267 March 4- Afore up about 9 A.M. and proceeded clean of reefs setting sail, if possible, for Misima Is., the third of the Solimade group. Made about ten miles with southerly wind. Fell calm toward evening. March 5-6 Becalm'd. Light winds at night. We grounded on the famous Rossel Is. reef on the night of the 6th and kedged off very lucki- ly by quick action; fortunately the engine started and took the vessel clear. March 7-9 Wind southerly helping us toward Samarai. I have given up all idea of visiting Misima because of lack of time. Very few sea-birds about. Anchored in Hoop-Iron Bay - Basilaki Island for the night of the 9th. March 10th- Weighed anchor at 8 A.M. and made Samarai by 4 P.M. The new engine came on the Matoro about two weeks ago - much sooner than anticipated. Found Teresa with healed sores ready to leave the hospital to-morrow.