46 British Antarctic Expedition. 
members spitefully remarked when the pudding 
appeared once on the day of a heavy gale, and when 
the vessel was heeling over heavily, ‘Cook, place 
the pudding to 
windwa кеи. 
The cook obedi- 
ently followed 
the advice, but 
a week later he 
had discovered 
the point and 
was offended. 
We called at 
Santa Cruz ane 
St Vincent, sat 
which latter 
place we took in 
coal. My staff 
went on shore 
and several 
photos were 
taken. Just be- 
fore the Southern Cross departed several of the 
British residents paid a visit on board and looked 
at our sledges, dogs and outfit with great interest, 
and wished us a hearty farewell. ; 
Like ordinary vessels crossing the Equator, the 
Southern Cross was visited by Neptune. Tall, and 
with a long grey beard, he came up over the bows, 
dripping wet and with a spear in his hand. A 
crown he had on his head, and he was followed 
by his courtiers and the necessary officials for the 
christening of those who had not before crossed the 
REBECCA AT THE WELL AT ST. VINCENT. 
