TO THE SOUTH POLE.
liemy Villnrd's scheme for fitting out a South l'olar expedition is rapidly maturing; and will probably leave New York early next spring. The idea is co .staifc early in order- to reach an available point in high latitude, wheie a station can be established
bo go &Lill farther southward before the weather becomes too unfavourable for successful explorations. Ib is intended to have the .station supplied with firs!: clash instruments and appurtenanccswhich would tend to the buccess of the enterprise. Although Villurd and other Amei icans are at the back of the enterprise, it really originated in (Jormany. " Probably two s'e.uner* -xv ill be bent out. A portion of the capital lequired is already subscribed. There arc applications from hundreds of persons virhlng lo make paib in the expedition. Villard is the person who &o successfully manipulated the Northern Pacific Railroad.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 300, 19 September 1888, Page 4
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145TO THE SOUTH POLE. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 300, 19 September 1888, Page 4
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