334 SCOTT'S LAST EXPEDITION [June 
Taylor and Nelson left at the Razor Back Island and 
report all well. Simpson, Meares, and Gran continued 
and have not yet returned. 
Gran just back on ski ; left party at $\ miles. Says 
Meares and Simpson are returning on foot. Reports a bad 
bit of surface between Tent Island and Glacier Tongue. 
It was well that the party had assistance to cross this. 
This winter travel is a new and bold venture, but the 
right men have gone to attempt it. All good luck go 
with them ! 
Coal Consumption 
Bowers reports that present consumption (midwinter) 
= 4 blocks per day (100 lbs.). 
An occasional block is required for the absolute magnetic 
hut. 
He reports 8£ tons used since landing. 
This is in excess of 4 blocks per day as follows : 
8 \ tons in 150 days = 127 lbs. per diem. 
= 889 lbs. per week, or nearly 
8 cwt. 
= to\ tons per year. 
Report August 4. 
Used to date = 9 tons = 20,160 lbs. 
Say 190 days at 106 lbs. per day. 
Coal remaining io\ tons. 
Estimate 8 tons to return of ship. 
Total estimate for year, 17 tons. We should have 
13 or 14 tons for next year. 
