Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 120
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[Page 120]
Though little you may think it
Take this tip from me
Such is the life of a Sailor
On a destroyer at sea.
But our sailors are ready
The danger's to brave
To fight for our contry
The empire to save
So, when safely at home
ere you fall asleep
Say a prayer for the sailor
away on the mighty deep.
A.R.
9th.
Divisions, Prayer's. Route March in which we had a good joke at the expense of Mr. Ryan who kept loosing his way and had to be directed by the native boys. (Lecture on Old English Navy and its work in the Great wars of the Empire.)
10th.
Divisions, Prayers. The Ship's Company was march past and were inspected by the C.O. Camp who then gave a speech and wished us God Speed where ever we went and that he wished to see us again in some future date. 4 PM Quarantine finished. R.G.A. Band played to the Ship's Company and Officers 5 PM to 6.30 PM. They Rendered very Good music for which we thank them very much and wish them Good Luck and God Speed where ever they Go.