ion] ANOTHER LOST DOG RETURNS 393 
to stand bathed in brilliant sunshine once more. We 
felt very young, sang and cheered — we were reminded 
of a bright frosty morning in England — everything 
sparkled and the air had the same crisp feel. There is 
little new to be said of the return of the sun in Polar 
regions, yet it is such a very real and important event that 
one cannot pass it in silence. It changes the outlook on 
life of every individual, foul weather is robbed of its 
terrors ; if it is stormy to-day it will be fine to-morrow or 
the next day, and each day's delay will mean a brighter 
outlook when the sky is clear. 
Climbed the Ramp in the afternoon, the shouts and 
songs of men and the neighing of horses borne to my 
ears as I clambered over its kopjes. 
We are now pretty well convinced that the Ramp is a 
moraine resting on a platform of ice. 
The sun rested on the sunshine recorder for a few 
minutes, but made no visible impression. We did not get 
our first record in the Discovery until September. It is 
surprising that so little heat should be associated with 
such a flood of light. 
Sunday, August 27.— Overcast sky and chill south- 
easterly wind. Sunday routine, no one very active. 
Had a run to South Bay over ' Domain/ 
Monday , August 28. — Ponting and Gran went round 
the bergs late last night. On returning they saw a dog 
coming over the floe from the north. The animal rushed 
towards and leapt about them with every sign of intense 
joy. Then they realised that it was our long lost Julick. 
His mane was crusted with blood and he smelt strongly 
