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Adeny arrived by air, unexpectedly. Shs came & stayed till 12.15 discussing an appeal case

thus taking up practically entire morning.

Rode with Gunn, Bilad, Jooble, across the ford & round by Budega road, a good ride,
Wothna went beautifully. Dined early & went to a concert at Awali, very pleasant
programme. Went round to the Thornburgs afterwards. Still very nice weather, cool &

fresh. Gunn discussed the meeting about volounteers which he said was a complete flop.

Tuesday 25th June

HH Came into Manama. Fort -

Shs A & S came in office. Having some difficulty in collecting 50 recruits for the special

police force which Byard is to control. Byard has gone to India to learn the answers to the
innumerable questions put to him by people who might join his show.

Dined with the Andersons, noone else, a poor dinner but a pleasant evening, he is better
when alone. Discussed war & the defence force, all much dissatisfied with Byard's meeting

Wednesday 26th June

Shaikhs came in, stayed from 9.30-12.15, we got some work done however. HH apparently

very cross about the 4 s, all very difficult. Busy morning.

Sh Mohammed's two sons, back from Beyrout, came to call & a young shaikh from Kuwait, a
hefty young black - his mother having been a slave.