Northward over the great ice : a narrative of life and work along the shores and upon the interior ice-cap of northern Greenland in the years 1886 and 1891-1897, with a description of the little tribe of Smith Sound Eskimos, the most northerly human beings in the world, and an account of the discovery and bringing home of the Saviksue or great Cape York meteorites . nd Matt was shootinof a row of Huskies, thisbeine his favouriteexpression when my dogs gave notice of a newarrival. With the cocktail that inaugurated our good cheer,there was naturally but one toast— Merry Christmasto all! but whe
Northward over the great ice : a narrative of life and work along the shores and upon the interior ice-cap of northern Greenland in the years 1886 and 1891-1897, with a description of the little tribe of Smith Sound Eskimos, the most northerly human beings in the world, and an account of the discovery and bringing home of the Saviksue or great Cape York meteorites . nd Matt was shootinof a row of Huskies, thisbeine his favouriteexpression when my dogs gave notice of a newarrival. With the cocktail that inaugurated our good cheer,there was naturally but one toast— Merry Christmasto all! but when the Sauterne was broached I pro-posed two toasts : one, To the flag over us, the bright-est that waves, with the hope that our little party maybe so fortunate as to add something to its lustre ;the other, To the loving and perhaps anxious hearts 184 Northward over the Great Ice at home, with the hope that some of those mysteriousoccuh agencies, which we do not as yet understand,may inform them how comfortable we are. These toasts we drankstanding. At seven rose from the table,and, as soon as the din-ner debris was clearedaway and a venison stewcould be made, I invitedour Husky friends to aChristmas dinner. Arn-godogibsah, otherwiseThe Villain, did thehonours in my place atthe head of the , otherwiseThe Daisy, pouredThe company was ar-. KUDLAH (MISFORTUNE). tea in Mrs. Pearys place,ranged as follows : Arngodogibsah, The Villain. 0 Inaloo, Mrs. Villain. Myah, The White Man. 0 Kudlah, Misfortune. Annowkah, - The Young Husband. Megipsu, The Daisy. I doubt if anywhere a more unique or joyous partyever sat down to their Christmas dinner. A free useof soap and water, under the skilful direction of Dr. Through the Great Night ^85
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