Hawaii and remedy. He also would like a small quantity of algaroba beans (without bruchid pests) to experiment with. Evening at Mr. Bach's. Caught "Niagra" at 10 P.M. Capt. A. C. Showman, new Commander. Friday, October 31, 1924. (No. 2) "S.S. Niagra". The date repeated because of crossing the 180th meridian. Taviuni to the north; Vatu Vara, Yathata, Kanathea, Kimbombo, and Wailangalala passed on the south. Saw three of the Ringgold to the north and between them and Taviuni the moderately hilly islands of Ngamea and Lauthala. Spent the greater part of the day bringing this notebook nearly up to date. Passed Fotuna in evening. Perfect weather, clear and smooth. "Niagra" very steady. Position noon: 16° 14' S. 178° 55' W. Run. 211 mi. From Suva 211. To Honolulu 2570. Saturday, November 1, 1924. "S.S. Niagra". At sea. Clear and smooth. Spent morning finishing up notes and talking "Polynesian Research" with several interested persons. Afternoon continued work on preliminary report, drawing charts of some of the islands visited in Lau and listing the islands visited. Noon Position: 10° 28' S. 176° 04' W. 383 mi. From Suva 594'. To Honolulu 2187. Sunday, November 2, 1924. Sea continues smooth. A few tropical squalls in the morning in sight. The rest of the day clear and warm. A few sea birds flying about in the morn- ing, probably from the Takalaus or Hull Islands. These increased in number