24 THE LOG OF THE 



There were some seven or eight of us all more or less bunched. We 

 hauled up on them all, even the largest of them. About four the 

 usual afternoon thunder storm appeared. The wind hauled NE and 

 later N. It never rained hard but by supper we were becalmed off 

 Pompey Island. For the last ten miles into Cartwright we had to use 

 the engine. The day's run had been g6 miles and we were all well 

 satisfied. 



Cartwright consisted of ten small frame houses built along a low 

 shore in behind a point, which guarded a calm little bay that seemed 

 more like a lake. The hills in the background still have large patches 

 of snow on their slopes. The Hudson's Bay Post and the Factor's 

 house stood out clearly, being elaborately painted. A small steamer 

 was at anchor off the wharf and men were busy bringing supplies 

 out in small boats. 



Just about dark, when we were all in bed, the wind came off the 

 shore and brought out mosquitoes by the million. As no preparation 

 had been made, everyone spent a bad night. Terry claims that one 

 bit him through the side of the boat. Jack was annoyed as they 

 would not let him close the hatch to keep them out. 



Position At Cartwright 

 Sunday, July z^th ^ Weather I{ain 

 Wind East 



EAST wind, rain and mist. 1 for one was glad of a day with 

 nothing to do. But Bob and John would not miss the chance to 

 go fishing, so at nine o'clock they departed done up in oil-skins and 

 sea boots. Bart went with them as he did not want to miss the 

 chance of seeing the country. Before leaving for the river they paid 

 a visit to the town and there picked up a Newfoundland minister 

 who wanted to be taken up to Dr. Grenfell's school where he was 

 to conduct a service. It was blowing quite hard and when they 



