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garden doing very well. Terry came in to call on his way out to dine. Owing to rough weather they have
been unable to do any work. Went down to the town cinema after dinner "Under Two Flags" quite a good
film, very spectacular.
Sunday 12th March
Dr McDowall came in & we went out to the Lipps' to Bridge.
Monday 13th March
Fort. A very heavy fog, an aeroplane that was trying to land here had to circle round for over an hour until
the fog cleared for a few minutes.
Went to see the Sunni Kadis, they aer very like three old sheep, discussed various matters, on every subject
their views were stupid & retrograde. Played golf, 18 holes, in afternoon. Dined at the Agency & played
Bridge. Dame came to call in the evening.
Tuesday 14th March
Fort. Rifle range. Had a ride on the mare, she went very easily & has a good mouth, felt very stiff
afterwards. Spent all the morning working on accounts & annual report. DG came in with some figures &
Davies to call for the kit which is servant "borrowed" to go & be photographed, the naturs caught him in
possession of it. Stuart Wortly came in to talk about aerodrome precautions in Muharraq. Warm day, quite
a summery feeling. Drove round about pm & to the hospital & then too a golf meeting and dinner with the
Agars. Sh Abdulla came in for a few minutes in the morning.
Wednesday 15th March
HH came in very fussed & upset about a letter he had received.