SECRETARY'S REPORT 133 



on the lower floor of the new building. This ground floor has a large 

 dark room, four toilets, and shower baths with hot water. Much of 

 the material for the dark room is on hand for early installation. 



The large laboratory building, built in 1923, is in good condition, 

 though a few changes are contemplated which will add to the facili- 

 ties it offers. 



The kitchen was repainted inside, and a new 66-inch white enameled 

 cabinet sink was ordered to replace the stained and corroded iron sink. 

 An electric water heater was purchased and will be installed shortly. 



Two of the cottages were repainted and the screening repaired and 

 are now in very good condition. Corrugated iron sheets were pur- 

 chased to replace the roof on the Haskins building. The repairs made 

 to the Chapman house, plus liberal use of coal-tar creosote, should 

 make this important building serviceable for several years to come. 

 The three other cottages are serving their purpose well, and the few 

 relatively inexpensive changes to be made will enhance their useful- 

 ness. 



Of the trail-end houses, only the Drayton and Fuertes are in good 

 shape. The one at the end of Zetek trail could be used if repaired. 

 Neither the Bangs house nor the one at the end of Barbour trail is 

 usable. 



A 14-foot metal boat and a 10-horsepower Johnson outboard motor 

 were purchased to permit more effective patrolling of the island and 

 in which it will be possible to reach Frijoles faster in emergencies. 

 A new 102-horsepower Gray-Marine Express engine was purchased 

 and installed in the U. S. Snook to replace the worn-out Eed-Wing en- 

 gine, and glass windows were made and installed, replacing the in- 

 adequate and unserviceable canvas curtains. The U. S. Moon is still 

 serviceable. 



A railing made of galvanized iron pipe was installed along the 

 north side of the long line of steps from the dock to the laboratory 

 levels. This safety measure has long been needed. 



MOST URGENT NEEDS 



A new water tank is very badly needed, for the one fed from the 

 roof of the old laboratory building is of coal-tar, creosote-treated tim- 

 ber and may collapse at any time. The use of concrete is not feasible 

 because of the stratigraphy of the area in which it is located. A new 

 tank of California redwood should be purchased without delay. It 

 would cost less than concrete and would last long enough to be eco- 

 nomical. 



Two of the metal septic tanks, which were installed at least 15 

 years ago, have rusted through and are a menace. They should be re- 

 placed with concrete tanks as soon as possible. 



