(54) to the other side opposite Faisi with foreign police boys and carriers who knew nothing about the legend. December 16 Returned to the trail I found yesterday.G.R.,and the Doc set off to another landing place in the bay of our anchorage where the bush comes down close to the beach.I went in about two miles by noon getting two blackheads and a thickhead.Then it rained,but my collecting continued under a leaf shelter made of the huge leaves of what looks like a banana tree(without the fruit).I found two unusual walking sticks and a few snails.For the past three days I have been picking up spiders as I go along and have found six species represented as has been the case on all the larger islands visited.Returning I bagged a hornbill by very clever deception,a couple of brown fantails,and a striped hawk similar to those of Bagga I.Of all the birds the brown fantail comes most readily to call- ing,- strange that the black is not as susceptible.There is no variation in the hornbill;at least,no visible difference.Both the crow and the horn- bill were males evidently looking for mates,which explains how readily they came to my somewhat questionable calling.The kau-kau of the crow is easily imitated but the low,grating noise of the"bena "is hard to fake. In the evening of this day there was argument on board the France. December 17 Raised anchor at 8 A.M.after Mr.Beck had closed business with B P's,the Faisi Branch,more execrably run than ever by M.Jennings,an in- significant ass.Father Shank,a R.C.missionary of the Society of Mary is a passenger to Kieta,the southern port of entry to the Mandated Territory of New Guinea.Stood out on a NE course- 60 miles.The last few days have been very hot,sea calm with no evidence of the touted NW gales.A good rain squall cooled us off.Anchored when dark about two miles south of Koramira, the Father's mission station.The Catholics have been here as an organiza- tion over 22 years- longer than any official government.Good Master Shank expressed great trepidation for our safety from the NW storms.None came. December 18 A clear day dawned and offered some fine views of the Kron- prinzen Giberge.Passed numerous salt-water villages and a few plantations. Entered Kieta harbor at 4 P.M.,the ensign flying.Messr.Alday,Ryan,and Goad came aboard to administer entry- Customs Officer,Postmaster,and Medical Assistant.The Doc,G.R.,Capt.Lang,and I went ashore and had kai-kai at Wong Sei's,a pleasant repast and change. December 19 It rains every afternoon during this moon.Jan.and Feb.have the heaviest average rainfall of the year- the breaking of the NW monsoon.Mr. Beck interviewed Major McAdam,the D.O.We can collect anything but must have permits to carry guns;these were requested from Rabaul via wireless. December 20 This morning Mr.Beck proposed that the Doc,G.R.,and I collect Bougainville while he takes the ship to Rabaul,New Britain for much-needed repairs.This should be the most interesting experience so far.Penetration will be easy.The Germans in their administration revealed the characteris- tic genius for organization and thoroughness.There are many roads,one that goes practically all the way around the island.An expedition started from Arawa,just above Kieta,and shot its way right across to the other salt- water,leaving a permanent track that is in frequent use to-day.This is probably the way we shall go in.Kieta is smaller than Tulagi in population but greater in area;a wide shore road connects the scattered residences, stores and offices.Ebery & Walsh are the only white merchants.In six years