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Drove in afternoon & took H round to see fort, hospital & Howe's house. Marchant came in to dinner &
stayed rather long, got very sleepy.
Wednesday 12th April
No tennis owing to rain on the court. Bridge, Poland came, he is now Commodore of the Squadron & is
going to the royal wedding at Teheran.
Thursday 13th April
Shooting match between Police & Fowey, we won by 92 points, Bush was shooting, a bad day, very strong
wind but the same for each team. Dr McDowall ill.
Thornburg to dinner, much disturbed by messages about two boats lost, one with 2 boys in it, the other
grown men.
Friday 14th April
Cool windy day. Fort in morning, Phillips & others came to have their photos took on camels. Lunch with
Steeles, they had been on a motor treasure hunt - we cried off, then cinema, two films, one bad & one
good. Cool weather still.
The two wrecked boats were recovered & all in them safe. The young camel not very fit - won't feed
properly.
Monday 17th April
Played one round of golf.
