The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-04

This fact nad ample illustration on the evening Of
the Governors visit. The hint came from the
settlement ITSELF for am told that bevy Of chubby
damseIs hal managed to convey the idea to those
who had gone ashore at noon that hop would be
agreeable. dense fog prevailed outside, and, the
wind still blowing from the northeast, 1t was
deemed prudent to remain at anchor. Accordingly
large party left the ship to join in the Terpsi-
chorean exercises, which proved greater treat
than many had reason to anticipate. The entire
population OF Sukkertoppen was out. The scragRy
appearance OF the males, with their long, unkempt
black hair, was fully made up by the jaunty and
fantastic display Of the ladies, who, standing in
file at the public storehouse, awaited the inaugura-
ton OF the festivities All turned out In their best,
which consisted OF a silk handkerchief tied about
the forehead, knob Of hair, festooned with rib
bon, standing out from the crown, like ornamented
perique tobacco; Jackets OF the brightest colors
seal-skin breeches which reached to the knee, and
boots OF every hue in the rainbow. All who
were able sported earrings and beads, and 1t is no
exaggeraton'to say that Sukkertoppen was proud.
AT signal from the Lieutenent Governor the two
fddlers on the steps Of the storehOuse struck up
lively air, and IN twinkling Is was hands oil
round" the costumes were exceedingly pictu-
rescue, and the grace and agility with which the
Greenland gypsies used their limbs would have
done credit to the Italian dancing master who
gineers the ballet. The fdders rasped away
till the strings fairly squeaked with joy; the dogs
howled, and mothers struggled to hold their Off
spring on their tawny backs. Fairly exhausted by
the exercise on the rocky surface, the visitors were
first to succumb not, however, before the
ladies had demonstrated their proficiency in
the may whir OF the waltz. At the
suggestion Of Mr.. Tuncoup, all hands
crawled through the rabbt-hoe entrance resumed
festivities. From some cause spirit OF rivalry,
perhaps, the two nddlers became separated, and
each conducted his own orchestra in different
ranches. The cronies in the corner chuckled with
delight, but l cannot say that the male portion Of
the populace reished the fun. They hung about
the doors In anything but pleasant mood, and
only frightened up when laden with presents OF
plug tobacco Away went the fiddler again with
increased vigor, straining every nerve to make the
instrument do double duty and away went the
bellies In highest glee, enjoying with colossal smiles
the errors OF their dashing partners. Some
thoughtful person had conveyed bag OF coffee on
Shore and when the aroma assembled from the
caldron outside the door the Joy OF the assem-
plage was at its height Sweetened with
Danish candy, tinfuls OF the hot beverage
disappeared in q twinkling. Few, If any, of the
women had claims to beauty; scarcely one was
shapely; but for all that, they were by no means
unattractive, while their decorum was irrepr0ach-
able and worthy Of example in many more pre-
tentious place. 1t was noticeable, however, that
the older they grew the more careless did they
become in dress-a circumstance somewhat out Of
the ordinary routine Of ancient and civilized fe-
males IN other parts OF the globe With few excep-
tons bubber had left its undenable stamp on
nearly every face for both young and old were
burdened with heavy folds of fat about the chin
and cheeks, which, polished for the dance,
shook merriy in the light and wagged
in unison with the fddler's strokes. Some
what exhausted from repeated efforts, vocal
music succeeded as well sustained dance
as ever threatened barn floor, and
when at length eleven O'Clock arrived and broad
daylight at that, and the visitors babe adeu,
something like feeling OF regret was visible IN
many shining face The boats showed Of, and
Sukkertoppen was soon wrapped in soothing
slumber.
BOUND FOR HoIsTEINBORG.
Unsuccessful in obtaining sledge dogs or skins
at sukkertoppen, since there were none to be had,
Commodore Braine, having secured an Esquimau
pilot, left with the Juniata the morning OF the
18TH and stood out Of the harbor for Holstenborg,
distant about ninety miles north. The little land
locked harbor now fading from view had Afforded
complete shelter, for the water was without q
ripple, and wind there was none. But once again
at sea, our dreaded Toe, the fog, again sagged
over the vessel and, with stiT nor'wester blowing
towards the shore, the annoying features of the
previous cruise were again presented in all their
uginess and stubborn tenacity. Nothing short Of
unceasiDg vigilance and sound Judgment q
the part OF the Commander and officers
brought the vessel successfully through many
n trying emergency. The poor dImnutive
nil wit vho fha lop0
came Obscured and once, when breakers were
reported close aboard, he fairly quailed. But he
won universal sympathy from the devotion dis
played at his post OF duty, standing all day the
bridge trying to peer through that which was i'm
penetrable. Sometimes the fog would clear away
for half an hour, and his delight became
unbounded;. again 1t would envelOp the
ship, and his fdgety department asserted
itself in renewed twisting and perplex king demon
STATIONS. But his troubles were soon at an end,
and when the Juniata steamed slowly into the har-
Dor and came to anchor near the settlement he
was the happiest creature on board Although il
was now twelve O'Clock, the scene Of clam0r and
excitement on the part OF the natives was re-
newed. The rafting Of the chain when the anchor
was let go aroused the slumbering inhabitants,
who, donning their skin attire, II, indeed, they
ever take it of before 1t falls of ITSELF and, jump
ing into their kyacks, rushed forth pell.me, each
one handling his double -bladed oar with mastery
skill. They swarmed around the ship like bees,
and what with shouting and padding and gaping
and asking questions and grinnng and waiting for
chunks OF pork, a rare spectacle was produced.
But all was still on board and save the officers and
men on watch the company Of the Juniata sought
repose.
ICE DOGS.
Determined to make as little delay as possible,
Commander Braine went ashore at an early hour
in the morning and, calling on the Governor Of the
settlement informed him Of the condition Of affairs.
He was welcomed with great warmth by both the
Governor and his wife and assured OF every assist
ance within their power In order that no time
might be lost messenger was despatched from
the gubernat0ral mansion-a little two story house,
the very pink OF neatness-with orders to secure
all the available dogs. Meanwhile the genial
little ruler, unlike his brother at suk-
kertogvAn, in figure, style and appearance