SAFE AKRIVAL. 



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We proceeded rapidly across the sound to Lincoln Bay, and 

 thence, taking Bayard Taylor Pass, arrived at Field Bay. On the 

 way quite an accident occurred. While on the descent .of the 

 land pass, Field Bay side, the sledge capsized and broke down, 

 and one of the runners split from stem to stern. 



At first we thought that it was a complete wreck, and that 

 nothing could be done except to walk the remaining distance ; 

 but " Charley" at once proceeded to unload the sledge and make 

 repairs. With a seal-knife he bored three holes through the two- 

 inch plank runner, bound the shattered parts together, made all 

 secure, reloaded the sledge, and then, when we had taken some- 

 thing to eat and drink, declared that all was once more ready to 

 proceed. The dexterity with which " Charley" did this was re- 

 markable. In fifty minutes from the time the sledge was broken 

 he had it all in order again. 



It was nearly two o'clock in the morning of Tuesday, May 21st, 

 when we arrived at the ship, where I found on board only the 

 steward and "Fluker." 



WALKUS CKULL AND TUSKS. 



