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is expected here to-morrow. I am informed that 

 Mr. Sampson's station is some twenty-five miles 

 from this post, but his vessel has come here prior 

 to her departure for home." 



These extracts, however interesting they 

 are, must be curtailed. After a sojourn and 

 encouraging work among the Eskimos of Frobisher 

 Bay, Mr. Peck went back to Blacklead Island in 

 Mr. Jansen's vessel, as his own men were going to 

 hunt reindeer on their return journey. 



On September 2 the Alert arrived with Mr. Bilby 

 on board. He brought the happy news that the 

 C.M.S. had no longer any thought of abandoning 

 the Mission. 



Mr. Peck was now to return home once more. 

 But before starting he had one more very happy 

 day on September 14. " Four more of the poor 

 sheep in these desert wastes were dedicated to 

 Christ in holy baptism. They have been candidates 

 for some time, and I believe their faith is real. Again 

 we thank God for His goodness. 



A steamer happened to have called at Blacklead 

 Island, so the tedium of a voyage in the Alert was 

 avoided. Mr. Peck preferred this, although she 

 was not to return at once but was to touch at various 

 points for the sake of trade. 



" Wednesday, September 17. Left Blacklead Island 

 in ss. Balaena at 8 a.m. The Lord did not send 

 me away comfortless. Several of the Eskimos 



