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4th. [April]
Sports, Potato and Bun Races. At night all dead lights closed as we are arriving about the Cape. Prizes given for the cleanest mess 1£.5. Went to Boat drill Troop in the forenoon and Naval drafting in the evening.
6th.
Owing to Complaint against Sgt. Major Jones by Capt's Chaplain, the Concert is cancelled. Weather continues to be fine. Friday a lecture by Mr. Harmon with reference to leave given in Dureban. [Durban]. Leave was given from 10 AM to 10 PM. Saturday and all had a very good time ashore. Leave on Sunday from 10 AM. to 2 PM. Ship left the wharf 4 PM sharp and moored to a bouy in the stream, the doctor and a nurse being very late in getting on board and were given a cheer. Weather very fine.
12th.
Weather very Squally. Concert at night in which Sgt. Major was again allotted to take part but did not answer his turn, the Capt's Chaplain having recalled his objection. Cigarettes and Cigars and fruit were given by the People of Durban.
14th.
Weather was very fine and we are progressing favourably. Sunday there was a shock for all hands - they gave us Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast.
Tuesday.
Fancy Dress Ball which was a great success. The Flapper crowning all by Kissing the Captain.
Wednesday
Photos taken in fancy Dresses.
Friday A Grand Boxing Contest.
1st Preliminary L.S. A.J. Edwards v. Sto. Brown. Brown wins. 2nd. Sto. Westerman v. L Sto. Gillet. Westerman wins. Grand 10 Round Contest: l.Seaman Brown v. L.Sto. Abbott - Brown wins on Points.