beginning and our tomorrow start [79] is doomed. 60th & E has been with me to see the new church, which is to be com- pleted this summer. A neat little edifice who will seat 100+ people seems too large for this village of less than 200 inhabitants. The old church is a minute affair faced with turf like the houses. Great mortality from tuberculosis through this part of Greenland, due in large part to the manner of housing. The people do not get out into foothills in summer, like those of Cape Seldon and Northland. They have considerable rain here, but occasionally in winter. Julius's enthusiasm for the trip has oozed out and he does not wish to go any further. Says that his family needs him too much to bear with his taking the risk I delayed return &c. are going therefore to release him - and after some looking around at getting Lars Vil- liamson to go part way as guest with me. 9 May Wednesday Overcast + morning but calm here not all