239 had canoes on the lake, which helped the hunters. Camping on these islands during this time of year when it rains so consist- ently is very difficult. No trails or rest- houses. At present we have no fly but I hope to obtain something of the nature from the govt. store - the patrol officers use strips of unbleached calico which are light to carry. We are indeed the victims of malad- justment here - restricted by the government, lack of equipment, low funds, sickness, and bad weather. Again - the engine - having to make these places under sail wastes so many five days. The distances are tremendous com- pared to the short runs between islands in a group like the Solomons. The only satisfaction is that we are accomplishing something whereas, if we had gone to Sydney, we should have been unable to work and the ship-yard sharps would have appropriated the "France" for the cost of installing a new engine (which we should have to wait for - doing nothing) and overhauling the vessel. Charlie and Ulya returned at 4 P.M. of this day; the latter is evidently a good hunter. He returned a pitta among other things.