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Wednesday 22nd March

Fort.

Went along the Mene road to see the Wahf Garden, subject of a case. Very
pretty in the garden with loz trees covered with bright leaves. Official
calls, AOE called on HH at Palace & return call, the usual wearisome
afair & same remarks. Both AOE & his staff looked the worse for wear
having dined the night before at Stokers. Spent most of the rest of the
morning at the Agency discussing possibility of a US consul - the
Politicals are of course intensly agitated by the idea chiefly because it
might slightly lessen their importance. Stewards' meeting at Awali to
settle handicaps, I left it all to Stoker who had it worked out.
Cocktail party at RAF to which M went though meant to be spending a day
in bed. Queer weather, hot & cold.

Cable from Calleder saying cannot replace Steele.

Thursday 23rd March

Fort.

Rode the filly who seemed very fit & lively. Didnt go to the office.
Busy morning, long talk with Hutch & Madams re a payment for Tech School
involving H's clerk for 1000/-. A nasty business. Saw Sh A b I who said
he heard all the Syrian teachers were leaving, an American agricultarist
called Shaugh came to call, sensible seeming man. To Jidda after lunch &
very thankful to get away for a change. Coursed in the evening, put up
several hares but didnt catch any. Stormy evening, dead calm. Jett in
the garden growing very well.

Friday 24th March

At Jidda.

Showers of rain in the morning. Some locusts on the island & a good many
more on the way back. Lloyd Hamilton came over to lunch, Anderson held