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to lose all our thermometers, we should not be entirely 

 at a loss. It may be convenient to mention here that 

 on the southern sledge journey we had four ther- 

 mometers with us. Observations were taken three times 

 daily, and all four were brought home in undamaged 

 condition. Wisting had charge of this scientific branch, 

 and I think the feat he achieved in not breaking any 

 thermometers is unparalleled. 



