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of ceremony in the presence of the Shaikh. Myself I regret it. Motored back & had tea, of our own, on the way. Parke
looked in after teatime. Dined at Spences, noone else there.

Sunday [27 February]

Office before breakfast & then took the PR down to the Naim Quarter to see the boat building. Stayed there a couple of
hours. He was very interested. Whatever he sees he says he wants! Prior gets very anxious as he never considers cost. Did
some work in office & then lunch. Rained on & off in the afternoon. Walked to Beladya garden. Col H, Mrs H & Prior came
to call.

Monday 28th [February]

Court in morning, 30 cases. Parke looked in. Rather dull morning. One of the car's springs bust. Cars are a nuisance - at
least old ones are. Went to see Palace & to measure a new landing ground for aeroplanes then tennis at the Mission. Parke
came in afterwards. Cold windy day. Planted trees in front of house, but so close to see that I fear they may not grow.