236 located. The journey took two days; from the boys' description I should estimate the alti- tude at about 1500 feet. Many remarkable birds were taken here - shags, ducks, and a most peculiar long-toed wader. During their first night in the village dogs ran off with many of their birds; rain was another obstacle reported. They were fairly comfortable in a govt. rest-house and plenty of native food was obtainable. The actual collecting period extend- ed from Jan 4th to Jan. 11th, three days being spent in transit. The hunters worked from the ship during the first two days put in at this anchorage (Monday - Dec 31st and Tuesday Jan 1st). Collecting was resumed from the ship on Mon- day Jan. 14th until Thursday Jan. 17th. Teora con- tracted his sores in the bush and was unable to walk about. Vuga, the coal-black Ysabel boy carried on in his stead. The Captain was forced to send to Samarai for additional benzine and stores when a fortunate opportunity availed - The local mission launch making a round trip. This craft returned on Friday - Jan. 18th and on this day the "France" left Salamo and drifted under light airs to Baniara where anchor was