archaeological textbook is to be published in Japanese.

The book, entitled Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy, was first published in 1979 by Academic Press. It incorporates the methodology of the "Harris Matrix'', invented by Dr. Harris in 1973 and used for recording on archaeological sites around the world. The Harris Matrix has become the international standard for archaeological recording.

After several reprintings Dr. Harris' book went into second edition in 1989.

It was published in Italian in 1983 and in Polish and Slovene in 1989. A Spanish edition of the second English edition also appeared in 1991.

Therefore, the book has now been published in five languages.

Dr. Harris recently returned from a visit to Boston University where he engaged in meetings with several professors on their use of the Harris Matrix in Latin America.

RE-TRIAL BEGINS IN DRUGS CASE CTS Re-trial begins in drugs case A man whose first trial on drug importation charges ended with a hung jury last year was re-arraigned yesterday by a Supreme Court judge.

Reid Simmons Jr. of Smith's Parish pleaded not guilty for the second time yesterday to importing nearly $100,000 in cannabis and possessing it with the intent to supply.

A former courier with DHL Worldwide Express, Simmons was alleged to have smuggled in almost two kilograms of marijuana in four hollowed-out dictionaries in April of 1993.

Yesterday, two Police Officers took the stand as the Crown's first witnesses of the re-trial, testifying that the cannabis had come in the form of plant material in four Webster's dictionaries and that it had an estimated street value of $97,755.

The trial continues today before Puisne Judge Mrs. Justice Wade.

MAN STOLE CASH TO BUY DRUGS CTS Man stole cash to buy drugs A 35-year-old Sandys man took advantage of the Bermuda Regiment's recent Tattoo rehearsal at National Stadium to steal and support his drug habit.

Ernest H. Johnson, of Manchester Road, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.

Prosecutor Sgt. Kenrick James said Johnson was seen picking up the backpacks of Aurora Cassidy, Sarah Benard, and Jillian Henderson as the Regiment rehearsed around 9.30 p.m. on November 1.

The bags were later recovered, Sgt. James said. But a total of $70 in cash was missing from them.

Johnson told Police he "took the bags and just took out the money to buy drugs'', Sgt. James said.

Duty counsel Miss Elizabeth Christopher told the court that Johnson was in a detoxification programme at Addiction Services.

Acting Magistrate the Wor. Kenneth Brown activated Johnson's suspended three-month prison sentence for possessing cocaine. He also sentenced him to two months for each count of theft. The sentences are to run concurrently.

AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED TOMORROW UNS Agreement to be signed tomorrow Negotiators for the Hotel Employers of Bermuda and the Bermuda Industrial Union will formally sign their latest three-year agreement tomorrow afternoon, BIU president Mr. Ottiwell Simmons has announced.

The agreement, which spells out the rights and obligations of both parties, will be signed at the BIU's Union Street headquarters at 3.30 p.m. Immediately after the signing, Mr. Simmons said, a "very important'' meeting between the union and its hotel shop stewards will take place.

Both the shop stewards and the full union negotiating team are expected to attend the signing.

SPEEDING DRIVER KEEPS HIS LICENCE CTS Speeding driver keeps his licence Speeding along Harbour Road landed a 27-year-old Southampton man with a $300 fine.

Lee Parry, of Granaway Lane, pleaded guilty to speeding at 64 kph on October 21. He asked Acting Magistrate the Wor. Kenneth Brown not to take his licence away.

Mr. Brown imposed a fine of $300 but did not take him off the road.