From the higher knoles on the ridges a splendid view may be had of the surrounding islands, all those to south already visited. Komo and Olorua to the north. The reefs to the east and north east - Thakakau motu, Thakau vau and Thakau lekaldka also show up clearly as blue-green water with a white edge. Finally reaching the high central peak was disappointed to find that the cap of trees consisted of beach and lowland species:- Erythrina indica, kukui, milo, Ficus, etc., with noni, Piper and "maile" ferns boneath. Cool and moist beneath the shading trees, white moths plentiful, also mosquitoes which are very troublesome. Red-legged hermit crabs. Small landshells under and on dead leaves on the ground. Coconut palms, shaddock tree, canna, milk weed, etc. on upper slopes. Several clearings where planting was underway. From a high bare hump on the south side a fine view was had of the small limestone island of Karoni and the long sweeping curve of Napotu, a horn-shaped arm of the reef and lagoon. Five valleys radiate to the south; each containing cultivated spots and having groves of coconut palms toward their mouths. They contain a fringe of trees along the stream bed, which is running toward the head, but dries further down. Many of the cleared, culti- vated areas have been allowed to lie fallow and have on them, like the rest of the lowland, a great abundance and variety of weeds. Descended into a west running valley and returned to the boat along the beach, where there is a trail. Butterflies and moths numerous and mosquitoes very abundant in the valleys. The weeds have on them their usual bugs and beetles; and the large grasshoppers is abundant on the plume grass. Friday, August 15, 1924. Mothe and Karoni. Ashore at 7 A.M. Rowed with the sail south along the west side of