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1935

Dames, a foul dinner followed by tiresome games. Mrs Creagh didn't enjoy it. People are putting up
decorations for the Eid, James much excited by it all.

Friday 18th [January]

Slept late in bed. The Hawkins came in the evening having been round to the south anchorage. Mrs Creagh
went out to the Shoreham in the afternoon. Dined last night with the Dames. Captain Creagh came ashore in
the evening rather late just before dinner. Our house seems very full with the Creaghs and all of us but they
are very nice. She is very quiet and most unassuming, she seems to spend all her life apologising for being
there. Went up to the Fort in the afternoon and ran off the heats of the various races. The family came too,
did some final arranging for the Sports, Loch & Worth were ill. Very nice to see the S.N.O. again, he is full