OHYAT: All Men of Good Cheer
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tealinMerry Christmas, Internet! Have a completely uncalled-for dose of Centenary Fever! Because ...
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO TODAY
An event of Christmas was the production of a family by Crean’s rabbit. She gave birth to 17, it is said, and Crean has given away 22! I don’t know what will become of the parent or family; at present they are warm and snug enough, tucked away in the fodder under the forecastle....
For five hours the company has been sitting round the table singing lustily; we haven't much talent, but everyone has contributed more or less, and the choruses are deafening. It is rather a surprising circumstance that such an unmusical party should be so keen on singing. On Xmas night it was kept up till 1 A.M., and no work is done without a chanty.
The men had dinner at midday – much the same fare, but with beer and some whisky to drink. They seem to have enjoyed themselves much. Evidently the men’s deck contains a very merry band.
The photo is not actually from Christmas as far as I can tell as there are no decorations; I swear I've seen one of Christmas on the Terra Nova but I can't find it now, of course ...
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO TODAY
An event of Christmas was the production of a family by Crean’s rabbit. She gave birth to 17, it is said, and Crean has given away 22! I don’t know what will become of the parent or family; at present they are warm and snug enough, tucked away in the fodder under the forecastle....
For five hours the company has been sitting round the table singing lustily; we haven't much talent, but everyone has contributed more or less, and the choruses are deafening. It is rather a surprising circumstance that such an unmusical party should be so keen on singing. On Xmas night it was kept up till 1 A.M., and no work is done without a chanty.
The men had dinner at midday – much the same fare, but with beer and some whisky to drink. They seem to have enjoyed themselves much. Evidently the men’s deck contains a very merry band.
Capt. Robert F. Scott, 25 Dec 1910
The photo is not actually from Christmas as far as I can tell as there are no decorations; I swear I've seen one of Christmas on the Terra Nova but I can't find it now, of course ...
