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Men beginning to murmur on account of the tedious- 

 ness and length of way. We are not half way to 

 Frobisher Bay yet." 



" Thursday, July 3. At morning prayer spoke to 

 our companions of the power and presence of Christ 

 to keep and guide us. Truly strength is needed from 

 Christ the fountain Head not only for one's own 

 inner life, but to enable one to pour strength and 

 courage into the hearts of others." 



" Friday, July 4. Made another dash at ice barrier. 

 Got through safely. Masses of ice were, however, 

 driven past us at great speed, and we had, to say 

 the least, some exciting experiences. Beyond this 

 barrier we had the pleasure of finding an open space 

 of water running between some islands. We journeyed 

 on and made a good day's work. We were all quite 

 delighted." 



" Saturday, July 5. Pressed on again. About noon 

 saw a large bear on ice floe right ahead of us. This 

 monster was going along in a most stealthy manner 

 to a large seal which was basking in the sun. The 

 bear's attention being concentrated on what he 

 hoped would prove a sumptuous repast, he did not 

 notice the Eskimos (Muneapik and Ameksaktok) 

 who were following Master Bruin on the ice. All 

 at once the seal dived ; the bear saw his pursuers ; 

 ' went for them,' coming up through a hole in the 

 ice close to the men. With gnashing teeth he tried to 

 get on top of the ice, but was soon shot. The carcase 



