chewing. On the way up he continued his dismal howling until I noticed that his tail was over the side of the whale boat dragging in the water, wedged in between two teammates. He could not move. Such incidents always make these canine journeys at least interesting. Jerome and I accompanied the party. We scurried from the river (head first) down to Dog Island. The spry ice made travel on the flatter very difficult. But we have now finished all but the last stretch on the south side. Then, it is just sunset south in the north. boat but failed to get the one walrus killed. Dank played the cello for 3 hrs + 50 mins without stopping - joy his existence be its own reward! Thursday September 10-1914 Hal returned from the glacier to spend the night at the house. The equipment is all up on the ice but the sledges will not start until tomorrow. A strong cross wind prevented any boat work. Jerome and I have collected everything for our departure. I'm glad tomorrow. We have in need our cooking and food facilities until we can plan a house warming of some size. Jerome bathed today!