A GEEAT FKOZEN LAKE 



distance of tvvonty miles by seven others, all of which together 

 aggregated a fall of about 120 feet, which took us to the level 

 of Markham Lake, named in honor of Admiral A. H. Mark- 

 ham, E.N". 



While traversing this lake a decided change in the climate 



THE FLAG FLOATING AT "CARIBOU CAMP." 



was observed. For the first time since the early part of the 

 season snow-banks were seen on the hill-sides, and the weather, 

 which had been as a rule wet and cold since leaving the woods, 

 became decidedly colder. Toward the north end of the lake 

 we passed great piles of rafted ice on the shore. Such condi- 

 tions during the month of August were highly suggestive of 

 the character of climate which must exist here in the winter 



season. 



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