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India. In tho past very few boys from Bahrain were educated abroad but during
recent years tho number who go to India or to Syria has increased. The standard
of education in the Bahrain Government schools is not high, the schools are
elementary schools and those in the country do not aim at teaching more than tho
three Its so peoplo requiring advanced education must 6eek it abroad. In spite of
the openings for employment with tho Bahrain Petroleum Company there do not
exist in Bahrain a vast number of clerical posts to be filled by locally trained boys and
any large increase in the number of young men who are educated in the schools is
likely to be a source of trouble in the future.
Girls' Schools.
The work of the girls’ schools during the year has been satisfactory, the number
of pupils has increased slightly. A very successful exhibition of needlework was
held in Manama school. The work, especially embroidery, was of very high quality.

General.

Annual Audit. According to the practice which has been adopted for
several years the accounts of all Government Departments were audited by represen­
tatives of Messrs. Whinney Murray & Co., Baghdad, chartered accountants, who
visited Bahrain in the first month of the year. A report was submitted by the
accountant suggesting some minor improvements in systems of accounts. The
accounts themselves, which were those of the year 1355, were found to be in order.
New Staff. Mr. H. D. Furber was appointed Assistant State Engineer
especially to carry out the duties of gauging oil for royalty purposes and for shipping
requirements. He commenced duties on 21st September 1937.
Mr. K. P. Narayan, previously Head Clerk, was appointed Secretary
to the Adviser, Syed Mahmood bin Syed Ahmed Alawi was appointed Head
Clerk, Adviserate.
Sardar Abdul Rahman Khan was appointed as Factor to His Highness
Shaikh Sir Hamad to manage His Highness's private estates.
Mr. A. M. Jaflar was appointed Superintendent, Public Works
Department.
Mr. A. C. Braganza was appointed as Accounts Officer.
His Highness’s Pilgrimage. From 2nd January 1938 until 2nd March 1938
His Highness Shaikh Sir Hamad was absent from Bahrain on the Pilgrimage.
He was accompanied by numerous relations and followers, in all a party of about
seventy persons. He appointed during his absence, a Council of Regency consisting
of Shaikh Abdulla, Shaikh Sulman and, the Adviser to the Government.
Visit of His Royal Highness Amir Saoud. In December 1937 (Shawwal, 1356)
His Royal Highness the Amir Saoud paid a visit to Bahrain. He was accompanied
•by a number of brothers and cousins. He was the guest of the Ruler of Bahrain for
eight days. His visit coincided with the annual celebrations of His Highness Shaikh
Sir Hamad’s accession.
Cinema.’ Permission was granted by the Government to The Bahrain Theatre
Company to open a Cinema in Bahrain and a piece of ground on the south side of
Manama town was leased to the Company on along lease. The company consists
of several of the younger Shaikhs of tho Ruling Family as well as two local Arab
merchants. Building was begun during the year.
Juma Mosque. The Juina Mosque in Manama was enlarged and almost
entirely re-built. Funds were collected by public subscription and the Government and
His Highness Shaikh Sir Hamad made considerable contributions towards the work.
A m'naret, which is to be 100 feet high, is in the course of construction. The work
is being carried out under the supervision of a committee of local merchants.