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July 31 Saturday Off Labrador.
Another splendid morning. At 7.30 A.M.
the sun is out in all its glory, there is no wind and
no ice in sight. Every body is in good spirits
particularly since we may during the night
arrive at Cape Haren.
The lowest temperature last night was 35°
At 10.45 we are opposite the largest berg so
far seen. When once on the square side with the surface
somewhat fringed, its away from probably 6 to 8 mile
and many hundred feet high.
At 12.15 we enter a fog bank.
At 12.45 we saw a large berg in the fog. It
was photographed by White.
After 1.15--we have no more fog.
At 6 P.M. we are off Resolution Island about
20 miles out to sea.
The evening is a beautiful one and the Port
party is having a party time and items. This banquet
has been raffled at $1.00 per man, printing taking
part. Stein paid $5.00 for it. Then they have
processions.
At now 10.00 P.M. and I am writing the