After supper we were entertained till midnight with paddling songs, by our Canadians, who required very little stimulus beyond their natural vivacity, to afford us this diversion.

The next morning we arrived at the establishments which are situated on the western side of the lake, near a small stream, called the Beaver River.

They were small log buildings, hastily erected last October, for the convenience of the Indians who hunt in the vicinity.

Mr.Mac Murray, a partner in the N.W.
Company, having sent to Isle a la Crosse an invitation to Mr.Back and I, our carioles were driven to his post, and we experienced the kindest reception.

These posts are frequented by only a few Indians, Crees, and Chipewyans.