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M & the Bishop went to dine with Dick Snow, I went to the opening of the new club in Mhq, HH & the
uncles were there & a great concourse of people, there were several speeches & quite a good little play,
scenery was extremely well painted, I didnt catch any unsuitable remarks. The drunken poet recited a poem
& slayed slightly as he did so. Got back quite early. HH looked very disapproving during the show.

Saturday 8th November

Rode, got some flowers from the Fort garden, oleanders & henna. Shaikhs came as usual. HH discussed his
American visit with Sh A, who seemed cross, glad he is off on a hunting trip tomorrow, also discussed
cholera. Last night Jerusalem announced that we had it here. HH very angry about this. After A left HH
again discussed the American trip, he has now had an invitation to go to England - but wants it in writing!
He also discussed the uncles, not to their advantage, also spoke about releasing the Fakroo prisoner - I dont
think its a good plan at present. He stayed till after 12. Saw A.R Zagani again about pearls & finally chose
7, 3 pairs & a bigger one, as a gift from Princess Elizabeth. Various people came to see me. Slept after
lunch, the Bish went to tea with Mrs Leigh, took a short drive & then we had a meeting of the church council
& a dinner party of 12 people, Hannas, Browns, Hays, a post office person staying with the Hays & our
selves & the Bishop. Played bridge. The flowers, such as they were, drew much attention, mostly flowering
shrubs & leaves. They stayed very late & after that we had to arrange the veranda room for the service
tomorrow. A very full day.