600-650 statute-mile jour. (231 key to Upernivik. By the time I reach Oomanaq, and certainly by the time I get to Cape York, I shall know whether it will be wise for me to undertake the crossing of Melville Bay. This Ahdeka hinguaq was Peewahtoo's wife. She is the original of the "Mother of the Seals" and is the mother of Sam- uie, Ahweaalgoodlae, Kahda, Choo erginguaq and Peter. Her looks belie the account given I er by Dr. Cook in "My attain- ment of the Pole." She brought some flour with her so that Iot might make some bread for her. 23 March. Friday. 0, SW 3; O, S 3; O, F, SE 3; O, F, SE 3 -17.1; -18; -17; -15.6 Two more Kahanatiks arrived early this morning bringing Si'ika- shooraq and Ogwiq. The former is the old genius who was at the "Clavell" last spring from whom Cap- tain Pickels got an old bow drill, the latter is brother to Ahuing- uah