June 19.
The Royal liner slowed down today after an initial burst of speed for 20 hours. The speed dropped from 24 knots to 20 knots, which is more comfortable for Their Majesties. Nevertheless, the ship continues to roll in a freezing wind.
In order to enable those aboard to have a much needed rest, the ship's clocks are being put forward during the afternoon.
Prayers were offered yesterday at Divine Service for peace and for the able-seaman, Samuel Batts, who fell overboard on Saturday while fixing the covers of the life-boats on the Empress of Britain. In spite of [prompt rescue efforts, the man was drowned.—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.