Self, James, A.B., H.M.S. “Alert,” songs by, [216].

Shells, marine, found above sea-level, [116].

Shift-Rudder Bay, [114].

Shirley, John, stoker, H.M.S. “Alert,” songs by, [168]; attacked by scurvy, [282]; on the sledge, [284].

Shooting parties in summer, [338] to [340].

Sick. (See Scurvy.)

Simpson, Thos., H.M.S. “Alert,” in sledge crew, northern division, attacked by scurvy, [306].

Skating, [77], [110].

Sky, beauty of, [83]. (See Meteor, Sun.)

Sledges, description of, [231] (n.); sails for, [231] (n.); weight, [233]; boats on, [242] (n.); required for northern division, [244]; dog sledge sent to “Discovery,” [247]; departure of sledges in the spring, [257], [258]; sledge standards, [258]; art of packing, [277]; high-runner sledges the best, [281]; (See Dogs, Marco Polo, Hercules, Victoria, Bloodhound, Bulldog, Alexandra, Challenger, Poppie, Clements Markham.)