Nothing ever worries or upsets him, and he is ever singing or making some joke or performing some amusing prank.
Richards has taken over the keeping of the meteorological log.

He is a young Australian, a hard, conscientious worker, and I look forward to good results from his endeavours.

Jack, another young Australian, is his assistant.

Hayward is the handy man, being responsible for the supply of blubber.

Gaze, another Australian, is working in conjunction with Hayward.