Lakelets on the Summit

about 2 o'clock. Among these is Lake Ella, named after the daughter of Mr C. W. Adams, in recognition of her having been the second lady to cross the saddle. The day was, unfortunately, still misty, and our view of the great mountains surrounding us was therefore spoiled, although near at hand we saw the buge outline of Mount Balloon rising to its great altitude, cold and grim-looking. We begin the descent of the saddle on the Clinton side, making our way cautiously down the precipitous track, and shortly after entering the bush we are fortunate in seeing a fine pair of