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A very full day, went to the Fort at about 8 o'clock, crowds of people already there. The natars and scouts
lined the four sides of the parade ground, the Shaikh's place in the centre of the south side. The sailors
came very early in lorries. Lots of cars as most people lookd on from the cars, though I did make an
enclosure - like a donkey pen. It went off very well but the Shaikh didn't at all like walking down the
lines in the sun, & he was very fussed at the men being out in the sun all the time. The show took half an
hour. The men did their drill extremely well & the Shaikh was very dignified. Then to the Bank where
people drank beer. Then to call at Agency as on King's Birthday. Slept in afternoon & then to a big party
at Agency, all sorts invited, Europeans and Americans, Indians, YK & all sorts of other oddments.
Soasese ladies dancing - I didn't dance as I thought someone ought to talk to the Indians etc. Took Fuher
down the bazaar to see decorations, not many as it was too early. Then came back & changed & went to
dinner on Bideford. A big party, dinner on deck. The young Officers talked awful bilge at dinner -
induced I fancy by the champagne. Got home about one o'clock - then heard part of the Jubilee show on
wireless. A very full day but went off very well. The lights at night were wonderfully good. The airways