Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 141
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7th.
Division, Prayer's. 6 AM Ships Company went for a route march returning at 9 AM. Stoker Clarke is placed under Sentry's Charge for attempting to strike Ships Corporal Elliot.
8th.
Division, Prayer's. Things assume their own normal condition. Japanese Cruiser left.
9th.
Saturday's Routine. 3.30 PM 150 Men and Boys leave the Ship for a Tea fight, given by the Ladies of Colombo. Stoker Clarke receives 90 days Hard labour Civil Prison. 9 PM Tea fight Party returns on board, and they state that it was very good, also the Pictures.
10th.
Division, Church. 11.30 Pipe down. 4.30 Evening Quarters. Reported that S.S. "Commonwealth" torpedoed with draft for this ship onboard. Steering Gear erratic and under repair's.
11th.
Division, Prayer's. Surveyed Cable and Anchors. Leave for the Port Watch. Weather very fine.
12th.
Coal Ship and prepared to took on 300 Bags of coal on the upper deck, it is believed that we are leaving this station, and I hope that it is correct. Food Committee, the Commander has approved of one man of the Committee to go ashore with the Chief Steward when buying Provisions, the C.S. did not like this arrangement but like every body else he had to do as he was told. A Feather for Commander Hare R.N.