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year. An Electro Cardiographio examination in May
revealed that the Shaikh's heart had sustained serious

damage during 1942, in fact more serious than had been
thought, but he has made a good recovery. His Highness*
medical adviser Dr.L.R.Scudder, M.D., was on the whole,
pleased with the result though he pointed out that
another and possibly fatal attack may occur at any time.

Throughout the year His Highness regularly pursued his
favourite sport of hawking — often leaving important
matters for consideration pending his return. For the
spring he took up his residence at Bayan, some five

miles from the town, where he lead a quiet life partly
on the advice of his medical attendant and partly from
inclination.
Most of the administrative posts in the State are
still held by members of the Subah family.

(b) Shaikh Abdullah as Salim as Subah, C.I.E • * has
remained President of the Advisory Council but has paid
little attention to affairs of state and has spent the

greater portion of the year living in Failaicha Island.
(c) Shaikh ftbdullah Mubarak al Khalifah has remained
Director of Public Security and Governor of Kuwait Town.
So far he has proved a very progressive and capable man.

(d) Shaikh Abdulla al Jabir retained his appointments
as Chief Judge and Head of the Education Department.
(e) The post of Resident of the Municipality remained
vaoant.

(f) Shaikh Fahad as Salim as Subah retained his appoint­
ment as Controller of Finance and Food Supplies. He
married the daughter of Shaikh Saud as Subah on May the

20th. Shaikh Fahad the son of His Highness*immediate
predecessor has the misfortune to have had a negress