like a full blooded Eskimo child. She brought it to Etah and he saw it there. 495- Ootuk's mother, whom I saw at Kiaterk, sent me by Peter a face protector of fine blue tails fur skins as a gift. Also a harness of polar bear. Peter brought a Xmas gift of tobacco to the crew. 23 December. Thursday. Very little snow fell during night. Some- what overcast and thick a.m. Dark noon. Cleared somewhat in afternoon and more during evening. Calm during day, or light wind, but keen wind off ice cap at midnight. Temp. min -10°; 9a., -5° Several conferences during day. Peter and party started for Umernak about 10:30 p.m. taking Corner and leaving Dr. Hunt. *See on p. 496. 24 December. Friday. Overcast and thick and light fog half of day. Moderate to strong S wind (easter- ly in bay). Temp. min -13°; 9a., -11°; 9h., -15° About 2:15 this morning Peter and