Lehner, Philip N., 1964-1965
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Lehner P. 1969 126 Nov. 11 - continued & asked Lanny if he would take us over after we had unloaded our gear onto the ship; he said he would - and did; Dave and I went- Roger remained on the ship to finish cataloging the collected birds; We had arrived at the ship at 5:25 and were headed for Jabor Is. at 5:45; Lanny showed us where the festivities were taking place (they were to have begun at 5:00); he then departed and we joined the rest of the crew - eighteen, including the captain had made it; a game of soccer (the style where the ball is kept in motion within a circle and hands are clapped after each kick) was underway; the photographers in the crew were swapping pictures and Jim was sampling fermented coconut juice - I tasted it and found it just about like regular coconut milk - after about 3 days fermenting, it kicks like a mule; I introduced myself to Father Donahoe, the missionary on the island, and found him an easy going, likeable man; he ushered us toward the school house which contained tables of set places, dishes of all kinds of exotic food and the local Women's Club swishing palm fronds to keep the flies away - the Jabor Women's Club uniform is a large red and white square pattern; we were seated, the Father said a prayer and we began; we had taro, boiled bananas, chicken, pork, steak, pickles, fresh baked bread, butter, fresh bananas, coffee and coconut milk; (over)