Three mi. walk on jmd. snowshoes. 1/32 Wind out from shore strong and bitter. Interesting to watch development of gustings. At this temperature the snow has become like sand. Continued work on rpt & letters 4-7:0 + 9. H.S. Cut out smoking after breakfast for a time. Captain faced N.2 side of house with snow blocks. This will add much to the comfort in the house, especially in Maie's & Capt's rooms. 15 November. Wednesday. O, E 3; O, N 2 3; O, N 2 3; 13, N 2 4; 25, N 2 4 max 0° 8a,-3°; 12h,-3.9°; 4h,-7.5°; 8h,-10°; 12h,-10°. min -11.2 In all day typewriting reports to H.F.O. Captain Cornes snow-wall makes very noticeable difference in warmth of house. He began one on rear. Almost no fire in evening. Samnite repairing his karamatic in the dining room - 16 November. Thursday. C8, N 2 4; 13, N 2 4; 13, N 2 4; 13, N 2 4; 13, N 2 6 max -10° 8a,-11°; 12m,-11.4°; 4h,-13°; 8h,-15.2°; 12h,-14° min -16° At work all day typewriting reports and letters to H.F.O., Sherwood and Ras- mussen. Am done with the heaviest now. Breezing up pretty strongly this evening but house was so warm that we let fire in stove go out about 8 p.m. 17 November Friday. 13, N 2 5; 13, N 2 5; 13, N 2 6; 13, N 2 7; 13, N 2 7 max -9° 8a,-11°; 12m,-11.8; 4h,-11.5°; 8h,-11.4°; 12h,-10° min -11.2 Out for 2+ mile walk in spite of heavy wind. Another day on letters,