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Arthur came in from camp unexpectedly, and we had tea in Cecil Hotel.

Jap/USA situation isn't looking any better, it really doesn't seem as if any one can bluff any longer, so I typed a long letter to Margaret ((a friend in UK)), whatever happens here I want her to know I'm happy these days.

2 of Patsy's pups taken to Mrs Hogg today.

To Grindleys for dinner

In morning, Mr Bevan (Deputy DARP), Mrs. Cook (stenographer) and I went in Bevan's car to Bacteriological Institute to have blood tests.  They won't take the actual blood until it is wanted.

Rec. 1st Nov from M

All to 9.30am Mass St Margarets.  We still seem to be doing well in Libya, but I'm so afraid we may be crowing too soon.

China Fleet Club dance.  Some Canadians there.

Rec. 10th Nov & Rae’s photo. Posted No89. 10.35 AM Prison box.

News from Cairo is rather more cautious.

Committee meeting. D & g reg.

Blue uniform

Asking myself "What am I waiting for?"  i.e., starting new story.  In a way, it's the political situation, but I will begin tomorrow morning.  

Mum and I went shopping tonight, I bought shoes for HK$12.50.

Day off. Sent £3 to M. Saw “South of Suez” at Queens.

Arthur phoned, he might get in on Sunday, but they will be 'manning' up to Christmas from now on.

Posted letter to Bob. 86-113-88

Arthur rolled up at 5pm.  We had tea at home, then I went to office. (Although Saturday there was a Defence Exercise, we were working shifts and I was due for evening 6-11pm. I told Tony Cole of predicament, and he said he would do my shift for me!  Arthur and I took Mum to see 'Sun Valley Serenade'.

Sun routine due to War Ex. Black-out sun-set to sun-rise.

Mum on practice duty as an ANS (Auxiliary Nursing Service) nurse at Jockey Club (designated as a war-time convalescent hospital.)   They had real convalescent patients brought out from main hospitals - in this cold weather.   Sid was in from camp yesterday but had to go back ready to play at camp church services - riding round on back of lorry with piano.

Arthur had to leave early today to play at the Officers' St. Andrews do.  He gave me 'Human Being' by Christopher Morley for my birthday.

The Medical Department holds a major exercise designed to test the system for getting food to hospitals and first aid stations in the event of an emergency.

It seems that the general plan is that food will be cooked at a 'supply centre' and sent out hot to each First Aid Post, although some places will cook their own food. The lorry delivering the food will be accompanied by a supervisor and two workers, and also carry two baskets of chopped firewood in case re-heating is needed.

Quiet day off.