Last night Ek took his threatened bath and shave and this morning put on clean clothing, in anticipation tion of the arrival of our steamer, this being "his" day for her to come. He says that if she does not come to-day, no one can blame him hereafter, if he is not spruced up when she does come. He looks fine in new shirt and trousers of gray woolen and high field boots. 10.30 p.m. The ship has not come - Had long talk with Rasmussen this evening regarding possible use by us of "Kap York" or "Ingerli's". Of course our use of either will re- move it from his use, but he wishes to be of the utmost use to the Expedi tion and the Museum and will forego his convenience in the