240 They have had fair success here but find the going very rough on the mainland. One goura has been taken and the king-bird reported. Considering our lack of benzine I shall push on to "Annie Inlet", closer to Samaraí where I must catch the "Montoro" in order to ship the birds.- Jan. 31st. Jan 26th. Weighed anchor and went along side the wharf to obtain water, which took most of the morning. Mr. Atkinson with great kindness lends us a case of meat to carry on with. We made our farewells after noon and got under weigh at 2 P.M. There are about 24 gals. of fuel in the tanks- so we must be content to drift along under light airs. Jan 27th. Little progress - close to Cape Free at 9 P.M. I went over the birds, remarking, and arranging. It is discouraging to find so many skins affected by mould and chewed by cock-roaches and insects. Jan 28th. Passed our objective during the night and so forced to beat back - used engine to get into Annie Inlet. Anchored