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1942

The play went off very well after first quarter hour, all seemed good. Afterwards
to the club with Gunns - a dull party.

Friday 15th May

Went to Sebihat where I lunched & swam & then walked the dogs along the hills &
later near Tubli but saw no hares anywhere. A nice day, shamaal wind but some
dust earlier on.

Saturday 16th May

Fort. Col Hall & the Levy officers arrived & we spent a long time in the office
going over things. He seemed very sensible. Got back late for breakfast. Office
all day, saw one or two people, Levies returned later & are looking for houses, a
difficult job to find one. Went to Fort after tea & tried to get some flowers,
found none so had to fall back on gardens. Dined early & lightly & took DC & Mrs
& Young Hutchings out to the play. Sat in the house, it was better than last time
but audience was more sticky. They made 1000/- Went up to TTs after the show.
All seemed in good spirits & rather thankful to have got it all done. Got home
after midnight.

a man in, W asked me to dine but couldnt manage it. Police band played at
Awali.

Sunday 17th May

No fort. Office. Various people came in, Chase for some time, now permanent
A.L.O. Bahrain. Discussed sites for Levies camp at Muharraq. Snow till 2pm on
hospital matters, he looked at my eyes, nothing to worry about.
After tea rode at Muharraq & saw the work which is going on well. Then bathed at
Senian. Ali b Hussein came round after dinner, discussed the food position, there
is no flour in the bazaar.