course for western extremity of the island.We passed close in shore at Logugi where Dr.Deck anchored about 18 years ago.No natives were seen,a clump of coconuts being the only sign of habitation.Again,at the end of the island a few coconuts showed that natives had been using thé place as a fishing camp.Two interpreters on board call this spot Mungghenua.From here we stood over to Mongiki(Bellona Is.)and arrived off the eastern end at 5 P.M.We coasted along to the SW end of the is- land to the reputed anchorage,letting go as soon as the bottom showed. The vessel swung round on her chain and bumped a coral razorback.We had a very narrow escape but lost the port anchor and eight fathoms of chain in getting away.Hove to on a seaward tack for the night.Rain in squalls from the SE. May 30 At dawn we found ourselves about 2 miles off the land.Started motor and proceeded to an anchorage in good light.One canoe with two excited occupants picked up on the way;we found the beach lined with people.Some came off in canoes,others swam,so that the decks were soon swarming with them. They look very much the same as the Rennellese but have different tattooing.Evidently their language is also different. Our interpreters have difficulty in conversing with them. Collecting party landed immediately but we found very few birds. We visited numerous habitations which were located at the ends of paths that led off straight central trails at right angles.The terrane is not as rough as Rennell;there is a great deal more area available for gar- den planting and a larger population on relative man-land ratio.I shot a few of the red-bellied fruit doves which are similar to those of Ren- nell.No small birds came to my calling.Coultas shot a fine Accipiter. Dr.Lambert made a sketchy census and was informed by the local committee of importance that no doctors,nor medicine,nor white men of any description were wanted on the island.He found their general health good. All on board by 5 P.M. Busy putting up specimens. May 3I Hove away anchor at 4 A.M.setting a course for Rennell.Light ESE breeze.Close to the western end of the island we picked up a canoe with two natives,one a chief of this isolated community(Mungghenua).They conversed with the two interpreters.Apparently the population at this end of the island is very small.We entered the western end of Kolugu bay at 3 P.M.A/C on leading marks to reach the best anchorage and came to in 10 fathoms. We spent the rest of the day developing photographs but with very poor results. Weather fine and clear;wind fell toward evening. June I Eyerdam and several collectors ashore nearly all day.The only bird known to be here on Rennell and as yet uncollected is an owl,evidently a Spiloglaux. Coultas taking photographs and myself busy preparing the engine for te-morrow's departure. Hunters returned about 4 o'clock which gave us work until 8 P.M. ESE wind off the land during night- clear and cool except for one rain squall. June 2 Hove up 7 A.M.after clearing the decks of all natives many of whom wanted to accompany us.Proceeded out of the bay making for eastern end of the island.We rounded the eastern cape at 2:30 P.M.and stopped the motor.All sails set with the wind from the E and ESE.