sailing today. moved away from dock and anchored in harbour. August 1st- 13 Friday. Started north once more! At quarter of ten this morning we sailed out of St Johns harbour. Fine weather prevailed. Much discussion between us as to the accuracy of statements of several people that the "Erik" is a better sea-boat than "Diana", Ck and Judge Sprigg contend that the Erik tosses around more. August 2nd- 13. Saturday Sea smooths down in afternoon - day & night fine weather. Hoisted for Emart-- top[illegible] staysail, main top mast staysail and spanker. On evening Mac gave us setting up drill and we played games. Decided that it would be advisable for member of expedition to be on lookout, so Ck takes 10 to 12 mid watch, D 12 to 2 and Hunt 2 to 4 a.m. Aug 3- 13. Sunday. Arrive Battle Harbour about 1.30 A.M. Moor to Coucher's dock. All the boys writing letters home. Mac, Green, Tank, and Fred Patterson go up on the top of a hill for bath in natural bathing pool. All of us invited up to Dr Wakefield's home to sing; the bunch of us who went had a most enjoyable time - the hymn singing and picturesque house and