13 March. Tuesday. O, N E6; O, NS; O, N E4; B, N E4; B, N3 -1 45 -9; -9.5; -14; -11.2 min-15.5 max- Bar.-11.14 Had quite a job today cleaning the drums of the seismograph, those of the smoking apparatus, putting new improvised zines into the batteries and cleaning and filling the cells. The apparatus ought to be all right now for captain Comeis operation for several weeks after I have started southward. Drag away the snow from in front of one of my windows and put a slat across the lower panes to prevent breakage by dogs. It seems nice to be able to get along without a lamp, for even a part of the day. Three mile walk in outer bay after 5 p.m. The water is in close to Star Island again. Brought in some more oil. Saw a fine parhelion to the west of the sun early this afternoon. Two were reported yesterday. Gave canvas covered plate box to Mac 14 March. Wednesday. C2, N E4; B, N E4; C2, N E4; C9, N E2; B, N5 -17; -18; -20; -25; -25 min -29; max -6 am -21 Arktio and Ahkhoodesaos'ooq started for Igloodahaurri this morning and they have had a