1913] RECEPTION AT THE HUT 397 
The Terra Nova remained at anchor off Cape Evans 
for thirty hours, and those on board did their best to 
help the Cape Evans party to settle down for the 
homeward voyage. 
We heard that the shore party had that day (Jan. 1 8) 
commenced the work of preparation for a third winter ; 
they were delighted to see us. A typical extract from 
the diary of a member may be quoted : 
'Jan, 1 8. 
Terra Nova in sight 
Hurrah ! Hurrah ! 
Great Joy 
Hurrah ! 
We are relieved, and God be thanked for that Teddy * 
is on board the Terra Nova, Everything all right 
there.' 
Immediately greetings had been exchanged and the 
situation thoroughly grasped, all hands packed and 
transported the specimens, collections, and equipment 
to the ship. We worked all night, and in twenty-four 
hours had removed our effects to the Terra Nova^ and 
closed the hut after clearing it up and making a list 
of provisions and equipment. 
We have left at Cape Evans an outfit and stores that 
would see a dozen resourceful men through one summer 
and winter at least. 
On Sunday, January 19, at 5.20 p.m., the Expedition 
* ' Teddy ' refers to Lieut. Evans, who was not expected to live after 
his bad attack of scurvy. 
