268 R. S. TAKR — FORMER EXTENSION OF CORNELL GLACIER. 



in the ice apparently proves that there has been a recent advance, pre- 

 ceding the present retreat. This former variation is not necessarily 

 great in amount. There are no evidences to show the exact amount. 



At present the ice is receding at a rate which promises to be measur- 

 able after a few years have elapsed. In order to make such measure- 

 ment possible, records were left by the Cornell party at places which may 

 easily be found. 



