of articles furnished from the "slop-chest"; hence I do not perceive how he justifies himself either legally or morally for charg- ing the crew a profit of from 50% (karrites) to 92% (mitters) on this skin clothing. Furthermore the oil belongs to the ship and cost not more than £6.80 per barrel (+the barrel) at Sydney,- and I think that it cost less than that. Declined invitation to play cards this evening. These anniversary days I feel averse to that kind of occupation with attendant light conversation. 30 November. Tuesday. Clear morning, partly overcast, then over- cast afternoon. Moderate southeasterly wind following the strong breeze of the latter part of the night and early morning. Temp. min -10°; 9a. +8½° ; 2m.+12° a sad day through recollections of Tues- day a year ago.