252 the eastern coast of New Georgia in the Solomons; there were invariably all coral base and low. The shade and soil of the Cabados is mainly volcanic, which perhaps explains the lack of vegetation; and abundant constricting and frug- ing reef. From Pana Tinani Is., right through (over fifty miles of islands of all sizes and shapes), the chain truly links up with the mainland of Tagula Is., and consequently I should not expect to find anything on them not represented on the large island. Hove up and proceeded under sail around Gigila Is., south through Uli-boma-boma pass- then Ety S. and between Wanim Is. and an unnamed islet off Pana Tinani, finally into Gold Rush Channel until Mr. Arbonin's place was located near Griffin Pt., he is the only resident on this coast and we rely on him for information about continuing along amongst these omnipresent reefs to the foot of Mt. Rattlesnake. Anchored about 6 P.M. after five quaking miles in dirty water that shadowed the foul ground. I took Mr. Arbonin's mail ashore and he informs that full tides and heavy rains have discolored the water all around Tagula. Good weather might clear it up in a few day,