The shortage of clothing was discussed, and Joyce and Wild have agreed to do their best in this matter.

October sledging (on the Barrier) was mentioned as being too early, but is to be given a trial.

These were the most important points brought up, and it was mutually and unanimously agreed that we could do no more....

I know we are doing our best." The party was anxious to visit Cape Royds, north of Cape Evans, but at the end of June open water remained right across the Sound and a crossing was impossible.

At Cape Royds is the hut used by the Shackleton Expedition of 1907-1909, and the stores and supplies it contains might have proved very useful.