AT CANTON ISLAND

Grey River Argus, 3 June 1937, Page 2

AT CANTON ISLAND

ECLIPSE OBSERVERS SYDNBY, June 2. A radio message from the New Zea; laud Solar Expedition states: Last night flic New Zealanders entertained the Americans. The speakers were Alessrc Aliteliie, Mitchell and Hellwag, who referred to the cordial relations between the United States and New Zealand, and to the meeting of old friends.

Reference „ was made to Dr. John Rule and the late Walter Cade, who were to accompany the New Zealand party. Th e coelostat was assembled on the base and the eoronograph is in position. and the framework cover erected. Geddes and Thomson continue the observations of the Zodiacal light bands with satisfactory results. The Americans continue focussing instruments and checking] each day two chronometers and eighteen watches, from time signals- received by radio, preparing for eclipse day.