Page 1812 - Belgrave Diaries(N)_Neat

1809

1944

Persian Bank Bushire, GP is trying to push the bank to open up here, I
cant think why but certainly for some personal motive, didnt much care
for him & the whole affair is rather dirty. Then the acting Airways
manager, & another rather nice fellow whi I had met then of Basra
discussed the BMP & other matters, he is taking a Cook's Guide round the
island & came to me for information which I gave him. Didnt get up till
2pm. Rode for an hour in afternoon ending up at Sangan where I had a
bathe, a pleasant arrangement. Cool daytime, sticky evening.

Thursday 6th July

Fort. Innumerable people came to see me, one endless stream,
Shillington, Sh Khalifah, A Karim etc etc then went over to see Hick who
is supposed to be going tomorrow or next day.
To Jidda after hearing the news, an ugly day, sandy & strong wind but not
hot. Started putting fish net on the windows to keep out flies - hope it
works. Bathed in the garden, very pleasant.

Friday 7th July

At Jidda

Spent some time watching the men spinning, they seem to have learned it
quite well. Pleasant lazy day only interrupted by a boatload of
Americans, BMP, who arrived wishing to land but I sent a chit saying not
allowed & they went off quite quietly. Late getting back, not home till
after 8.30, wind & tide contrary.

Saturday 8th July

Fort. Judging distance, the men seemed quite interested. Misty morning
& lots of sand about. HH came in, in rather a cross mood, discussed
butchers & their evil ways, they always have been difficult. Not bad