On the north side a bed of reef-sandstone conglomerate dips N. From the W. point a partly submerged reef extends far out to the west, with the surf breaking on it. The south side has a steep lump-coral beach and broad, flat reef. A cross section of the west end is as follows:- Typical W. end Cross Section of Motu Katava. as follows. Typical W. end Cross Section of Motu Kotava. W The mosquitoes, (Aedes scutellaris) are abundant in the low, central depression and bite villainously. There are numerous green tailed lizards, scampering everywhere, and I caught a gekko under a hollow [illegible] at noon, Some Ipomoea vine. (not pes-capri) climbing over palms and trees. The mosquitoes(Aedes scutellaris) are abundant in the low, central de- pression and bite villainously. There are numerous green-tinted lizards, scampering everywhere, and I caught a gekko under a hollow log at noon. Some Ipomeoa vine (not pes-capri) climbing over palms and trees. As a convenience in gathering coconuts two paths have been cut the length of the island, one on each side of the central depression, with numerous inter- secting cross paths at right angles. Pictures:- Roll 7:2 N.W. end of Katava, looking out along submerged reef, with surf pounding in distance. Roll 7:3 An average sized Buka (Puatea) tree, compared with Hono. It rises to a height of 35 to 40 feet. Some more. Roll 7:4 Looking E. toward Motu Koe from S.E. point of Katava. Lagoon with canal in middle; at left the mouth of a wash, showing cut made in the conglomerate beach.