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a most interesting letter regarding & sea areas. Then saw Syd Mahmood & went over to lunch with the
Van Peussons, our three selves & the Bishop. Arranged flowers in the afternoon, had masses of orange in
the veranda room & mauves & purple in drawing room. A party of about 40 people to meet the Bishop,
quite a good show. The Duke of Devonshire came, he spending a night at the Agency. A plain rather
Edwardian looking person in a terribly shabby tropical suit, but quite pleasant. As soon as the guests
went we drove to Awali for a service & then dined with the T.Ts Altogether a very busy day both
socially & officially. Strong Shamaal, cold.

Friday 16th March

Late morning, the Bishop went to Awali for a service & got back at about ten & left at about 11. for
Barra. GP came in just before he left, seemed rather sour, he too departed by ship in the afternoon. HH
called on him - very sour. Drove in Muharraq after tea and in the evening dined with the Snows.

Saturday 17th March

N went on leave