Polynesian Journal

rAT excellent quarterly, “The Journal of the Polynesian Society,” Septem ber issue, published in Wellington, NZ, has the usual wide range of articles.

A most interesting event, “The Kon Tiki Raft Voyage” is merely described by G. S. Roydhouse; whereas the Poly nesian Journal, of all journals, should have dealt with the controversial issues raised. The Norwegian scientists have claimed that they have proved that Poly nesia was peopled by raft-travellers from the east, whereas most people are in sistent that the chief migrations came from the west. The arguments, pro and con, might have been lined up and authoritatively discussed.

“Tuamotuan Plant Names.” by Kenneth P. Emory, that well known Bishop Museum scientist; and a description of further excavations in the Lake Horo whenua district, New Zealand, are features of this issue. “Native Trade Around Huon Gulf, North-eastern New Guinea.” by Dr. lan Hogbin, presents an interesting study by a well-known an thronologist—but it has little if any con nection with Polynesia.