582 the most dangerous part of their jour- ney is over. Would that I were with them, instead of being obliged to give up my mission and return to the ship defeated! Took four mile walk alone directly after noon. Along middle of bay. Calm most of time but met sudden cold blast about a half mile from ship on return course. Woolen clothing is not much of a protection against the wind and I was glad to reach "Cluett" again at 1:30. Temp. -14°. Wind S.S. and strong all the rest of the afternoon and till about 9 p.m. Then calm for a time. No stars visible at midday, but the thin haze may have hidden them. Brightest could be seen faintly at 1:30. [See p.584] 26 January Wednesday. Overcast and rather thick with flying particles of icy snow.