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69 October 1st
the navy – especially Commr Hewitt for his persistent attacks on me last Saturday evening –
Recd 2 letters from Gertie, 1 from Bay & 1 a/c from A & N Stores – Played Bridge with Commr Olphert –
Thite left this camp for Heidelberg tonight – we will miss him as he used to read us extracts from the Daily papers, & was of the greatest service to us all as his experiences during his 2½ years captivity, was of the greatest value – But we are glad for his sake, as on account of ill-health a change to a more congenial climate was necessary –
Paid today 46-30 marks.
October 2nd
Had cold shower this mng – Played Bridge – a Debate held tonight It was most humorous, as several motions had to be considered by the house, one being that a vote by Censure be passed on the President for abusing his presidential powers, some most eloquent speeches were made in connection with this motion, also for the motion that a vote of Confidence be passed on the president – a new vice president was elected, my I was nominated but withdrew.
There is a chess tournament in progress, I have entered but to date have lost all my games –
October 3rd
Slept in till 11 am – no walk today
Played Bridge –
Recd 4 parcels & 1 letter from Mrs Guthrie. Skipper visited Cornish today, He has been operated upon & is doing fairly well