Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 166

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25th December Xmas Day
Christmas day as arrived but the Spirits of the Ships Company are not very bright and the Captain and the officers failed to walk round and wish us the compliments of the Season as is the usual form which only goes to prove the class of men we have got in command. The Selfishness of Such is detremental to the good behaviour of the Service and does not command respects from the lower deck.  Received a bottle of Beer had to pay 2/- for it.  The dinner Oh my God, but we do not blame the paymaster.  In the evening we had a Sing Son.

26th.
Divisions Church.  Carried on the General work of the Ship, and Xmas is as far away as ever.  Leave was given from 4 P. to 6.30 PM.  Evening Quarters.

27th.
Divisions Churc. h Still at Anchor in Tulagia.  Generally cleaning up the Ship and awaiting further Orders and Mail Boat.

28th.
Divisions Church.  Drill and General work in Clean Ship.  Leave was given from 4 PM to 6.30 PM.  Evening Quarters.

29th.
Divisions Church.  General work, God Orders to light up 4 Boilers in C Boileroom at 11 AM.  2.45 PM. try main engines, 3.40 PM, got under way at 9 Knots (180 R).  Tulagi to Ocean Island.

30th.
Divisions Church.  Sundays Routine.  Captain's Inspection.  Pipe Down at 11.30 AM.

31st.
Divisions Church, General Quarters, Clear Ship, Action Drill At Sea, Steaming 10 Knots.  New Year's Eve, Good Nigh,t Good Bye 1917.