[Photos from 1902 set could well be utilized in illustrating the leeward trail.] while along and near the crests the heavy grass is shoulder-high and the vines form dangerous traps for the feet. At 1600 feet above tide one comes upon the location of the old "half- way tree", which was a great figus that was overturned by the eruption blast [Dec. 1902] and all trace of which has now disappeared. About 30 feet dis- tant down the southern slope of the ridge a young figus has sprung up and now is about 25 feet high which will soon take the place of the old landmark in the minds of the users of this trail across the island. Two hundred feet