HOME! 
Peary family was soon united aboard the 
Roosevelt, 
All kinds of sailing craft now met the 
Roosevelt and by them she was escorted into 
the harbor of Sydney, C. B. Whistles were 
blown, thousands of people lined the shores 
of the harbor, cheering enthusiastically and 
waving flags, and as the Roosevelt was moored 
alongside the pier, a delegation of school- 
girls met the Commander, made an address, 
and presented him with a magnificent bouquet. 
The streets were gorgeously decorated and a 
holiday had been declared. A ripe, royal 
welcome was accorded the Roosevelt and the 
members of the expedition. Visitors boarded 
the ship and looted successfully for souvenirs. 
It was at Sydney that the expedition com- 
menced to disband. Commander Peary and 
his family returned to the United States via 
raiboad-train. 
The Roosevelt left Sydney on September 
22 for New York City. A stop was made at 
Eagle Island, in Casco Bay, off the coast of 
Maine, where is located the summer home of 
Commander Peary, and here we landed most 
of his paraphernalia, some sledges and dogs. 
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