C-130 ended its two-day hunt for the man last night as darkness fell.

Mr. Jean Socolowksi was swept from the deck of the ketch Talina on Wednesday after it hit storms en route from Boston to Bermuda.

French doctor and skipper of the vessel, Eric Souetre, battled in 50-foot waves driven by 50-knot winds to rescue his friend.

The Talina left Boston on Christmas Eve on a holiday cruise for Dr. Souetre, his family and friends. The vessel berthed at St. George's on Thursday morning.

"She has a reputation for getting things done,'' said Mr. Dill, who was acting Minister of Legislative Affairs and Women's Issues because Sen. Lynda Milligan-Whyte was off the Island.

In other changes: Mr. Keith Hollis succeeds Mr. John W. (Buddy) Lewis as chairman of the Air Advisory Committee.

Transport Minister Wayne Furbert said he saw a growing role for this committee, which would also have a BIBA representative for the first time.

Lady Swan, the wife of former Premier Sir John Swan, was named to the Bermuda College Board of Governors along with Mr. Timothy Terceira of Marriott's Castle Harbour Hotel and Ms Jean Marie Wade.

Mr. John Harvey, who was formerly deputy chairman, takes over as chairman of the Public Works Board, succeeding Youth and Sport Minister Tim Smith.

Newly-named to the Public Works Board are Mrs. Evangeline Anderson of Southampton, who works in the United Bermuda Party office, and Mr. Perry O.

Johnson.

Mr. Johnson, who has served on many Government boards, was also promoted to chairman of the Roads Advisory Committee.

Taxi driver Mr. George Scott and Mr. Joe L. Brown of the Bermuda Taxi Federation were among new members named to the Taxi Advisory Committee. On any board, "you need those people that are being affected,'' Mr. Furbert said.

Similarly, BTF president Mr. Wendell Tucker is among several newcomers to the Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board, Mr. Furbert said.

Hotelier Mr. W.A. (Toppy) Cowen was named to the Roads Advisory Committee.