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50 British Antarctic Expedition. 
white Government launch with the Harbour Master 
and Mr. Alexander Morton, F.R.S.Tas., Curator of 
the Hobart Museum, on board, was the first to come 
alongside. The reception we received in Hobart was 
kindness itself. Everyone, from the Governor, Lord 
Gormanston, and the Government officials downwards, 
all tried to make our stay as interesting and enjoyable 
ALWAYS SOUTHWARDS. 
as possible. His Excellency presided at a conver- 
sazione which was arranged in honor of our arrival, 
and welcomed us officially in the warmest of terms. 
During our stay in Hobart, the Finns Per Savio 
and Ole Must, in their original and comical kilts and 
remarkable Finn boots with the straw sticking out at 
the tops, had rather a good time. They were rather 
handsome fellows, and great favourites with the fair 
