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Marine monkey-shines. The natives carry the food to their huts in these straw baskets. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Pfc. Wm. F. Fey (sitting right) finds out that the natives of Guadalcanal know all about checkers. He was soundly whipped by this native, Matthew Lova. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Three infant natives of Guadalcanal are baptized by Lieutenant William J. McCabe [See "more images" below for complete caption]
This Melanesian construction worker, as much at home as a monkey on te framework of a warehouse for Marine Corps supplies at a South Pacific base, is proudest of his cap and his cross. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
The dancing and eating finished, the natives and Marines sit and talk. [See "more images" below for complete caption]