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Customs. Then took a walk round the market place & took some photos. Hope they will turn out well. Had a meeting of the
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people in the Khalifa Estate case presided over by Shs Moh & Abdulla. Finally settled the case according to the previous
arrangement & made them all sign an agreement to stand to the decision. Hope it is really closed this time. Held the meeting
on my veranda which is cool & convenient. Some of the older Shaikhs are fine looking men, very different to the young ones
who are fat and flabby. Tennis at Mespers.

Thursday Sept 15th

Cool day but hot in the afternoon. Held a meeting of Shias about 60 of them, on my veranda, which makes a fine audience
hall. The Shaikh & Alban & I attended. Had the whole floor spread with carpets & cushions along the walls, no chairs. It
went off very well & they all seemed very pleased at the idea. Went to the garden after tea & then to dinner with the Shaikh.
Quite a big party about 50 on the roof. He was in great form & related how many hours he had been kept at work! 9 till 1 to be
exact.