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bearing on the case. It can scarcely be coincidence 
that the two ponies which have suffered so far are those 
which are nearest the stove end of the stable. In future 
the stove will be used more sparingly; a large ventilating 
hole is to be made near it and an allowance of water is 
to be added to the snow hitherto given to the animals. 
In the food line we can only exercise such precautions as 
are possible, but one way or another we ought to be able 
to prevent any more danger of this description. 
Saturday, July 15. — There was strong wind with snow 
this morning and the wind remained keen and cold in the 
afternoon, but to-night it has fallen calm with a promising 
clear sky outlook. Have been up the Ramp, clambering 
about in my sealskin overshoes, which seem extraordinarily 
satisfactory. 
Oates thinks a good few of the ponies have got worms 
and we are considering means of ridding them. ' Bones ' 
seems to be getting on well, though not yet quite so buckish 
as he was before his trouble. A good big ventilator has 
been fitted in the stable. It is not easy to get over the 
alarm of Thursday night — the situation is altogether too 
critical. 
Sunday, July 16. — Another slight alarm this morning. 
The pony i China ' went off his feed at breakfast time and 
lay down twice. He was up and well again in half an hour ; 
but what on earth is it that is disturbing these poor beasts ? 
Usual Sunday routine. Quiet day except for a good 
deal of wind off and on. The Crozier Party must be having 
a wretched time. 
Monday, July 17. — The weather still very unsettled — 
