Northumberland Island, [50].

Norton Shaw Cape, passed by the ships, [94].

Observations, scientific, in winter quarters, [180]; difficulties, [180]; while sledging, [305]; at farthest northern point, [307], [310]. (See Magnetic, Meteorological, Astronomical.)

Observatories, wooden, for transit instrument, [152]; magnetic, [154]; dismantling of, [227].

Officers, selection, [4]; tests of physical capacity, [15]; amusements, [167]; lectures by, [169]; theatricals, [169], [173]; scientific observations, [180]; birthdays celebrated, [184]; Christmas, bill of fare for, [196]; approval of decision of Captain Nares to return, [337]. (See under names.)

Omenak fiord, discharging glaciers in, [38].

Orchestra, Royal Arctic Theatre, [171].

Osborn, Rear-Admiral Sherard, C.B., dedication to, v.; on Eskimo wanderings, [68].

Ovifak, visit of naturalist to, [31].

Pack. (See Ice.)