268 maximum altitude of only 2700. This is about the same as Tagula. Eichhorn, from what I can gather was after insects principally in the Solisiades, collecting birds as well; the former would require a longer stay with thorough investigation of the high land. I feel certain that a camp on Tagula at Mt. Rattle-snake would have yielded a great deal. Had the vessel been anchored at Bowla during the past week which has seen the height of this foul NW season, she would have gone on the beach. It has been no sure-thing here on the lee side of Rossel in a well-protected bay—and the big anchor down with plenty of chain in 2½ fathoms. March 2— Three hunters ashore until noon. I took a few photographs. Shortage of people both here and on Tagula offers little in this line. Finished the birds in the afternoon. Mr. Ostome came on board for dinner. March 3—Sunday The captain busy completing a survey. I became seized by some strange new malady during the afternoon. Weather fine.