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1944

Some rain.

Spent most of the morning with Wakelin going round schools, saw the three in Manama,
started off for Suk al Khamis but found it was too late. The old primary school
seemed very dead, met the new Egyptian teachers, quite liked their looks. Drove to
Muharraq in the evening, race course very sticky.

Friday 1st December

Stormy day & rain on & off. Gardened in the morning, moved seedlings. The Snows
went to Jidda. Dined with the T.T.s, Bill had to go out so waited long for dinner.
Afterwards discussed christmas party.

Monday 4th December

Fort. In court all the morning. A late sitting, heard two big accident cases,
finished one & had to postpone the other for more evidence. One case easily dealt
with, the other difficult as the cars had been moved. Four men killed in 2 cases.

Dined with Smith, Hick & the Snows. Rather a tiresome party, H cast a blight.

Wednesday 6th December

Rain on & off. Kit inspection at Fort, cold, the men looked very blue standing in
the yard, they go a sort of damson shade. Office, saw various people. Had Leigh
from 9.30-1.30, but there was a good deal to discuss. He seems fairly sensible but,
like many people without any background, inclined to get fussed about titles &
precedent.
Painted scenery after lunch & moved some seedlings. Went round to Tandy's in
evening, the Snows there, his house looked quite nice & he has some good rugs. He
told us he was going to be married. Quite pleasant evening.