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already the seven leaders had adopted their four-footed charges. The ship had also brought down fourteen new dogs. Three of these died soon after landing, and eventually only four of them proved to be of any use for sledging. A litter of pups had been added, but these died owing to their mother leaving them.

Debenham had been doing the meteorological work and Nelson, who was in charge, had carried out the magnetic observations. Crean was in charge of the sledges and sledging gear and Williamson had charge of the sewing-machine, with Keohane to help Crean and Williamson. We early appreciated the efforts of a really good cook in Mr. Archer, who had been landed for this second year. Besides being a good cook he proved a good companion and was always lively and cheerful. Lieutenant Gran took charge of the stores and also of the four hourly meteorological observations. He proved a most efficient stores officer and in his observations was continually trying to break previous records, which he was very often able to do in this exceptional season. Cherry-Garrard was again our editor for the South Polar Times and took over the care and preparation of all the ornithological and zoological specimens obtained. Hooper, the steward, took over the management of the acetylene plant, thereby relieving someone else of a very thankless task.

The mules were apportioned as follows: