280 F. A. Ferret — Floating Islands of Halemaumau. 



Fig. 3. 



Fig. 3. The Island sinking, Aug. 9, 1911. 10.30 a. m. 



Fig. 4. 



Fig. 4. The Island sinking, Aug. 9, 1911. 5.00 p. m. 



desperate attempts to photograph it and succeeded in part, 

 which is fortunate, as I believe that no one but myself and 

 two Japanese were witnesses. 



" The object no sooner reached the shore when two other 

 fountains were formed under it— Old Faithful being with- 

 drawn from its accustomed place to assist in 'the work of 



