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ing^ salt water to wash the sealskins. A new windmill was erected 

 at Icehouse Lake to replace the one blown down in the winter of 

 1931-32. 



The East Landin<^ dock of reinforced concrete, 50 by 225 feet, 

 was completed durin«jj the year, and the construction of boatways 

 alon'iside it was be«;un. xVlthough the dock had not been fini.shed 

 prior to the arrival of the supply vessel, it was made ready for tem- 

 porary use by coverin<^ with plank. It was of great value in facili- 

 tating the unloading of supplies, as the work was carried on con- 

 tinuously there, while at the West Landing it would have been 

 possible to unload cargo only part of 1 day during the entire time 

 the vessel was at the island. Thus the use of the P2ast Landing 

 dock not only permitted the supply ship to depart considerably 

 earlier than would have been possible otherwise, but it also released 

 promptly for other work about 100 persons who assisted in the dis- 

 charge of the cargo. 



jSt. George Island. — A garage, 28 by 50 feet, with cement founda- 

 tion and floor, was built in 1932, and a 16 by 60 foot addition was 

 made to the warehouse. A slip was excavated alongside and at the 

 rear of the dock so that the truck may be driven on the dock. 



NATRTES 



The annual census, taken as of December 31, 1932, showed 232 

 native residents on St. Paul Island. In addition, 1 St. Paul Island 

 native was in a Seattle hospital, making a total of 233 credited to 

 the island. During the year 3 natives departed to take up perma- 

 nent residence on St. George Island. There were 9 births and 12 

 deaths among the natives. The census figure has been decreased also 

 by the withdrawal of the name of the Russian priest who has been 

 on St. Paul Island since 1929 and who has heretofore been listed as 

 belonging to the native population. 



On St. George Island there were 153 native residents as of Decem- 

 ber 31, 1932. Three natives from St. Paul Island became permanent 

 residents of St. George Island. There were 9 births and 3 deaths 

 during the year. 



The total population credited to both islands on December 31, 

 1932, was 386, a net increase of 2 over the figures for the preceding 

 year. 



MEDICAL SEKVICE8 



Two physicians were stationed at the Pribilof Islands, as in pre- 

 vious years, to render medical aid to the inhabitants. A dentist 

 also was on duty throughout the year. Health conditions in general 

 were good, except for an epidemic of influenza during August and 

 September. 



SCHOOLS 



The Bureau maintains schools for the native children on St. Paul 

 and St. George Islands, two teachers being employed on each island. 



