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when they run. They are quite good at some of the things. Dr Holmes came with me and helped with the
sports practice.

Sunday [27th January]

Court. Motored in afternoon and played Bridge at de Greniers.

Monday 29th Jan

Fort before breakfast, we did long jump & high jump. Court. Went up to the Fort again after lunch, they
have put up most wonderful decorations & all the Police had been working at it all day so I didn't do
much. Went out for a run in the car & after tea to the Russells. James enjoys these occasions very much,
he is very excited at the prospect of the Eid celebrations.

Tuesday 30th January 14th Shawaal

Holiday. Had a very busy morning, marked out the ground for the parade in front of the Palace & went to
the Fort, then took a drive around. The whole town is decorated and even the smallest houses have flags
flying. The Shoreham arrived. Went up to the Fort in the afternoon. M & nanny went to the palace on to