spot on bar 3'1" The above results closely check with those made this morning and computed for the high tide. Tidal increase 4'9" between morning and afternoon surveys. We have extended the length of the ramp (moreover)