M'Clintock, Admiral Sir Leopold, sledge of, the best, 281; superintends outfit of expedition, 2; his detention in the Melville Bay pack, 44; sledge equipments superintended by, 231; on the absurdity of taking frozen lime-juice on sledges, 238; tea-leaves recommended by, 316. Magnetic observations, 31; while sledging, 73, 180, 305; snow observatory for, 152, 153, 209. Magnetism, lecture on, by Lieutenant Giffard, R.N., 169. "Marco Polo," H.M. sledge, 137, 217, 259. Marine shells found above sea-level, 116. Markham, Commander Albert H., R.N., visit to Littleton Island, 53; to Cape Isabella, 56; to Hannah Island, 101; to Distant Cape, 110; starts on an autumn reconnaissance, 128; starts on second autumn sledge journey, 133; on main autumn sledge journey, 137, 144; in charge of magnetic observations, 154; lecture on astronomy, 169; parts taken by, 174, 214; followed by a wolf, 228; takes lime-juice on his sledge, 238; in command of the northern division of sledges, 242, 311; attains the most northern point ever reached by man, 309, 311; resolves to abandon large boat, 288, 289; serves out lime-juice, 305. Markham, Clements, on Eskimo wanderings, 68. (_See_ Clements Markham.) "Markham Hall," storehouse at winter quarters, 152; demolition of, 210. Maskell, William, H.M.S. "Alert," songs by, 169, 216; parts taken by, 174; sledge crew, N. division, holds out to the end, 317, 318 (_n._). May, Lieutenant W. H., R.N., starts on autumn travelling, 137; severely frost-bitten, 147; suffers amputation, 148; astronomical observer, 152; his lecture on hydrostatics, 169; manager of the theatre, 214; glee sung by, 216; sails his sledge, 231 (_n._); comes to the rescue of the northern division, 325; goes to succour Aldrich's party, 331, 332. Medical staff, their tests of the physical capacity of the officers and men, 15; unremitting care of the sick, 333. Medical inspections, 187, 204, 258, 326, 337. Medical stores for sledges, 238 (_n._); weight, 233. Medical instructions to commanders of sledges, 238. Melville Bay, 18, 44; passage through, 44; bear hunt in, 46. Melville Island, remains of Eskimo at, 69; musk-oxen at, 106. Men of the expedition, selection of, 4; tests of physical capacity, 15; regular daily issue of lime-juice to, 16; always reliable in an emergency, 125; sufferings and excellent conduct in autumn travelling, 134, 145; their good humour and wit, 146; frost-bites and amputations, 148; clothing during winter, 159, 160; school for, in winter, 166, 167, 213; theatricals, 171, 173; Christmas cheer, 195; fondness for dancing, 195, 197, 204; excellent health, 204; paleness on return of sun, 211; heroic conduct while sledging, 277, 286, 287, 291, 302, 310, 311, 313, 316, 352.