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does it with all the success of result which comes from 
the taking of pains. Therefrom we derive a singularly 
exact preservation of time — an important consideration to 
all, but especially necessary for the physical work. There- 
from also, and including more labour, we have an accurate 
survey of our immediate surroundings and can trust to 
possess the correctly mapped results of all surveying 
data obtained. He has Gran for assistant. 
Taylor's intellect is omnivorous and versatile — his 
mind is unceasingly active, his grasp wide. Whatever 
he writes will be of interest — his pen flows well. 
Debenham's is clearer. Here we have a well-trained, 
sturdy worker, with a quiet meaning that carries con- 
viction ; he realises the conceptions of thoroughness and 
conscientiousness. 
To Bowers' practical genius is owed much of the 
smooth working of our station. He has a natural method 
in line with which all arrangements fall, so that expendi- 
ture is easily and exactly adjusted to supply, and I have 
the inestimable advantage of knowing the length of time 
which each of our possessions will last us and the assurance 
that there can be no waste. Active mind and active body 
were never more happily blended. It is a restless activity, 
admitting no idle moments and ever budding into new 
forms. 
So we see the balloon ascending under his guidance 
and anon he is away over the floe tracking the silk thread 
which held it. Such a task completed, he is away to 
exercise his pony, and later out again with the dogs, the 
last typically self-suggested, because for the moment 
