Santo, Too, Has Wharf

Troubles

Prom Our Own Correspondent SANTO, March 16. »ECENT arrivals in Santo were the * ships Changchow and Mainham, former to pick up copra and give unusually large crowd of tourists ook at Santo, while the latter dis irged a much needed cargo of rice, e Mainham also took a small mtity of copra. iVhile carrying three tons of copra the Mainham berthed at Pier 3, truck operated by CFNH fell ough the wooden decking carry bearers and piles away. The ve le finally came to rest in a per idicular position, being supported its front wheels on the decking I with the rear of the truck in water. The driver escaped serious iry. t will be somewhat of a problem remove it. A crane will have to used to lift the truck, but then, i the decking support a crane? ith Pier 1 a memory, Pier 2 un able, Pier 3 with a huge hole in decking, Pier 4 a wreck and Pier n a dangerous condition, it seems t Santo may have to handle its go with lighters.

The Malaita paid her first visit to the Group in February. Although superior in every way to the veteran Morinda (of happy memory), none theless it seemed strange to see an other ship in Morinda’s usual berth.

Interesting passengers on Malaita were (1) some star-fish; and (2) three baby crocodiles.—VW.