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Saturday 13th November

Fort.

The SNO called on HH at Palace, I & Sh Abdulla went up there, it was a
slightly brighter call than usual as each talked quite a lot, then spent
some time with Nick discussing old proclamations & the Budget & came back
to meet the SNO who bought a pair of pearls for earrings, Rs400/- & very
dear too, last year half the price & before that much less. Pearls are
booming. In the afternoon we went to Mhq taking M.G. and gave the pony a
run, a young Scot from Awali, Mackenzie, came down to ride my filly. Had
great fun over it M much interested. Then to a cocktail party at Jufair
on the veranda of the new house. Some Dutch sailors were there but
I didnt speak to any. Quite a good party.

Sunday 14th November

Office, meeting of Poor Relief Committees somewhat acrimonious, the Shias
as usual disagreed with all others & argued that they are the poorer
community and have less funds & more poor. After two hours we got a plan
fixed up for a new appeal & a which I hope will work more smoothly
than last year. Office, saw various people, Stokes & Mohd Saleh re race
course.

In the afternoon we went over to Mohq to see how arrangements getting on,
Mrs Kidd & two other riders were practising, her pony looked fast. Still
quite warm weather, still sleeping on roof but with two blankets.

Monday 15th November

Kit inspection

Fort. very late getting back as I had over 100 kits to go through.
Issued new sandals & socks which look very smart & some other clothes.