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still very pleased at having passed his exam. de G & Spence were very sniffy at eachother. Parke stayed to dinner, & quite
late, usually he goes early.

Friday [22 April]

Went along to see the sea wall, while down there saw a mob of people run out from the bazaars down to the quay & push
off in boats. Then note came from Barrett asking if there was another row in the market. Motored along there found much
excitement. Two small boys had been fighting & someone had called out that there was a riot & at once every shop had shut
- the people are really mad the way they go on. Then called on various merchants to see what their views were on making a
new harbour close in. The Senior Naval officer has got an idea about it. They of course approved, but it would mean a lot of
expense & new Custom premises. Then to the Agency where I found de G who came back to lunch with me. The Barretts
came in to dinner. Went up & saw Parke after tea.

Saturday 23rd [April]