Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-01

slant, accurate and detailed observa-
lions is the essence Cx success.
He recognizes that results of perma-
nent value cannot be acquired with
purely unframed men, no matter how
willing, how qualified In their Judgment.
no ! hardy or how we'll organized for
covering the ground. Success and the
very lives of fellow members may de-
pend on the first-hand knowledge OF
each man.
On this basis, with every member
an enthusiast at the outset and willing
to put his special information at the
disposal of all. the expeditionary school
established on board the City of New
York will undoubtedly be continued
among the other groups and Comdr.
Byrd's base on the great ice barrier,
Capt. Frederick G. Melville, of many
years experience in deep water naviga-
ton, was the first to offer his services
In the formal Inauguration of the
school. His efforts have SHOWN COM
mendable results in the proficiency of
his pupils, especially in the navigation
class, which meets three times daily.
Crew Given Lessons.
Capt Melville also gives courses In
astronomy and weekly lectures in sea-
manship. Practical sailing, deck man
agement, rope splicing, etc. are taught
by Chief Of1cer G. j. McGinness.
Lectures on polar living conditions.
hunting. the significance Of various
types OF ice formation, ice plotting. the
arr OF skiing, ETC., are given by Second
Ohcer Sverre Strom, Boatswain Hem
drick Johansen and by Chris Braathen.
all OF whom have spent many years
in the Arctic.
The special conditions, to be met with
In the Ross Sea were discussed by Carl
PETERSEN out of his large experience
IN Antarctic waters with both English
ana Norwegian whalers. Petersen, one
OF the expeditions most valuable assets
pelng an extremely proficient radio on
orator, has been selected to continue
to New Zealand on the Eleanor Boiling
IN order to expedite radio work that
must be completed. For the next few
weeks We will miss him.
A course in radio transmission IL
being given by Ensign Lloyd v. Berkner
United States Naval Reserve. radio en-
gineer of the Bureau of Standards.
He is assisted in a special course In
aviation radio by Lloyd K, Grenlie of
the Naval Research Laboratory and
former radio officer on the Byrd Arctic
expedition.
Radio Code Taught.
Practically every member on board
ship Is able at present to send and
receive code In some form or other
thanks to the course given by the radio
omcers, assisted by Dick Konster, a
former chief petty officer in the Navy.
It Is expected that when Mason, on
the Eleanor Boiling, joins Is at Tahiti
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the erection and use of the dog sled
radio outfits.
Lectures on weather prognosticatton.
including the observation and interpre-
tation OF meteorological data, are given
Dy Henry Harrison, lately connected
with the Weather Bureau at Hadley
Field. Problems Of terres- electricity at
high ATTITUDES are treated by Frank
Davies OF the department of physics of
McGin University. Davies also is Civ
ing instruction in the use of the sonic
depth finder in connection with ocean,
ographic survey work.
Geological problems, surveying and
mapping. are discussed by George
Thorne Of Yale and Quinn Blackburn
OF the University of Montana.
The special problem connected with
motor lubricants at low temperatures
Is discussed by Chief Engineer T. B.
Mulroy, while Chief Gunnery Sergt.
Victor Czegka of the Marine Corps is
lecturing on the care of instruments of
precision and on the use of the rifle
and other small arms. A practical
course in photography Is given by Jo-
seph T. Rucker, an internationally
known aerial photographer.
Food Selection Studied.
A practical course in the selection
and preparation of food for sled parties,
airplane flights and bases Is given by
Louis Gerchardt and Bert Creagh. ia
cobs Bursey gives instruction in the
care and management of dog teams.
A wide variety of biological problems
peculiar to the Antarctic regions are
discussed by DR.. F. D. Comano Of the
Johns Hopkins surgical staff. He also
gives instruction in first aid, life-sav-
ing and the prevention of frozen feet.
Finally, lest the morale of the crew
be overlooked, one of the most popu-
lar courses is given by "Ukulele Dick"
Kontor in group instrumental music,
course almost as popular as McGuin-'
ness informal course in group singing
of old-tirne chanteys and ballads.
What might have been a succession
of dull days has passed all too quickly.
From the devotional services on Sun
day to the combined group concert on
Saturday evening, poker and light lit
erature have played a poor second to
the regular school courses in the crews
leisure hours, and as each man has be-
come more aware of the scientific pos
sibilities Of the expedition he has be-
come all the more eager for the COM
plete success of Comdr. Byrds great
venture.
Copyrisht, 1928, by the New York Times