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Went out earlyish with H to call on HH. He didn't look very well. Stayed some time. Told H

about the decorations, he didn't seem very interested. HH approved of Sh Ali bn Ahmed
being given one.

HH spoke about the succession and said fairly definitely that he would appoint Sulman, but
not publicly.

Ceremonial parade in afternoon, HH in very good form, he stood all the time during the
march past. The Police were good but soft sand rather hampered them.

Vallance came in to tea - rather unfortunately as the Mhq headmistress called to see me &
mostly to complain so she never got a chance.

Cocktail party given by Reade at the Rest House, quite well done. Dined with the Browns,

Bridge.

Thursday 8th February

Drove along to see the bridge, they hope it will be done for Sept, then to the Law Courts to
see if all alright for this afternnon.

HW wrote a very sour letter about the decorations - not at all pleased about it so I had to

cut Narayeen out - as he's a British subject. I had - rather stupidly, forgotten this point.

Durbar in afternoon, it went off well, everything worked smoothly & looked nice, speeches a
trifle long but after all it is only once a year. HH gave the orders, Mohd & Has Mahmood

looked intently pleased, Mahmood nearly weeping with pride & pleasure.