Diary 1908
Evelyn Wolfe Murray.
Dum - Dum
Memoranda.
Come to me in my dreams.
I Come to me in my dreams and say
Sweet words I never heard by day
and murmur tenderly and low
and take my hand and kiss my brow.
II. and I will whisper all night through
What I can only say to you
My thoughts I had my life I planned
That only you can understand
III. Rest with me love until the dawn
Then kiss me once and pass away
And I will waken dear to weep
You can but kiss me in my sleep.
- so interesting as on Tuesday. Dined 8:30 at
Far Far away in the land of dreams
I have seen your dear dear form
But oh! The sorrow when I wake
For you dear love have gone
Then I vainly strive to call you back
But your face I cannot see
And I wander on thro' dreamland
But you will not come to me
Secretary B. of Ag. & Fisheries 4 Whitehall
Place. S.W.
Books to be bought or remembered
"Little Rivers" Henry van dyke
Pub Chas Scribners Sons, New York
Another Point of View R Lydon
The inevitable Law
July of quarterly Unrest in India
Simla
4 small book cases
6 prs candlesticks
3 looking glasses
6 candelabras
3 writing paper racks
Things to be bought
Small bottle of whisky
Purple damask table cloth
Glass-cloth dusters
3 small size table cloths
Dessert knives & forks
Gilt things re-gilded & champagne bottle
1 doze fine face towels
1/2 doz. Pairs Small linen sheets
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January 1st 3 Outram St Calcutta. Had a very
jolly dance at Golightly and home at 1:30.
Went to Proclamation Parade - motored Mr
Fletcher there. A. looked very well as he
passed, ditto the Regiment.
2nd 3 Outram St Calcutta.
February 27. Dum-Dum. Motored in a.m. 48
Theatre Road and interviewed durzie. Getting
a regular trousseau for home. Find I am
absolutely destitute of garments. Went to High
Court to hear Murder Trial again - not nearly
Mess - as Mr Alston's guests - a very jolly
evening. Played Bridge after - A and I versus
Mr Alston and Captain Walker. - we lost
heavily!
28th. Motored in about 1 and went to High
Court, where spent a most interesting day.
Lunched in Judge Rampini's rooms with Mr R,
Mr Silk and Mrs McCalmont. Eardly Morton's
defence masterly. Mr Harington's summing up
surprised me it was so good. Collins for night
dinner party and dance at Sat Club "quelle
collection"! Enjoyed myself quite but felt the
want of a friend at these sort of sulerlamments
Saturday 29th 4 Hungerford St Calcutta.
Shopped am. lunched 4 H.S. and to races with
Collins. A. had to go out to Dum early and on
today with Willy Muir to his camp. A boring
day and lost money. Motored Elsie home and
then on to Elizabeth. Dined with Mr Rodo,
Colonel Cowan, Mrs Harry, Mr C also there.
On to party at Golightly very nicely done and
enjoyed it. Elizabeth had a great time! As
usual we were swept out with the crumbs.
March 1st 48 Theatre Rd Calcutta. Both E and I
very tired and slack after last night. Got up
about 12 and motored out to Dum. Found Mail
and l.p.j very dim. To tea with C Bakers and
then lay out on charbutia till dinner time and
after. Discussed the affairs of the nation as
regards our two selves in and out. Think E's
attack is quite as bad as mine. A glorious night
I am enjoying E being here.
2nd Dum Dum. Motored E round by Orderly
Room and Casserina Avenue to show her A's
cotton tree. Rather past its glory. In to lunch at
Theatre Road and on to Maclean's concert with
Mrs Harry, Mr C. Concert good enjoyed Vi
M's singing far the most. Dressed at
Elizabeth's and then motored to Barakpore to
dine with Viceroy. Il etait tres chic. I sat on his
left and he talked to me all the time after
dinner. A.I.g rather unpleasant.
3rd Dum Dum. At Home Ladies Golf Club p.m.
Quite amusing. A. didn't do well, missed
winning putting competition by one stroke. A.
had to leave before me as he had a night
attack. Mr Fletcher lent me his carriage to go
to Station and I came out by train.
4th Dum Dum. Mrs Clinton Baker came over
to look at things we have for Sale - am hoping
she will buy a good many. 12 Miss Prophet
and with her to Tollygunge where we spent a
long day chiefly discussing our neighbours.
Motored myself out to Dum very dark and
very foggy. Dined with Durants a gru party,
they are really an awful family. Left as early as
we could.
5th Dum Dum. Jack White and wife came to
lunch 4 p.m we motored them to train and Mr
Acklom and I went on to Barrackpore *2 to tea
with Captain and Mrs Graham. Mr Lilburn
there just back looking very well and strong.
Motor went vilely consequently not home till
8:30.
6th Dum Dum Motored to lunch with
Elizabeth. First went to see Col Peck. He
examined me and recommended an operation.
Am to go into a Nursing Home on Monday. To
a Bazaar at Kidderpore at 4 with A. and
Elizabeth where Macleans were selling, then
on to a garden-party at Fort by Mrs Sclater and
Mrs Martin. His Exellency there. Had a divine
talk with him. He is really getting quite
allume! Car had to go to Kilburn so out by
8:10 train.
Saturday 7th Dum Dum Clinton Bakers
motored us in to lunch with Sutherlands and
then on to races. Very hot there but enjoyed
myself and very sorry to leave early as CBs
wanted to come home and A. was dining at
Club. Had a nice talk with His Exellency who
remarked that I do not appear to be much at
Dum. Il est chic comme un coeur! Slept on
verandah _d-d hot A turned up late after I had
gone to bed.
Sunday 8th Dum Dum Spent a very busy
morning packing up things for 'Pioneer' sales.
They are not very prosperous just now. Major
Ross arrived from Dinapore and stays with us
till he goes home via Calcutta.. Dorothy
Douglas and Mr Brown motored out to tea
both very beamive. Took us and Major Ross in
later We dined with the Pecks a gru party both
bored to tears. Out by 11 train.
9th Dum Dum Occupied myself all morning
putting my 'house in order'. Motored in about 4
did shopping and then to Theatre Rd. Helped
Elizabeth to prepare for her dinner party of 24
and lent her some of our silver. To Nursing
Home about 7. Put straight to bed given an
enormous dose of castor oil and inspected by
Beck. No food and so to bed. Seems a very
nice Home and I have a nice room.
10th. 8/1/3 London Street. Calcutta. Several
unpleasant performances began from 6:30
onwards and continued till 9 when I was led to
the "theatre". After which I remember nothing
till 11:30 when I came to feeling somewhat
fragile. A. came in p.m. But I would'nt see
anyone else. Very sorry for myself all day.
11th 8/1/3 London Street Calcutta. Passed
wretched night could'nt sleep. Better today feel
quite different. Elizabeth came to see me and
A. Norman Mitchell Innes sent lovely roses.
Most comfortable home and I have a delightful
and merry nurse Gent by name.
12th 8/1/3 London Street Calcutta. Better night
though not good. Got holey net and
mosquitoes a great bother. A. spent most of the
day with me and had several visitors who
helped to pass the time. Everyone is awfully
kind and bring books, papers, flowers and c.
Miss Prophit, Mrs Cogswell, Mrs Sclater,
Gwen Trevor and Elizabeth (daily) are among
my visitors.
13th 8/1/3 London St Calcutta. Am getting a bit
fed up with bed but am comfortable
nevertheless and feel the rest is doing me
good. Is practically decided that I don’t go
home this summer but go to Simla for May
and Kashmir with A for June and July. I think
perhaps it would be better thus.
14th 8/1/3 London St Calcutta. A. came in am.
and went racing and won Rs 300/- come in
useful at such a juncture. I must organise some
more sales on my return to Dum. Getting very
hot wonder what the thermometer is at.
15th 8/1/3 London St Calcutta. A most boring
and depressing day. A. came late having had a
late night at Bengal Club and lost Rs 500/!
Lucky he won at races yesterday. It is
wonderful the amount of money we seem to
get through we must cry a halt somewhere! A..
golfed at Tollygunge pm and brought Norman
Mitchell Innes in later. Wonder whether I shall
go home or not this summer! Think not.
Everyone who comes in says how hot it has
got. Can't say I feel it.
16th 8/1/3 London St. Calcutta. A much better
day than yesterday. Mrs Ross Craik came a.m.
also Dorothy who brought flowers and
strawberries. Usual visits from Peck he looks
very seedy poor old chap. I can't imagine how
he can operate he looks so shaky. Gwen Trevor
came late she is getting gi-normous.
17th 8/1/3 London St. Calcutta. Feeling much
fitter. Up again on chair. Mrs Dudley Myen
paid long visit a.m. PM Mrs Cogswell, Gwen
Trevor, Elizabeth and Grace. Latter looking
very well. A came about 3 - 6. Weather getting
decidedly hotter. Enc? arrived at 4 p.m.
18th 8/1/3 London St Calcutta. Stayed in bed
all day. Visit from Dorothy Douglas a.m.
seems very beaming and pleased with her
Bruno who is well. A. came at 3 and stayed till
6. Sent Nurse Gent out in motor for an hour
she was delighted. Was to have gone to Mrs
Collins today but owing to Eve?. Decided to
stay on here till Monday and then straight to
Dum. Heard from J. written almost every day.
19th 8/1/3 London St. Calcutta. In bed all
morning Grace came and paid a long visit.
Looks very well quite mad. A. here all a.m.
Letter from Jim wonder what he'll say to my
not going home? Says he's coming to Calcutta
after Kadir, on business. Do hope he'll win. Up
p.m. Miss Prophit came and A. later at 9.
Snubbie turned up having come here from
Bengal Club where A. was dining. A. golfed at
Tollygunge pm with Mr Roe. Wrote a few
letters and intimated I was not coming home.
Feel sad at thought but know 'tis best.
20th 8/1 London St. Calcutta. Better but very
groggy. Got up. A. came to fetch me and took
me for a drive in Mr Fletcher's carriage.
Horses went vilely so felt very nervous and
did'nt enjoy myself at all. Hot all day but fairly
cool at night.
Saturday 21st 8/1 London St Calcutta. A. took
me for a drive p.m. in motor, which I enjoyed
ever so much more than the carriage of
pity.(yesterday?) Went up and down Red Road.
Saw several people I knew. Feel very weak
still and not able to do anything. Heard from
Jim he had bad luck in Kadir and got knocked
out almost at once.
Sunday 22nd 8/1 London St Calcutta. Hate
having to get up every day such a fag would
much rather remain in bed. A. golfed at
Tollygunge but came back early and took me
out for a turn in motor. We went to Tollygunge.
My nerves are not in a good state, but are
better. Saw the C. Bakers there with Mrs
Alston she is getting ginormous.
23rd 8/1 London St Calcutta. R night. Got up
leisurely. Packed a certain amount, and went to
say goodbye to the patients. A. fetched me
about 4:30 went to 48 Theatre Rd to tea with
Elizabeth and Grace and then motored out to
Dum. The C Bakers came to call to see how I
was. Then went to bed where I dined. A.1.
dinner very glad to be back again.
24th Dum Dum. Spent a very idle day am still
feeling a decided crock. Very hot but feels
much cooler out here than in Calcutta. Heard
from Jim he expects to arrive Friday or
Saturday. Seems much depressed over his bad
luck in Kadir am so sorry he did'nt do better.
A. took me for a drive in evening. To bed
before dinner feeling dead. This heat is very
trying.
25th Dum Dum. R.n. Went into Calcutta early,
rested at Theatre Road and to Col. Pecks at
11:30, for final examination. To my relief
vetted me quite sound. He leaves this evening
for home. Poor old man looks most awfully ill
as if he could not get better. A. turned up to
lunch and we returned to Dum in cool of
evening. It is abnormally hot which I find very
trying. Expect it will take me some time to
pick up again.
1 26th Dum Dum. Wrote Mail letters most of
day and A. went into Calcutta for final Bridge.
It is sad that he has not had such a profitable
year and our expenses seem to have increased
10 fold. Must endeavour to economise
somehow. My 'Home Passage Fund' has now
dwindled to a deficit and Kashmir will about
break us I guess. Had a visit from Mrs C Baker
she is certainly awfully kind. They have asked
us to stay with them for our packing up, which
will be a great convenience.
27th March. Dum Dum. Feeling much better
weather still disagreeably hot and relaxing.
Mrs Turner and her daughter came to tea and
were very enthusiastic about everything in the
house perhaps chiefly the lamp shades. A.
went into Calcutta. Car running beautifully it
will be quite a wrench to leave it.
Saturday 28th Dum Dum. Wire from Jim
saying he is delayed in Delhi on account of
illness hope he is not really bad. Went pm. to
say goodbye to soldiers' wives also to see Mrs
Kelt's baby which looks a fine infant. Some of
them from the Mess came to dinner.
Sunday 29th Dum Dum. Expected Jim and
waited for him. When got wire to say he was
ill and has gone to Bengal Club. Very
disappointed. Went out to Barrackpore and had
a glorious day. Very hot Grace also there. After
tea, she, Elizabeth and I went on to river in
small boat lovely. A and G played two rounds
of golf. Motored back to Dum after dinner, car
went beautifully, was very tired but enjoyed
my day.
30th Dum Dum. Went into Calcutta pm. to
enquire after Jim. A. went to Club and found
him out. Left note to ask him to come to
Elizabeth's after 6. I had a lot of shopping to
do. Met him en route there. Had a divine talk
with him and was very glad to see him again.
He looks very seedy and must have had an
awful journey from Muttra.
31st Dum Dum 7 PM. Jim came out just before
lunch delightful to have him back here again.
He looks seedy and pulled down. A. went in to
Calcutta we took him to station and then went
along the Bilhaspur Road. Ran out of petrol
and had an awful hunt for some and
consequently turned up very late at Elizabeth's
to dinner. Nice party but wished myself at
home. Jim better but still seedy. Weather
frightfully hot never remember it so bad all
last summer.
April 1st Dum Dum. 10am - 10pm. In bed to
breakfast. Jim went of to his office after but
returned to lunch. A grilling day a? they say. A.
went into Calcutta to bridge and dine and we
went for a turn down the Barrackpore Road.
Jim very exhausted and quite collapsed on our
return, but revived with brandy and quite
alright by dinner time. Had a nice evening and
he was quite all right. A. returned in small
hours of morning having won. Heard news
about dear Aunt Ida.
2nd Dum Dum. 8:30pm. Jim went into Calcutta
after breakfast. Wrote letters am. And about 4
went into Calcutta to shop. Started back with
Jim at 6 leaving A to play. Got as far as
Srulda? when car broke down and refused to
move. Jim tinkered at it for about an hour and
then we went to Station and waited for 8 train.
Home in cab. Very tired and went to bed early.
A thought we had either eloped or else broken
down.
3rd Dum Dum. 10AM. Another frightfully hot
day. Jim took a holiday and did not go to
Calcutta. All went in after lunch to Polo but
there was none. Jim and I to see Crums and
then Elizabeth. Out again before dinner. After
dinner sat out on charbuttia. A. and I had a row
but made it up again. Almost a 1st class one.
Felt very depressed at it being Jim's last day. I
wish he had'nt got to go tomorrow.
4th Dum Dum 10AM 10. Jim went off after
breakfast to Bombay by 2 trains. Started to
demolish the house after he left, began with
pictures which we tore down and pasted brown
paper over. We sent Jim in in car and to take
him to Howrah it turned up again about five.
We then went to pay farewell visits to wives
also to see the Kelt baby. Who looks a nice
little chap. Feeling very sad and depressed also
rather seedy.
5th Dum Dum Packed and arranged all
morning felt very sad and depressed. A. is
being so nice and sweet I must pull myself
together. After lunch motored in to Calcutta. A
went to Tollygunge. I rested for a bit at Theatre
Road and drove out with Elizabeth later. Saw
and said good-bye to a good many people. Our
last time at Tollygunge which makes me very
sad. Dressed at Theatre Road and dined with
the Crums. Home after.
6th This house is getting thoroughly
uncomfortable packed hard the whole day
practically. Wonder when we shall meet any of
our boxes again! Far if things are as one can
but surmise. I don't see much chance or
opportunity of setting up house at Lucknow
this winter. Feel very sad at the thought of
leaving this place.
7th Dum Dum. Another day of packing. A.
went into Calcutta pm. and arranged for man
to come out from Whiteways. Had an
interview with a woman just arrived here she
will buy all pots and palms etc and a few other
? but won't pay much I fear. A very stifling
day. Dined at ten as Mr Acklom's guests a very
jolly evening.
8th Dum Dum The packer from Whitaways
arrived early poor brute, he must have had a
desperate time in the awful heat. Felt very
down and exhausted altho' I am exerting
myself as little as possible. Dined at Mess had
the pipes. Played Bridge after. Enjoy these
"military" evenings very much.
9th Dum Dum Nearly finished this desperate
packing. Man from Whitaway completed his
work he certainly has toiled like a galley slave.
Quite sad at this being our last day in this
house altho' it is the acme of discomfort at this
minute. Dined again at Mess. They really have
been very kind and hospitable to us.
10th Dum Dum Packed all am and practically
finished up. Went over to C. Bakers to lunch
and stay with them till we go. Back again after
to no 30 and into Calcutta to Golightly to shop
and to see Elizabeth who goes to Darjeeling
to-morrow. Saw lots at Golightly Miss Prophit,
Ron Craiks, Fuzzy, Collins, Charlie Bayly all
seemed sorry we are off. Back about 8 Mr.
Alston and Mr Rorison to dinner.
11th 2 The Mall. Dum Dum Went over to No
30 to finally superintend the transfer of our
things which we have sold. House looks most
desolate and deserted. Spent most of the day
putting ribbons in new underclothes and
sorting all my packing. The C.Bakers certainly
are very kind altho' to my mind he is of the
boring and worthy type. This house ever so
much hotter than ours, one seems to feel it
particularly at night.
12th 2 The Mall Dum Dum Made a final
excursion over to our house to finally wind up
things. Started forth on a round of visits at tea
time por dire adieu. Sterndales, Durants,
Walkers (who also killed Whitways with same
stone) Mrs White and Mrs Turner. To others I
sent PPCs. After dinner started forth to
Howrah in motor and got there in plenty of
time in spite of 1 puncture. Found every thing
ready and in order at station. Really very sorry
to leave dear Dum.
13th Dinapore. Found Stocks cart at station to
meet us, in which we had a long and bumpy
drive to house. Mrs S up to receive us. Ages
before boxes turned up. Nice little house tho'
with no comforts and bad servants. Very hot
but one seems to feel it less than at Dum. Slept
pm and then went out to Club. To my mind a
grim spot and I am certain that if I lived here I
should never go near the place.
14th Dinapore Feel very limp and slack here
but am probably done up after packing and c.
no sign of Eve which is most suspicious. Went
to Mess after tea and saw Sergeant Underwood
and all his treasures. Also a brute of a dog. We
keep on blessing our stars who took us to Dum
and not here. To Club again about 6 females
always there of the true qui-hi type. 20
15th Dinapore The Stocks are more than kind
but I can't help feeling frightfully bored here.
My only consolations are letters from Jim
which are very regular and very welcome.
Usual siesta after lunch and then out to Polo. A
played Noel. Quite a nice ground. Saw Nora's
brother John who has just arrived with his
Regiment 7th Rajputs. To Club again can't say
how I detest the place as I'm afraid I'd hurt
Mrs S's feelings.
16th Dinapore A. played golf after tea with W.
Cameron. Mrs Stock and I went to see V.
Sergeant House and family. All say they think
A. looks really well.
17th Dinapore Met Mr Low for 1st time Mrs
Normald's brother, seems nice youth tho'
painfully shy. He and Mr Campbell came to
dinner. Think the latter is quite my favourite in
Regiment. Still grimly hot and feel very slack
and seedy.
Saturday 18th Dinapore. Mrs Stock took me to
call on some of her celebrities but found them
all out bar Herberts. (He is a brother of Helen's
Lionel) Then on to Polo which is the only
amusement here. A. seems to be quite holding
his own. I wonder whether he will go in for
many ponies in Lucknow. I hope not as I know
we're broke although we always seem to have
plenty money!
Sunday 19th Dinapore Did'nt go to church am.
as it was at some unearthly hour. Went to
evening service at which Snubbie disgraced
himself and came into church. Before church
went to tea with Herberts. They have quite one
of the nicest houses here on the river. Mr Inglis
dined, they played Bridge after, I did not
compete.
20th Dinapore Had'nt herd from Jim several
days but got 2 today. He has just got back from
Karachi. I am feeling very low as 25th
approaches. In some ways I think it would
have been better had I gone home but on the
whole better that I should not. And I ought to
have a cheap time at Simla. A perhaps can save
some money. Polo again and after Club. I
could scream from boredom of the latter. I
don't know how Mrs S can go there every
night.
21st Dinapore Have the greatest difficulty in
filling these pages. The usual sort of day wrote
am. slept pm. Mr Campbell to tea and I went
out boating with him after which I enjoyed.
The others played golf. The Rajputs dined at
Mess. Mrs S and I had a tete a tete. She is a
kind creature but my heavens how she talks!
Have never known anyone to beat her!
22nd Polo again in evening and Club again for
last time I do hope and pray. Why were such
hellish places ever invented surely they are
quite unnecessary. Think this place gets hotter
every day. I do pity A. so having to be here for
so long. We went and saw Sergeant Shaw?
who has had fever in Hospital. Hugh not well
went to bed pm. Doctors say its liver.
23rd Dinapore Wrote a whole crowd of letters
but my packet of unanswered ones is nearly as
big as ever. Hugh much better, tho' not himself
yet. He went down to meet Col S on his return
from Mussoorie about 6. I went for a walk
across the Maidan and watched footie? Then
towards Club and met A. and Mrs Stock. They
had played golf versus the Herberts and had
beaten them. Col S and Mr Cameron dined the
former looks very prosperous and old but very
affable.
24th Dinapore 30 Got up about 5 and started
off for station. Not sorry to see the last of this
place, but sorry to say goodbye to the Stocks,
who have been so kind. Carriage to ourselves,
very hot, 110 most of day. Snubbie felt it very
much. At Etawah when we got into dining-car
for dinner lost Snubs! A. got out at following
station and went back to look for him. Felt
quite confident he'd find him. Slept badly felt
nervous at train murderers!
Saturday 25th Craigdhu Simla got wire from A.
at Kalka to say no sign of Snubbie much
depressed in consequence. Saw Viceroy and
Staff there very sympathetic. Got up to Simla
about 4 and met by other wire from A. to say
dog was found. Great joy. Glorious air up here.
Rickshawed to house such a pretty one with
what must be glorious views but today cloudy.
Very tired so to bed before dinner and thankful
to get there. Two letters from Jim. Felt sad at
not being on Macedonia but think best as it is.
Sunday26th Craigdhu Simla. Stayed in bed till
12 then took short walk and met Miss Scott on
way back from church. PM went down to meet
A. and Snub overjoyed to see them. Poor A.
very tired after a desperate 24 hours at Etawah.
Thankful he went back as am sure Lobo would
never have found dog. A few people to tea one
Mrs Pearce knew Anne P? et soeur, a most
talkative old party. Very tired still, to bed early.
Delighted to have A. back again.
27th Craigdhu Simla A glorious view to-day of
hills and snow. Went out am. With A. I in
rickshaw to write names at Snowdon. Met
Nora Treherne and Mrs Birdwood, also saw
Mrs Sclater, who also chucked Macedonia, but
thinks of going next week. To shops and back
to lunch. PM went out again and dropped A. at
United Services Club to play bridge and I went
to Hotel Cecil to see if I could find Mrs
Cogswell but not at home. Do'nt intend to go
in for any calling at all, car je suis sur que cest
un infant.
28th Craigdhu Simla This place is much
prettier than I thought far finer than Chakrata.
To town am. with A. PM to see "Eddliston"
and Barnes Court with A. and General Scott.
We dropped A. at Club. Thought our host
would object but is very nice about it and does
not seem to mind. Sclaters and General Cowan
to dinner, the latter in great form. There seems
to be a good chance of General S. becoming
General at Lucknow. I hope he does.
29th Craigdhu Simla Felt rather seedy sat out
with A. in garden all am. PM down to
Annandale with A. and General Scott. A pretty
place but miles down and a fatiguing journey.
Saw Major Hambro' down there. Glad he is up
here and hope I shall see something of him.
One Colonel Thompson to dinner he used to
know Uncle Wolfe at St Andrews. Felt very
tired after dinner also rather seedy before. Got
our Mail beautiful letter from Hilda also dear
Aunt Ida's note.
30th Craigdhu Simla In bed all morning and
wrote some Mail letters. Rained pm and much
colder only went out for short walk before
dinner. M Hawkes came to call but I avoided
them. A letter from Victor Brooke to ask me to
enter for Affinity races with him. Accepted
with reluctance these things bore me. Felt very
seedy before dinner can't say I think I'm
altogether robust!
May 1st Craigdhu Simla. Another glorious day
am went shopping with A. and bought
puggries and c for Jhampanis. Chose pale blue
look rather nice. Met Major Hambro' on our
return had been to call. PM slept A. and
General Scott rode out to Mashotra Tunnel.
Lilian and I went to see Mrs Maconchy's
house and then for a bit round Jacko. Felt
rather seedy before dinner but better after. To
bed after. A's last day.
Saturday 2nd Craigdhu Simla A left about 10
hope to see him back on 1st. Miss him badly.
Started at 1pm for Annandale for Captain
Mackenzie's luncheon party which was great
fun. Sat on left of Viceroy, Lady Dane on his
other. Il etait chic come un coeur and I fancy I
was rather the cynosure of all! Races quite
amusing spoke most afternoon to Colonel
Brooke qui j'aime beaucoup, but of course his
heart is a la Carlton Hotel with room for quite
500. Sat talking to him till late and home at
7.30. Felt very lonely.
Sunday 3rd Craigdhu Simla to church am.
packed. Home 10 very frugal meal! Mr Harvey
(A's friend) came to call. PM slept and a lady
to tea. Then I went out for a turn in rickshaw.
Must try to get some exercise but its all so
hilly. A note from Mrs Mabon asking me to
dine, but refused. Met her yesterday and like
her. My jhampannies suits have been much
admired they look very nice. Wrote to A.
4th Craigdhu Simla Very cold and rainy
morning wrote letters and read am. Climbed
up a bit and went down to Polo with Lilian.
She had never been down there before and
knew 0 about it. Sat beside a lot of chattering
women, including Mrs Massey whose
daughter is engaged to Captain MacKenzie.
Saw Major Hambro for a minute. Has asked
me to play tennis but am quite sure I ought'nt
to. Rather more quieting news from the Front.
Home just before dinner. To bed early dog-
tired.
5th Craigdhu Simla Felt very sick and rather
seedy most of the day. Went out in rickshaw
am and called on some Elites most of them
somewhat grand and boring. Back to lunch of
a chicken drumstick. Maconchys came to tea
and I went for a walk with General Scott after.
To bed very early felt somewhat depressed and
lonely.
6th Craigdhu Simla In bed all am. and wrote
letters. Ditto pm. General Sclater turned up to
stay at tea time (Mrs Sclater having gone home
to day). I went walk with him after tea.
General Scott at Naldera all day golfing with
Colonel Thomson. No letter from A. very
aggra-noying. Heard from Mrs Stock. Hugh
and Mr Knight have gone up to Front to be
attached to Seaforths. She has gone to
Mussourie.
7th Craigdu Simla Felt very sick all day and
am. absolutely jumpy about myself. Wrote
many letters to Mail and had several callers
which is rather boring, as I am not feeling a bit
inclined to go out. Heard from A. Went a walk
with Generals Sclater and Scott after tea.
Think I walked too far and too fast as left side
quite painful. Must take care. Hilda writes to
say Dariel's young man has jilted her am so
sorry for the child.
8th Craigdhu Simla. Felt still very slack and
seedy and pain in left side. Stayed in bed till
tea time and felt better. To dinner with Jack
Cowan a nice party had Captain Jelf after who
m'a dit que Rowley in aimait beaucoup.
Among the guests a lady of a rope of sham
pearls and of questionable style Mrs Irvine by
name evidently JC's amour for the moment. I
think we left her there with him for the night!
Saturday 9th Craigdhu Simla Went out to pay
some calls am. Which I had put off for several
days. After lunch went down to Annandale
Gymkhana and enjoyed myself. Spent whole
time with Captain Ross and Colonel Victor the
latter most interesting about the Dane Mission
to Kabul and as much as told me there would
be an expedition. I pray the Highland Light
Infantry may not go. Saw Major Hambro for a
minute am. I rather wish he attended the
Gymkhana I never seem to see him.
Sunday 10th Craigdhu Simla wrote letters in
garden all am. Had delightful letters from Jim
and Elizabeth. Also from A. later. Cooler at
Dinapore. General Sclater spent am. in his
office, things are obviously brewing up here a
bit. Wonder whether an expedition will be sent
against the Amir or only the Mohmandi. Slept
heavily after lunch and after tea went as far as
Mashotra tunnel in rickshaw. Saw Major
Hambro returning from Naldera but not to
speak to. A. will probably not get back here
again, but only get leave from 15th June now.
Very provoking. Pored with rain all last night
and thunder.
11th Craigdhu Simla. Feeling better but still get
very depressed. Paid calls a.m. Very cold day
like winter feel it awfully. PM Thought of
going down to Polo but was none on account
rain last night. Met Mrs and Miss Mahon
riding, former asked me to stay but explained
it was not possible. Dined tete a tete with
General Sclater very enjoyable. A. seems quite
fit and well. He can't apparently get away till
15th very tiresome.
12th Craigdhu Simla. A beautiful cold day I
shivered. Meeting a.m. in drawing room
missionary quite interesting. PM Colonel
Maconchy and Miss Stuart came for tennis. I
played croquet for a short time with General
Scott. Mercifully an urgent letter came for him
so I was not tortured for long. Felt very sick all
evening but have not actually been so yet. I
also get so depressed here and the thoughts of
going out anywhere are most distasteful.
13th Craigdhu Simla An utterly nasty day did
not go out at all very cold snow and hail.
Wrote a good many letters for Mail. Dinner
party of 20 in evening, Hambro took me in, he
was charming, I like him so much, he is
interesting to talk to. Asked me if I would go
to Black Hat dance on 2nd. Wish I could see
more of him. Food not good but everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves. Felt very sick
before dinner. T. Mrs Pearse.
14th Craigdhu Simla 50 A much warmer day.
Went out calling and finished the Aristocrats.
Met Mrs Dudley who is staying with Mrs
Buck. PM wrote Mail letters and slept. 8.15
Dined at Viceregal Lodge enjoyed myself
immensely. Sat between Lord Francis and
Colonel Dunlop Smith and after Rowley came
and sat by me and was quite charming. Did'nt
leave till 11.45 Mrs Butler was the Dame
d'honneur and Mrs Mahonon left. Miss M and
Mrs Birdwood were the only other ladies.
15th Craigdhu Simla Glorious day best we've
had so far. Lazy as usual and only up a short
time before lunch. 4.PM Started for Mashotra
quite lovely out there. Had tea at Bendochy the
Club. Home at 7 to bed early. Still so slack
began Sanatogen again must endeavour to
continue.
16th Craigdhu Much hotter day did not get up
till luncheon time. Felt very dicky am. Better
pm. Set of to Annandale, arrived late as Snubs
went missing. Spoke to Captain Ross, The
Masseys, Mrs Dudley and dear Major Hambro.
Quite unusual and unexpected him being there.
Je crois qu'il est un peu epris and I certainly
am! To bed ealy as usual very tired. Snubbie
was absent all day and only turned up about
12.
Sunday 17th Craigdhu To church by myself
arrived very late as all clocks here so slow.
Met no-one I knew. Slept pm. And the felt so
seedy went to bed for a bit instead of
appearing. Had meant to go along the
Mashotra road but did'nt feel up to it.
18th Craigdhu My days are really uneventful
as any invitation I get I either back out of or
else refuse. Should have gone to tea wit Mrs
Cobb but slept heavily and forgot all about her.
Delightful evening at Squires Hall. Sat on left
of Rowley who was sweet but rather busy with
fairy on his right Mrs Spence by name. I
chaperoned Miss Massey a tiresome girl I
think. Don't care about Mrs Birdwood either.
Like Mrs Hankey immensely staying at S?.
Had long talk with Rowley after dinner. Home
at 1.30.
19th Craigdhu feel beastly ill again think I must
see a Doctor. The Maconches came pm to
tennis, like him but don't like her. She is very
'indiany' and grand (?). On her departure went
to Club to change some books. Met Mrs Jim
Turner looking very ill. Says I am too which
does not surprise me!
20th Craigdhu Loafed about all am. have
hardly energy to move. Went out pm to a
boring tennis party at Mrs Berringtons a lot of
Simla cats there. Dinner party here in the
evening a qru party. Sat next General Bayley
who is vulgar I think. Spoke to Miss Cobb
after dinner which I enjoyed.
21st Craigdhu Wretched night and giddy fits
woke up 6 was sick and continued so till 1. A
rag all day and in deepest blues. Impossible to
go to Mrs Cogswell. Stayed in bed all day and
felt better evening. Note from Hambro to say
he can't manage Monday and asking tomorrow
for Naldera. I said impossible. Snubbie very
seedy vet coming tomorrow. Wrote no Mail at
all.
22nd Craigdhu Decidedly better but most slack
and limp. Snubs carried off to Hospital by Vet
got a feverish catarrh. Up to lunch. PM Lilian
went off to funeral of a poor girl who died last
night at Elysium Hotel and who she came out
on ship with. Went to bed before dinner but
feeling better.
Saturday 23rd Craigdhu Feeling rather less of
a worm but still pretty fragile. Others all went
off to Mashotra at 12. I had my meal and wrote
letters in the tent and slept there pm. Went out
about 5.30 to enquire for Snubbie but no luck
as the babu man was out. Listened to a bit of
the 10th Hussars band on the plateau near the
Club, very unfashionable thing to do I feel!
Dined on sofa in small room. Major Heard
came am. said both my digestion and liver all
wrong gave me some muck to take.
Sunday 24th Craigdhu Simla 60 Altogether better
wrote and read English papers. No Mail from the
Ocean today! Very glad. Rested pm and to tea
with Mrs Carlyle a Sabbath day journey. General
Sclater walked part of the way beside my
rickshaw. Nice dinner party here in the evening
General Cowans, General Richards amongst
others. Hi Mr E.R is charming to talk to. Large
baskets of roses and cherries with note from
Major Hambro in the evening. Il devient allume.
25th Craigdhu Felt somewhat delicate am but
much better. Cannot yet quite understand my
internal economy altho' I don't think there
should be much doubt. Went to Grand at 4 and
on with Mrs Hankey to Polo. Sat afterwards
surrounded by glittering staff. Hambro would
not come up and speak for ages, which bored
me. Eventually did and said he had got leave
to go to Naldera on Wednesday.
26th Craigdhu Tennis party a frost as usual, two
rather attractive American women turned up
from Grand. Dined with the Barringtons
cursed all the way there but quite enjoyed
myself. A nice Colonel Bingly spoke to me
after dinner he belongs to the 7th Rajputs who
are at Dinapore.
27th Craigdhu Rather chippy early but much
better. Started at 12 for Naldera Major Hambro
meeting me in Lakkar Bazaar. Enjoyed my day
enormously. A lovely road and H was so kind.
We lunched on golf course, strolled about
there and then back to Honnington a house he
has at Mashobra but has not lived in it. Back at
7.45 very sorry a delightful day being oneself.
Burra Khana at night saw Mr Barnard after
many years. His wife seems charming. He has
grown rather fat and old looking.
28th Craigdhu Feeling quite better, yesterday
completed the cure. Went to Viceregal Lodge
and wrote all our names in book then lunched
with Mrs Cogswell. Dear vulgar old soul.
Jabbered to her till 5 when down to glacier
tennis court. Had meant to go to cricket, but
did'nt like to alone. Hambro and Captain
Basset once took me on the way home. Dined
tete a tete with General Sclater and entertained
him with an account of the adventures of our
youth. Feeling so well again.
29th Craigdhu On the whole much better.
Dined with General Cowan and to the theatre
after. Acting by amateurs chiefly Mrs Bingley
and Mrs Fergusson. J.S.C's box next royal one
so had plenty of conversation with Lord
Minto. General Sclater and I went and returned
together. A. arrives 14th hurrah! Went to Polo
before with Mrs Hankey saw Hambro for half
second only.
30th Craigdhu and Mashotra Called on the
Grahams at Metropole Hotel at 1 and then to
lunch with the Mahon's. Excellent meal. I do
appreciate good lunches here! Down to
Gymkhana at Annandale. Good fun. Spoke to
both King and Queen. Am quite cut out by Mrs
Spence with former but dare say I may
recover! Out to Mashotra getting there just in
time for dinner. Mrs Hankey rode out and
apparently with Viceroy and Colonel Brooke.
A bounder called Wynne at dinner at
Bendochy who argued rudely and dined in
jodhpores and smoked a pipe in the drawing
room!
31st Mashotra Glorious morning felt so fit.
Hambro came round to my rooms to say by all
means sit in the Honnington garden. Looked
very nice. Mail turned up. Nice letter from
Jim. Loafed all am. in Bendochy. PM went to
Honnington where we had sent our tea.
Walked home with General Scott and fell in
with Hambro who had been golfing at Naldera.
We walked together to Gables Hotel. H. more
allume than I have seen him yet. General Scott
asked him to dine, but unluckily he could'nt.
Mr Wynne again very unpleasant and again
with jodhpurs and pipe.
June 1st Craig Dhu Breakfasted 9 at Bendochy
and left shortly after in rickshaw for Simla.
General Scott and Sclater rode ahead. Found
nice birthday letter from A. also lovely basket
of flowers from Victor Brooke. I happened to
mention the other day it was my birthday.
Lunched with Jim Turner at Corstorphanes
(nasty Hotel I thought) and to tea with Mrs
Hastings. Very sick am. at the Gables while
dressing and again before dinner. Rather
relieved than otherwise! A gru burra khana of
20. A.q McLeod by name took me in. Was dog
tired and very bored.
2nd Craig Dhu Slacked it am. and wrote letters.
PM Garden party Viceregal Lodge very well
done and quite amusing. Walked about by
Lady Minto who I'm certain I don’t like much.
Saw no-one of great interest. Dined here and
then to Black Hearts Ball excellent. Enjoyed
myself very much. Hambro was very nice I
managed 9 with him including 3 at supper! I
think he really loves someone at home, but is
carrying on a quiet spangle here with Miss
Shuster. Not home till 3.
3rd Craig Dhu 70 General Scott had large
garden party here but like an angel said I
might shirk. Rested all am. and to lunch with
Mrs Buck. Mrs Dudley also there and a sad
bounder Major Goodenough. Down to polo sat
on opposite side in garden with Mrs Hankey
and Miss Sturges. Right away from sun and
dust. Saw a little of Hambro at end. Match was
Viceroy's Staff versus K.D.Q. to everyone's
grief the latter won. Home very late to bed as
soon after dinner as possible.
4th Craig Dhu Wrote Mail busily. 2 PM to
lunch with Quartermaster and Mrs Hawkes.
Good food and much appreciated. To polo at
Annandale, 1st Match Patiala versus 12th
former won. 2nd Match Commander in Chief's
Staff versus 17th Lancers former won midst
much excitement. Sat in lower stand and was
smothered in dust. Unluckily H chose to sit
opposite under my tree!! Tea with Mrs Mahon
under shamiana. Only had about three words
conversation with H. He has asked me to keep
a dance for him tomorrow night il n'est pas
allume du tout j'en suis sure.
5th Craig Dhu Had to get up early as they
spring cleaned my room. Wrote some letters
a.m. PM dozed joined Mrs Hankey Grand
Hotel 5 and on to Tennis Tournament Finals at
Government House. Spoke a little to Rowley.
Back to Dun? and dinner. State Ball enjoyed
myself enormously probably on account of H!
He was very late arriving but we danced and
suppered 6 running. H.E sent for me but I was
occupied. He spoke to me at end. Think H.
was rather more allume he practically danced
with no one else. I think with him I am Ek
lumber. Nice talk with General Sclater,
Colonel Headlam and Colonel Victor. Home at
2.30 stayed till very end.
6th Craig Dhu Telephone from Mrs DeLisle
asking me to lunch at Annandale, which I did.
Good fun. Birdwood, Maxwell, General
Sclater, General Cowan and Colonel Headlam
the party. First match Major Hambro's team
beaten by K.D.Qs. 2nd Chief's beaten by
Patiala. Went over to garden for 2nd match. H
came but barely spoke and did not see him
again. Very disappointing. On the whole a dull
day. Did not feel pleased with my appearance
for one thing.
7th Craig Dhu Stupid letter from Jim also nice
one from Elizabeth. Started 1.15 for Viceregal
Lodge with General Sclater. Mrs Hankey and
sister only party. Very nice. Shown over house
pm. And gossipped in Her E's room till tea-
time on Terrace and after they played tennis.
Viceroy and I looked on. He was in very
depressed spirits. Weather very nasty. Awful
thunderstorm and wind at night. Sir Herbert
Risley and General Hickman dined dull dogs,
especially latter.
8th Simla Very interesting morning went to
Legislative Council and heard the new
Explosives Act for suppression of present
Anarchy being passed. Viceroy made a very
good speech. Bad thunderstorm in night and
then during Council with torrents of rain. PM
went out to buy Captain Mackenzie a wedding
present met the Grahames and walked a bit
with them. Went to Cecil to enquire about
rooms at a future date. After dinner had to say
good bye to General Sclater felt very sad at his
going. He will be a great miss.
9th Simla General Sclater left for England.
Desperately sick am. and felt very sorry for
myself. Recovered in time to start at 1pm for
lunch at Annandale. Major Hambro and Mr
Jelf's party 58. I sat at H's table but not beside
him. Horse show quite fun, saw crowds of
people, H was judging a lot, had tea with him
at end. Back down and arrived late at Grand
for dinner. Parti carre Mrs H and Victor B, H
and I. H and I left at 10 for Lady Adamson's
dance, leaving the other two! We just said
good evening and then went out into garden
and sat there all night! Had supper at the very
end and left at 1.30. Don’t ever remember
enjoying a dance more!
10th Simla Very sick am. but recovered
sufficiently to lunch with Mrs Wilson (nee
McLeod of Edinburgh). Amusing woman
talked incessantly. To finals of Polo, sat on
wrong side with Mrs Hankey and sister. Hoped
H might be there, but no luck. Enormous tea
fight after given by Chiefs Staff saw very few I
knew. Only saw H for a second, and of course
much disappointed! But got very nice letter
from him at night on my return from dinner
party with Barnards. Quite the usual dull and
worthy affair. Very tired at night.
11th Simla Spent a quiet day feeling very
chippy. Dozed pm. And went out in the
garden. Very nearly late for dinner at Viceregal
Lodge. Enormous party Colonel Pinhey
(Colonel Dunlop Smith's successor) took me
in and Major Baird 92nd sat on other side. Had
nice talk with latter about Harry. After dinner
talked with Mrs Buck till men came in, when
had Victor Brooke, who was very nice. We
discussed Mrs Hankey and agreed she ought to
be careful what she says about other women.
Enjoyed myself very much and as always felt
better after dinner.
12th Simla Garden party at Craig Dhu pm not
so grim as most similar entertainments. Dinner
and dance at Squires Hall which was the
greatest fun and so well done. Thui Ess? there
had lovely long talk to her after dinner and she
was so nice. Sat next to Hambro at diner so
was well pleased. Danced a certain amount but
don't find it agrees with me much. Had to go
into supper with Major Baird as H. was
occupied. Felt I was boring him a little so did
not see much of him.
13th Simla 80 A very strenuous day and almost
dead at night. Black Heart luncheon at
Annandale at 1.30 360 guests. Everything very
well done. I was at H's table and beside him
For the rest all is well! Very good repast. H
was a steward so did not see much of him till
racing was over when he gave me tea and saw
him off. Think him quite delightful hope he
does not think me too much of a limpet! Had
tea with Her Excellency, he was very busy
with Mrs Spence, but is always nice when he
talks. Altogether a very enjoyable day.
14th Simla Feeling very slack and tired am did
not get up till lunchtime. General Scott tete a
tete as Lilian had gone out to Mashotra. A.
should have arrived at 3.30 did not come till
6.30. Looking very fit and well. Grahames and
Major Hambro dined arranged to talk to him
after dinner and enjoyed myself. Feeling quite
ill before dinner but much better after. Nice
mail am. nice one from Jim and Elizabeth and
charming letter from Annie T. very
disappointed we are not going home.
15th Simla distinctly better. General Scott's
birthday we gave him a large Thermos which
he much liked. A. and I went out shopping am.
PM to Polo sat with Mrs Hankey, Mrs Maddox
and c and afterwards all the glittering Staff
came and spoke and H. He lent A. a pony to
ride uphill on. Arrived home late, usual dinner
party, everyone left very early to go to a dance
at Town hall including Lilian. We were'nt
asked, quite glad as I as very tired. A. seems
wonderfully fit and none the worse for the hot
weather at Dinapore.
16th Simla Very hot and beastly day, think this
climate quite the most relaxing and detestable
I have ever been in. slacked am. PM to Races
which were neither good nor amusing.
Afternoon rather a frost. Up to Maxwell's
house 'Pentland' where we changed and dined.
Colonel and Mrs Peyton and Major Hambro
the other guests. Pretty little house in a most
precipitous position. Like the Maxwell's very
much, they have a delightful small boy of a
few months old.
17th Simla A. left house very early to play
Colonel Thompson at Naldera (and beat him.)
Very hot and hazy day. I left at 5, met Major
Hambro in Lakkar Bazaar and went out to
Bendochy. Met Mrs Mc Kinnon en route, who
knew where we were going and probably
thought it was a deux! Went a stroll in the
Retreat woods en route, lovely and arrived in
time for dinner. Dined out of doors. Think
Major H one of the kindest and most delightful
men I know and is certainly a champion
bandobast maker!
18th Mashoda Set forth after breakfast, I in
rickshaw, other 2 on H's ponies to Naldera.
Took an hour getting there. A and H played 18
hole both a and pm. H quite off his game and
A won easily. Excellent lunch at side of
temple. I strolled out and watched them. PM
heavy thunderstorm came on so we took
refuge in tent and made tea. Cleared up after
and we had a lovely ride and rickshaw home.
Said goodbye to H as he leaves early am
before we do. I always feel a different being
out at Mashotra to Simla.
19th Simla Came back about 11.30 everything
beautifully fresh and green after rain. In the
evening we and Lilian went to dance at
Butler's, saw a little of H. good dance stayed
till end.
20th Simla shopped am PM to Gymkhana
which was'nt much fun. Major H gave us tea
and lent A a pony to come up the hill again
with. Dog tired, to bed early not feeling very
fit.
21st Simla Spent am sorting my garments for
Kashmir. A. left early for Naldera to play in a
golf competition but which he did no good in.
Got charming letter from Major H wishing bon
voyage. Also packed pm and Mrs Hankey to
tea to bid adieu. She stayed till 7. Two musty
old Generals to dinner Brunker and Dawkins
by name. Feeling delicate all day as per usual
shall be thankful to get out of this place as I
know it does'nt suit me. Can never be grateful
enough to General Scott for all his kindness.
To bed early. Had a very nice letter from Jim,
who seems to be having an A.1 time at home. I
hope he won't allow Lady L to worry him or
allow herself to fall in love with him again.
Also heard from Elizabeth who seems very
well hope her meeting with L.G will have no
disastrous results.
22nd Left Simla by the 11 train, very sorry to
say good bye to General Scott. Very
unpleasant journey, to Kalka, train beastly and
felt very sick. Hot at Kalka and in train to
Umballa about 100 degrees. Had dinner there
very nearly in a state of collapse so kind A.
gave me champagne and I felt better. Cool and
comfortable night much to our surprise as we
both expected to be grilled alive.
23rd Arrived Lahore about 6 where we spent
the day to avoid hot day in train. Straight to
Braganza's Hotel (filthy pot-house) had chota
hazri and to bed. A got up for lunch but I
remained there till 5. Very hot day but quite
bearable under a punkah. Went out driving
then in a magnificent barouche round
cantonments which look delightful, past
Government House where Lady Dane must
feel like being at Buckingham Palace and tried
to find Shalimar Gardens. Had to turn back
before we got there as too far. Dined at
Station, an indifferent meal and left for
Rawalpindi about 10pm. Rather hotter night
than last but quite bearable.
24th 90 Arrived 'Pindi about 8 breakfasted at
station, found Victoria and tonga waiting
(packed al our things onto latter) and started
forth along hot and dusty road to Murree.
Lunched at Tret Dak Bungalow 25 and a half
miles from start. Grand views of plains and
hills which improved with the ascent. Arrived
Sunnybank on outskirts of Murree at about 6
and stopped for night. After tea hired pony and
dandy and went up to have a look at Murree. A
very pretty place but to my mind impressed me
as being quite as detestable as every other hill
station. Met some desperate looking G's and
female ladies. Dined in our rooms and thereby
avoided a couple of unpleasant looking stable
companions. 37 miles.
25th Left Sunnybank about 6.30 and passed
through some lovely woods on the descent to
Kohala a distance of 27 and a half miles. First
part of drive beautifully shaded, latter
somewhat hot. Kohala stands on banks of the
Jhelum on Indian side. Breakfasted here and
then crossed bridge into Kashmir territory.
Very fine scenery, river splendid, scenery
seems to improve and grow grander every
mile. Went on to Dulai 12 miles where we
lunched and then rested pm. A charming little
dak bungalow right over the Jhelum. Down to
it later and made Snubbie swim, which he
enjoyed. On in the cool of the evening to
Domel 9 miles arrived 8PM. I went straight to
bed, where I dined, dog tired. 37 + 48 and a
half miles = 85 and a half.
26th Started from Domel which is a charming
little bungalow about 6. I was feeling
frightfully tired and sick. Not quite such an
interesting bit of road but nevertheless very
beautiful. I have never in my life seen
anything to touch the scenery we have passed
through. Arrived Ghari about 9 and decided to
remain for the day, as I was so tired and was
thankful for respite as was feeling dead. To
bed till evening then out and down to river. A.
and Lobo tried to fish but with no result.
Interested watching people crossing river
which here as elsewhere is a mighty torrent by
Jhula bridge which are nothing but steel ropes
and they are pulled across in buckets. Mr
Ritson of 5th Fusiliers turned up. 85 and a half
miles + 13 = 98
Saturday 27th Left Ghari about 5 and had a
gloriously cool drive as far as Chakoti (21 and
half miles) and even on to Uri, it was never too
hot. Scenery magnificent in some parts almost
too much so as the road was very dangerous.
Saw place where Englishman was killed by
falling rock in April. Felt very nervous in
parts, suppose it is feeling such a crock.
Arrived Uri about 10 charming little dak
bungalow. Someone had wired about us all
along the route, so we found every khansama
most attentive. Eat A1 breakfast, then to bed
about 11 and slept till 4.30. Felt much
refreshed. Went a stroll with A. after dinner too
high above the river to get down to it. 98 and
34 = 133 miles.
Sunday 28th Beautifully cool morning. Left Uri
about 7. Consider today's scenery finest of all.
Some dangerous cuttings also magnificent
river and forest scenery before Rampur where
we lunched. Dirty looking bungalow. About 4
miles below Barramullah the scenery entirely
changed from wild to tame plus a background
of magnificent snow capped mountains, one
enters the Vale proper. The most lovely views
possible. Went to Dak Bungalow at
Barrramullah, were met by Mr Kannardi's
boatman, Ikballah, who conducted us to
"Pamela" lying a short distance upstream. A
dream and seemed almost like fairyland.
Ikballah had made every arrangement, and we
found everything ready for us including a 1st
class repast. Weather not a bit too hot. After
lunch were towed for about 4 hours upstream,
anchored at 6pm 4 and a half miles up. Arthur
went out shooting doves. 133 +29 = 162 miles.
29th Started about 5AM being towed up river
and arrived Sopor about 1PM. Fairly warm,
lovely scenery all the way. Saw Nanga Parbat
(26,300 foot) 2nd highest mountain in the
world. A went out fishing and caught a chiroo
about 2lbs. I also went out in a boat but did not
fish. Feeling ever so much better, am much
pleased with myself. Very hot pm, storm came
on in evening, dust and wind which greatly
cooled atmosphere.
30th Sopor Kashmir. Very cool morning
thermometer never above 70 degrees all day.
Rather wet A went out fishing am and caught 2
other chiroos. I wrote a lot of Mail letters,
feeling fit and almost energetic. PM a lot more
rain, wrote letters and read. Evening went out
fishing with A, cleared up and lovely. Heard
that Jack has gone home so no chance of
seeing him up here. Wire from Lady G.H
asking for news of us and saying she's
detained in Srinagar. Have wired back whether
we should postpone going to Gulmarg
tomorrow as we had settled to do.
July 1st Kashmir Left Sopor about 10AM
having had wire from Lady G.H asking us to
postpone arrival till Monday. Which
arrangement really suits us best. Glorious day,
sun shinning, brightly and not a bit too hot. Sat
on roof all am. drinking in the view. PM felt
very seedy, bad head and feverish. Passed
through narrow and very swift canal, great
difficulty in getting boat through. A. and I got
out and walked for a bit along a delightful
meadow full of buttercups, clover and c.
2nd Kashmir Woke up to find ourselves
stationary under a beautiful grove of chenar
trees, just below Sumbal. Glorious views of
snows all day. A tried for mahseer am. I went
into the shady grove and read and wrote. At 2
started in doonga, a delightful expedition to
the Manasbal Lake. I think the most beautiful
place I've ever seen. Glorious afternoon, light
lovely and with magnificent sights of snows.
Landed at end of lake and went into lovely
fruit garden belonging to Lat Fakir and bought
fruit. Had picnic under magnificent chenar.
Fished with mulberries on our return and one
of the boatmen speared fish.
3rd Kashmir 100 Started at 5 for Shadipur
arrived about 9.30. Another charming spot
under chenars. Lay under them all day, quite
cool with a refreshing breeze. A fished both
am and pm for mahseer but had no luck. After
tea I went to join him up Sind River, very fast
stream. Made Snubbie run along bank. I fished
with mulberries, but no luck. Then A. knocked
golf balls about in a lovely meadow. Rather
hotter at night, sat out of doors after dinner. No
sign of our English Mail yet, we send daily, in
vain, for it to Srinagar.
Saturday 4th Kashmir Left Shadipore about 5
and continued up river. Got to outskirts of
Srinagar at 1. Most interesting entry through
the city. Very difficult to get our big boat
through the bridges, current so strong. Heard
from Lady JH that she is laid up at S. with
quinsy. On arrival got in small boat and went
to Residency to enquire. Saw Miss Maguiac
and sat in garden, quite glorious. Lady J.H's
move to Gulmarg uncertain, ditto our plans I
take it. Got our English Mail, very nice letters.
Very hot evening, this place is lovely but
rather stuffy.
Sunday 5th Kashmir A hot day, it is
undoubtedly warmer here in Srinagar than
lower down. Stayed in all am and wrote letters.
Had meant to go down to city to see
merchant's shops but felt too slack. Heard
Lady JH was better and that Sir F had come.
After tea went with him and Miss Maguiac in
their boat to Dal Lake and on to Nishat Bagh
an old palace and Garden of Moghul
Emperors. Both Lake and garden quite lovely.
Did not get back till 9pm, we were late in
starting, we were to meet at 4.45 but they were
nearly an hour late. Sir F told us that George
Sath? has been knighted.
6th Kashmir Very hot day, wrote letters am. PM
went out shopping and before that A had a
round of golf by himself. Went up to see how
Lady Joungh was, heard she was better but
saw no-one. On our return tremendous dust
storm came on, most terrifying, but it took
down the temperature splendidly. Very tired, to
bed early. Have started drinking "Coca Wine".
I feel badly in need of a picking up tonic as I
still feel so very limp and slack.
7th Kashmir Sat out on bank and finished Mail
letters am. A went to Residency and saw Sir F
who seems the least vague and mazy in that
household. Started at 12, a picnic to Dal Lake,
delightful day, not too hot. Lovely there. Back
again by 5.30 got out at Golf Course and A
played with a local grabbis. Beat him. Walked
with them about 4 holes and then home.
Feeling very tired, rested before dinner. Arrival
of local Babu with all paraphanalia for our
Liddas Valley expedition. Dust storm
yesterday had made it much cooler. Heard Mr
Ritzen 15th I had arrived 29th and was recalled
2nd!
8th Kashmir Left Srinagar about 6 on our way
to Lidas Valley. Lot of rain in night
consequently much cooler. Thermometer in
dining room only 70 degrees AM. Very
pleasant and pretty day. Left man behind at
Srinagar to bring letters and brought English
Mail, great joy. Felt pretty ill all day, my inside
does not seem to be right and I can not cure it.
Rather warmer pm. Tied up for night at
Pompom odious place, disturbed by barking
pi-dogs and chanting natives. Wretched night.
Thermometer 84 degrees most of day.
9th Kashmir Hot day. Left Pompom about 5.
Nothing much to write about. A. shot dove all
pm and made some good shots. Lovely breeze
got up at night, sat out before and after dinner
and quite cool. No further disturbances by man
or beast. Spent most of the day writing Mail
letters.
10th Kashmir felt much fitter. Hot day in sun.
Scenery not so fine as down below. Got
English mail from Dinapore. Arrived By
Behara about 7 above a very pretty bridge.
Tied up beside a delightful old pleasure garden
with ruins of a temple. Some of the finest
chenar trees I have seen yet. Strolled about
garden until dinner time and ate apricots off
trees, good. Quite cool with heavenly breeze.
Dined out of doors in bows by moonlight,
heavenly, no lamp and c required.
Saturday 11th Kashmir Left By Behara about
8.30 AM. with a formidable array of transport
ponies and attendants of all sorts en route for
Liddar Valley. A. on a curiously small pony me
in a dandy. Screamed loudly at the start as
made certain I was going to be upset. Went 10
miles and then halted at charming camping
ground called Kotsoo on banks of Liddar and
near where A. is to shoot bear tomorrow. Very
pretty road, for the most part shady. Lots of
water like burns at home and little springs
coming down from hillside. View not great,
rather cloudy. Chiefly chenars and willows and
passed many orchards with apricots raining
down. A. went out in evening to look for bear,
came on one's hole but saw nothing.
Sunday 12th Kashmir Kotsoo Camp Liddar
Valley Beautifully cool night slept like a log.
Thermometer only 68 degrees at 8am. A. left
then for his bear shoot. I spent most of day
under the chenar tree writing and sleeping. A.
turned up 4 PM having had a tiring and
unsuccessful day, saw no bears. Said views
from top lovely. Went for a stroll after tea.
Very tired after dinner and to bed. All the same
feeling ever so much better than and a
different being to Simla.
13th Kashmir Dushat Camp Liddar 110 Chota
Hazri at 7 and started forth for a 7 mile march.
Stopped short of Camp 1 and a half miles,
where breakfast had been prepared for us
under walnut grove. Rather hot marching.
After breakfast went on to Camp, another
lovely spot. Scenery becoming finer, hills
getting magnificent and very sheer. A. went
out at 4 after bear, one was seen a long way
off. Much cooler in evening and a little rain at
night. Very jolly camp surrounded by wild
indigo, very like heather.
14th Kashmir Woke up feeling very seedy,
giddy fits and quite faint. Better after Chota
Hazri A. and 50 coolies (which I
photographed) started about 7.30 for shoot and
I went on to Phalgam escorted by Ickballa.
Was dropped by dandy coolies en route and
was furious. Beautiful scenery all the way,
crossed Lidder at Ganeshbal and up steep
defile to Phalgam. Delightful camp in fir
woods. A. arrived 4 PM not having shot bear,
but having seen one for a flash 100 yards off.
He took Sir F Younghusband's letter to
Colonel Ward and there met Captain Allan late
71st aet 70 and one Phelps who had been at
Harrow with him. A. brought Captain A. back
and to dinner. Delightful old man and knows
Kasmir thoroughly.
15th Kashmir Phalgam Very gay day, out to
breakfast with Captain Allan, whose camp is
above ours, very good meal. Showed us photos
of Kashmir. Invite to lunch at Ward's at 2.15,
went, nice old couple. Got delicious
blackcurrant tart and being very fit, able to
enjoy it. At lunch a Mrs French, who with
husband had wonderful escape, slipped down
snow-slide into torrent. After tea went stroll
with A. To dinner with Captain Allen, Mr and
Mrs Phelps and Miss Brocklenby to meet us.
Mrs P nee Pilkington a cousin of Moppy's.
Looks seedy but very nice. Miss B sang (?) the
Phelps gave us much useful information re our
trip tomorrow. Lobo ill, leaving him behind
tomorrow.
16th Kashmir Lovely am feeling very fit. Heard
from Norman M-J he is to marry Nurse
Campbell, excellent arrangement. Started 7.45
up East Lidder Valley. Walked about a mile at
first, rest time in dandy. Very good coolies.
Wonderful scenery all the way precipitous
mountains with fir, beech and c on either side
and rushing torrent, water absolutely white
with foam. Phlgam 7,300 feet. Breakfast 11 at
lovely spot half way to Tannin where halted
for night (9,000 feet). Great difference in
temperature. Lovely camping ground formed
on promintory by juncture of two torrents.
Enormous hills all around. Arrived about 2
slept on water's edge for about an hour when
got rather chilly. Thermometer 57 degrees at
night.
17th Kashmir Lovely am. started 7.30 stiff
climb of 1,000 feet, crossed river by perpetual
snow bridge, 100 yards long. Breakfasted in
old birch wood. Climbed up to Samaser Lake
912,500 feet). Beautiful scenery and
wonderful wild flowers:- buttercups, iris, blue
poppy, columbine, wild calsolaria, thyme and
many others. Glacier at head of lake, walked
across snow to get to lake. Mist came on, very
cold, walked back down steep hill and felt
rather weak on my pins! A. and I carried
across river in dandy, rather alarming. Got to
camp about 2.30pm. on grass plateau above
river with many wild geraniums. Heard a snow
leopard had killed 2 horses 2 days ago, so got
goat tied up and a waited for it, but no luck.
Very cold at night thermometer 47 degrees and
we were glad to get to bed. Name of camp
Zojpal (11,300 feet).
Saturday 18th Kashmir Left camp 7.30am.
another beautiful day, climbed up 5 or 600 feet
then to Shishram Naj Lake very fine views
from far (East) end. Lake about 1 and a half
miles in circumference, very deep and still.
Surrounded by very high glaciers and snow
peaks up to 17,000 feet. Masses of wild
flowers same as yesterday and others. Back to
Zojpal for breakfast. Having sent tents and c
back to Tannin. Left Zojpal at 1.30 pm, lovely
path along hillside with river far below, slept
for a bit at top of steep hill over Tannin, got to
Tannin at 4.30pm and enjoyed our tea. Some
rain afterwards.
Sunday 19th Kashmir Left Tannin about 8 and
had fairly hot march to Phalgam. Beautiful
scenery all the way and were lucky in having
A 1 views. Got in to camp just before heavy
rain-storm came on. Lunched with Captain
Allen and got our English Mail. Only letters
from Gr? and Jim. Latter says taken his
passage for October 22nd. No word of A's
leave. Hope he gets till September. Rested
pm., raining pretty well all the time. Dined
also with Captain Allen, who has been more
than kind and hospitable to us. Colonel and
Mrs Fairbrother and Mrs French also to dinner.
Quite chilly in evening.
20th Kashmir Cool morning after the rain.
Breakfasted 7.30 and left Phalgam on
downward track. Captain Allen came about 2
miles of the way with us. Nice road and quite
cool. Halted several times. Got to Eishmakam
14 miles 1.30 where halted for night. Lunched
in garden belonging to the Maharaja and then
adjourned to tents which had arrived in
meantime. Slight thunderstorm which further
cooled the air. Very pretty road all the way
down, lovely flowers also fruit. Not very
pleasing camp, too many natives, dogs and
"lumbadars" about. Quite cool and pleasant.
21st Kashmir Left Eishmakam about 8 and
went to Kambal where houseboat was waiting
for us. Rather hot trek. Passed Bawan where
are some beautiful chenar trees. Stopped for a
bit beside a stream and had a drink Lunched
on board and started about. Very hot to begin
with but had thunderstorm at Bij Behara which
cooled the air. Had to go and lie down as I felt
very seedy. Tired, I expect. Got papers at
Islamabad but no letters.
22nd Kashmir Cool and uneventful day on
House Boat. Rain and thunderstorm pm which
delayed us as owing to the wind we could not
go under Pompom bridge till it went down.
Got English Mail pm. No news in particular.
Expected to get into Srinagar after dinner, but
had to tie up again on account of the wind.
Heard Mrs C.Baker has a son, did'nt give them
credit for that much cleverness! In a very bad
temper at night, intensely disagreeable.
23rd 120 Kashmir Got into Srinagar about 6,
servants departed for Gulmarg in ekkan with
luggage about 7 then spent morning
interviewing and paying tradesmen. Much
surprised our camping expedition was so
moderate. Left at 11 in magnificent barrouche
for Gulmarg, uninteresting drive through
country as flat as Holland and road lined with
poplars. At Tung Marg, foot of hill, two ponies
met us sent by Y(ounghusband?)s and rode up
steep incline for about 4 miles. View from top
glorious. Residency delightful wooden
Bungalow, we slept in 1st Assistant's house
about two yds? off. Lady Y still looks much
pulled down, but is delightful and amusing.
Miss Maguire and Mrs Bruce also here.
24th Kashmir Gulmarg A lovely morning,
glorious views. Meals at very odd hours, chota
hazri anytime in room, luncheon 11.30! tea
4.15 and c. A. has been given a dispensation
and has a 1.30 meal with the little girl. A. went
down to play golf, which he did badly. I went
down pm and walked around a bit. Such a
lovely meadow, bits of it remind me somehow
of Muirfield. Back to tea at which I eat
enormously. Lady Y never comes to dinner.
We (Sir F, Miss M., A and I) played Bridge
after, play of the quietest.
25th Kashmir Gulmarg Spent most of the day
gossiping with Lady Y, she is most amusing
and very clever I imagine. Conversation
invariably seems to turn on Stanhopes and on
Harry in particular. A golfed twice and played
better. After tea Sir F took me a walk round
Circular Road, practically flat, about 3 miles,
did not feel so tired as I expected. Had a
radiant letter from Hetta, full of her Harry
Beaumont, she seems very happy. I'm so glad
she has found a D. at last.
26th Kashmir Gulmarg A real wet day, hardly
stopped at all. Had lunch 12.30 Colonel and
Mrs Eastwood came. They have been here for
a couple of months and leave tomorrow. His
time is about up and they go home via round
the world. PM played with the small Eileen
and after tea A. went down to Club to play
Bridge and lost, finances in a most dicky
condition and if A. does'nt get another month's
leave, don't know where we shall be. Wrote
Mail letters after tea.
27th Kashmir Gulmarg A most lovely day after
the rain. A. golfed twice pm. A foursome
which I followed for a bit. Wrote lots of
letters for Mail. Lady Y had a tea party of
frumps in which I did not take much part.
Before dinner had a long talk to maid, who
imparted much family news and gossip.
Played Bridge after dinner, Sir F seems rather
keen but is a record bad player. Feeling very
much stronger and fitter, this place seems to
agree with me. Je de viens tres large!
28th Kashmir Gulmarg Lovely day. Did
nothing particular. A. played his usual two
matches and won both. He has not been very
fortunate at Bridge so far. Sat out talking to
Lady J most of pm. She is so amusing. A.
heard from Geordie, chances of an extra
month's leave seem practically NIL. D_N.
29th Kashmir Gulmarg Poured a.m. Major
Skeffington Smythe a cousin of Lady J's
arrived from Cairo. Seems very nice. After tea
went a walk with Sir F and Major SS across
Marg to Shorter the photographers and
invested in some lovely views of here and
Liddar. Temperature perfect about 68 degrees
in shade. Feel this place bracing and that it
suits me. Called a.m. on Mrs Hamilton, sister
of Mrs Birdwood. Supposed to be a beauty:
is'nt.
30th Kashmir Gulmarg Got our Mail a.m.
letters from Elizabeth and Jim. Am a little
fussed about the former for evidently LG is as
attractive as ever. Which is bad. Showery all
day. After tea went for a walk with Mrs Bruce
and Miss Younghusband and to call on Miss
Dunlop Smith (aine's ) at Nedon's Hotel who
has been ill. Found her better. Met A. on return
journey who had been golfing and bridging
(and won at both) and rode his pony home. J'ai
une idie que la dame devient un peuennuyer de
nous!
31st Kashmir Gulmarg A glorious day. Lady Y
somewhat on the warpath am. so stood clear.
A. golfed with a boy Sandeman early and got
beat. Back in time for lunch. Talked to Lady Y
after who I think one of the cleverest and most
entertaining people I've ever met. Wrote letters
pm. After dinner a Variety Entertainment at
Nedon's Hotel which was quite good but far
too long. 3 encores seemed de rigueur. Home
about 12.30. Vowed never to go out at night
again in a dandy. Horrible. Saw Nanga Parbat
today beautifully.
August 1st Kashmir Gulmarg Wrote some
letters am. and pm. A. golfed. After tea down
to Gymkhana, which tho' much better than any
Simla ones, a pretty feeble entertainment.
Came on to pour but got home dry. They
played Bridge after dinner, I was very tired so
did'nt. Felt rather seedy on the whole.
Sunday 2nd Kashmir Gulmarg 130 Had faint
and vague intention of going to church but a
heavy downpour at the critical moment
decided me for home. Wet day, cleared up after
tea. A. and I walked to Club where he Bridged
(with success) and I read papers. A wonderful
collection of creatures, feel thankful I know
now the walk to and from Club rather too
much for me and I felt dead and nearly fainted
after dinner. So to bed suddenly. Major
Migram of the Kashmir Game Preserve arrived
to stay.
3rd Kashmir Gulmarg A started off early to
compete in "Hill Vase" in which he did very
well in first round. I wrote Mail letters all a.m.
and at 1 went out to lunch with Major and Mrs
Rose, now in Gurkhas, but late of 71st. A large
gathering of sisters and cousins and aunts. PM
poured and golf off. A. stayed at Club to play
Bridge. Came back for tea, at which but jaded
appetite owing to lateness and length of meal.
More Mail letters arrived, somewhat belated.
Captain and Mrs Hamilton dined, she looked
prettier than I have seen her yet. Should think
she was a nice little thing.
4th Kashmir Gulmarg 132 (126) A real wet day,
worse than Sunday, if possible. Je crois que j'ai
accelere, mais ne suis pas certain. Got up just
in time for breakfast, think these hours quite
detestable, and it makes the day so very long.
Did not go out all day as it never ceased
pouring. Played with Eileen after tea and read.
After dinner others played Bridge. Major
Wigram and I cut out. Am practically certain
my surmise of this morning is correct.
5th Kashmir Gulmarg Again pouring in
morning but cleared up about 3 when A. went
down to golf course. His new puttoo selit
arrived, looks really very nice. Frousted after
luncheon over fire and read D.T.s. Went for a
walk after tea Sir F and Lady, Mrs Bruce and
self. Think I went rather too far and felt dog
tired and rather faint after dinner. So straight to
bed. Lady Y very displeased about something
and spoke very crossly to Mrs Burke, poor
thing. A. got wire to say extra month leave
impossible but need not be back till evening of
17th.
6th Kashmir Good night and felt quite alright
again. Lady Y asked me if I could stay on after
A. had gone which I must think over, if it was
for a month, might be worth my while and
save expense at Simla. A. Played match versus
Major Lachlan and won at 18th hole. Pity Golf
still impossible. Major Wigram left to go to
Edwardes' Had splendid gossip with Mrs
Bruce pm, think she is very nice and feel so
sorry for her. After tea went down to watch A
play a foursome, house party as well. The rest
of them went out to Fancy ball at Nedon's
Hotel. A and I only remaining behind. To bed
early. A. wants me to stay on.
7th Kashmir Gulmarg Lovely day. A played
Howell in 3rd round of 'Hill Vase'. Gave 14
strokes and won by 4/3. Afternoon he gave
Hesketh 14 and won by 2 up after being down
3. I went down to Club with Miss Maj? In
afternoon to play bridge, but there were 4
without me! A Brunched with the Rose's. Had
a nice long talk with Mrs Bruce and we
discussed our hostess and her vagaries. A
young Mr Field came to dinner and took me
in, also Miss Younghusband.
Saturday 8th Kashmir Gulmarg Lovely day. A
went down at 9.30, played Skipwith. A gave
14 and beat him. PM semi finals, much too
excited to go near, but watched from a
respectful distance. A. won by 2. Huge crowd
like St Andrews or North Berwick and
everyone keenly interested. Saw and spoke to
Mrs Varn who I have not seen since '95! Don't
think she has changed a bit. Everyone greatly
congratulated A on his victory. Had nice visit
from Mrs Rose a.m. who has asked me to stay
with them when I leave this. Have accepted for
29th. Most kind of her, I shall look forward to
decent meals.
Sunday 9th Kashmir Gulmarg Had half thought
of going to church, but had Europe morning
instead. Breakfast 12.30 Lady Y did not
appear. PM wrote letters and Maharajah of
Mysore's brother came to tea. Dull youth I
thought. A. went to Club and played Bridge
and I played with Eileen. Miss Vallie and
Major S.S went an expedition up some
mountain and were absent all day. Saw very
little of our hostess as she did not come to
dinner. To bed early. Fine day on whole, tried
to rain a little after lunch.
10th Kashmir Gulmarg A went down to play
Finals about 9.30 and I went and sat near
livery stables and watched game through my
glasses. He was badly defeated, his opponent,
Major Davis, played the game of his life. Felt
very depressed. A. of course took his defeat
magnificently. He and I had lunch together
about 1.15 and p.m. he went down to play in a
foursome, in which he was also beaten. Major
S.S. left a.m. to Srinagar and then to Leh. Poor
Vallie very lost I fear, without him. Played a
feeble game of Bridge as per usual after
dinner. It seems so absurd we don't play for
money.
11th Kashmir Gulmarg "Artie's last day" feel
very sad at the thought of parting from him
tomorrow. After breakfast went to call on the
Roses' and got storm stayed there till 3.40.
Heaviest rain we have had yet. Helped them to
eat their luncheon. Then to club and read
papers for a bit and home to tea (A stayed on)
and mended A's clothes after. Have neglected
them sadly. A back at 7. Finished his packing.
Mr Field Junior to dinner. Lady Y un peu bue,
but it takes her in a much more calm way than
any others in the same interesting (?) condition
I have seen. But she talked much nonsense and
all in 1st person singular.
12th Kashmir Gulmarg 140 A left about 8 it
was beastly saying goodbye to him and I felt
very depressed all day and had bad attack of
blues. If it was'nt for the economical side of
the question, think I would rather have left
with him and gone on to Simla. A choice of
evils. About 10.30 Mrs Bruce came and looked
me up and we went for a turn before breakfast,
very nice of her to come. Gossiped to her after
and then came and worked at bills and A's
socks till tea time. After that went walk with
Mrs B and her cousin Miss Coe till dinner
time. Sat on the Marg and watched the golf.
Played Bridge after dinner to bed about 11.
Feeling so very lonely and frightfully bored.
13th Kashmir Gulmarg Slept like a log but felt
very lost and depressed. To Residency for
breakfast Lady Y in a Kamstary mood and
required port after the meal to calm herself.
Helped to receive "Goblins", I must have been
lucky in the selection? as they seemed very
nice. Got letter from A. which was a joy,
thankful he seems to have missed yesterday's
rain. After tea worked at A's socks and
pottered about by myself. Most unpleasant
dinner Lady Y not at all herself and we had a
scene, which ended n tears and c. And all
about nothing at all of course. How she
reminds me of Twill when she is like that.
Wire from A to say he had arrived Sunybank.
14th Kashmir Gulmarg A postcard from A
from Ghari, I wish he were here, it's quite too
beastly being alone. However I feel it’s the
best arrangement both for health and economy.
Breakfast was rather an awkward meal!
However Lady Y was most affable and it went
off very well. Came back to house
immediately after and worked at A's socks.
There is a desperate amount of work in them
and am making rather chefs d'oeuvres of them.
Large tea party Miss Smith and niece, Mrs
Campbell and Mrs Rose, Sir David Mason and
Mr Mitchell. After went down to watch tennis
tournament with Mrs Bruce, saw an A1 match
between Major Charles Davis (A's conqueror)
and Captain Gordon (Jack's adjutant). Former
won, to everyone's very strident
disappointment! A successful dinner and
bridge after. Very tired but well.
Saturday 15th Kashmir Gulmarg A lovely
morning, no news from A, but hardly expected
to hear. After breakfast walked with Mrs Bruce
to Baramulla gap to see Misses Smith off,
Lady Y and Vallie 2ooe? Missed them, they
had passed. Then walked with Mrs Bruce to
call on Edwardes' she is a charming woman,
sister of Mrs Fred Fraser and knows all the
Hays, spoke so nicely of Aunt Ida. Wish A had
met her. Then back to sew, nearly finished A's
socks, hope to send them off tomorrow. After
tea went down to watch tennis saw a very
good game between Major Davis and Captain
Doig, former won. Dinner party of 10, sat
between Major Drake Brockman and Colonel
Stewart of the 5th Ghurkas. Latter has just been
made A.D.C. to King in Mohmand honors just
out. Colonel Birdwood has the D.S.O.
Sunday 16th Kashmir Gulmarg Glorious
morning Arthur said at 9.30. No church for
me, sat out on 'piazza', feel it is very salutary!
Have felt T.R. very little last few days, trust its
o.k. Letter from A at breakfast time, also
English papers, which he forwarded from
Pindi and letter from J, latter very bracing and
I feel mou? brad having to answer. After
breakfast sat out with Ys and Mrs B in garden
and then returned to my mansion to write.
After tea others went to church and walk,
slacked it and continued to read. Lady Y did'nt
turn up to dinner for which mercy we were all
truly grateful. Nice evening with Sir F. Am so
bored but realise Simla would be worse.
17th Kashmir Gulmarg A brutal a.m. rain
coming down in torrents, am thankful this was
not the day selected for A to go down. Wrote
Mail letters till breakfast. Que je deteste, these
fiendish hours. P.M. and A's and had long
letter from him from Lahore. Had good
journey as wire also came from Dinapore.
Cleared up after tea and I went to bazar to
order A some more puttoo! And then on to
Club to enter Snub's name for dog show. Lady
Y in very cautious mood at dinner time,
however I'm sure it's better to pay no heed to
her. It's too ridiculous the way she reminds me
of Ma in her odd way!
18th Kashmir Gulmarg Rained more or less till
tea time, it was decided definitely to put party
off for tonight. Gott sei Danke. Lady Y
somewhat on warpath all day, so avoided her.
Sir F, Mrs Bruce and I went walk after tea to
which Mr Field came by left circular Road. I
came home via Marg and Club, glad to rest at
latter as was feeling done. Home by bazar. Mr
Field to dinner, too amusing the way Lady
ogled him and cast amorous glances, which do
not suit one of her physiogony (can't spell the
word). Dog tired, so to bed before Bridge.
Don't find I can do much in this place yet.
19th Kashmir Gulmarg distinct improvement in
weather. Rather wet and dreary a.m. but
cleared up after and was lovely. Took Mrs
Bruce down to tea at Club, quite good meal,
and watched Tennis tournament after, Captain
Hugh and Mrs Davis beat Captain Gordon and
Mrs Stanniel. Mrs Edwardes came and joined
us. Went for a walk after. Eileen went to fancy
dance at Hotel. English papers and a letter
from Jim, he is wonderfully constant about
writing. Vallie dined out so no bridge after
dinner. To bed as early as possible. T.R. very
lively at night.
20th Kashmir Gulmarg Fine morning. After
breakfast Mrs Bruce came and sat and cracked
with me, while I darned my pink tea gown,
which is literally in rags. Others went p.m. to
Horse show. Felt disinclined to change into
respectable garments for the occasion so Mrs
Bruce, Miss Coe and I went and looked on at a
distance. Then on to Mixed Tennis Finals,
Captain and Mrs Davis defeated Major
Lachlan and Miss Condon. Latter is about best
lady player I have ever seen. Captain
Macpherson arrived! Seems quite tame and
good about my being in his house. He dined,
thought him nice. A dreary and very slow
game of Bridge, not to bed till nearly 12, very
tired.
21st Kashmir Gulmarg A scene at and after
breakfast, Lady Y in a glorious tantrum, had
been having nips of brandy all morning, which
accounts. Was given hint by Mrs B to make
myself scarce, which I did. Delightful letter
from A and several forwarded. Garden party
p.m. for which I attired myself in Elizabeth's
hat and green dress, which went off very well.
Lady Y more or less screwed which became
more evident towards the end. Am on the
horns of dilemma as to my plans! And don’t
quite know where I am! Captain M very nice,
the situation in his house is rather comic. I feel
rather like the Duchess of S in "Queer", "my
reputation - my reputation".
Saturday 22nd Kashmir Gulmarg 150 Glorious
morning and peaceful breakfast. Came on to
rain after and drenched the place. Mrs B and I
to tea with Mrs Varn at Hotel and then on to
Horse show. I had sent Snubbie down earlier
but he got no prize. It appears Lady Y had
hysterics before dinner, because Eileen did not
get a prize. So she did not appear for that meal,
Mr Field did and had duck for the fourth time
in succession, only on this occasion it was
high and none of us could eat it. Nice letter
from A. says good chance of his getting back
to Dum in October. Very tired at night, think I
have been overdoing it a bit.
Sunday 23rd Kashmir Gulmarg Lovely day,
was to have gone picnic with Mrs Varn with
Mrs Bruce but backed out of it, as I felt I
required a real slack day. Which I had, sitting
out on terrace most of time darning pink tea
gown. It will take days of toil before it is
finished. Tete a tete breakfast with Vallie as Sir
F and Lady lunched out. Have the feeling I am
much out of favour, but have no intention of
quarrelling with my bread and butter. For
financial reasons I must sponge on my friends
as long as possible, for it is necessary to faire
des economies on account of T.R. Feeling
much rested and fitter in evening. Mr Field
dined (for 6th time!) and Mr Tony Grant.
24th Kashmir Gulmarg Pouring with rain
almost all day, worked hard at darning my tea
gown, which is progressing splendidly. Miss
Fugue? and Mrs Grey to tea after which I went
down to Club, read paper and talked to Mrs
Varen. Very tired on return journey and at
dinner felt again rather faint. But recovered
shortly and played bridge after. Very
disappointed no letter from A, must have
missed the post, sure to get 2 tomorrow.
"Vallie" is supposed to start tomorrow, don’t
for a moment suppose she will get off.
25th Kashmir Gulmarg Poured in torrents till
nearly 4PM. Hear handicap golf match has
been cancelled and Championship begins
tomorrow. As I thought two letters from A
today, great joy. "Vallie" postponed her
departure on account of rain and starts
tomorrow a.m. when I am to move into her
room as the Dews - he is the new Political
Agent at Gilgit - come where I am. Trust V's
room will be thoroughly cleaned and aired!
Took no exercise to speak of as felt my left
ovary a bit all day, also somewhat slack and
limp. Most depressing day.
26th Kashmir Gulmarg Have been spared going
into Vallie's room after all and moved into
Randalls' one, alias? one next to office. Very
nice and private, only drawback no fireplace.
Went walk after tea, to which L. Grey, Miss
Coe and Mr and Miss Waldegrave came, with
Mrs Bruce and Miss Coe and fell in with Mrs
Edwardes. Talked fully of our hostess. Dinner
quite a pleasant meal, one never knows till last
second how it will be. Major Dew dined,
struck me as rather a fat bounder. Mrs D just
recovering from enteric, too tired to come.
27th Kashmir Gulmarg Misty a.m. sat on
verandah and continued my darning which is
near completion and is marvellous! A pleasant
day, letter from A. and sent him on papers. No
exercise, went to dinner with Sir F to Sir
David Mason at Hotel, 100 guests and good
champagne. Talked to Mrs Grey after and
exchanged coup' deuces on our state. She is a
nice but vulgar female. Not home till 1.30.
Did'nt dance at all as thought wiser not to.
28th Kashmir Gulmarg Raw morning,
thermometer in my room only about 60
degrees. Very sleepy a.m. after last night's
antic but feel none the worse. Very affable
lunch, my last day at Residency, have been
here over 5 weeks! What a visitation! Later
Much enraged to discover Lady Y has been
going about saying I won't take hints and she
could'nt get rid of me and to my face she
pretends she is offended at me leaving so
soon! Went down to see golf Championship.
Lady Y in a vile temper. Dinner party at night,
worst run? shows I've ever seen. Very
depressed at night.
Saturday 29th Kashmir Gulmarg Spent a.m.
packing and c and was honoured by a visit in
my house from LadyY. Think she is without
doubt the most detestable woman I've ever met
and she has been so beastly behind my back. I
have no hesitation in saying so. To my face she
makes out she is very sad at my departure!!
Left about 5 thankful to get out of the house.
Picked up Mrs Edwardes and Mrs Bruce and
walked with them to Roses. They are a
delightful household. After dinner went to a
Burlesque at Hotel, a supper party of Major
Roses after, enjoyed both very much. To bed at
3 A.M !
Sunday 30th Kashmir Gulmarg Were to have
gone a picnic with Mrs Edwardes but was put
off as it poured in torrents. Went out to lunch
with them, dandy men could hardly progress at
all. A.1 meal, quel contrast to Residency.
Swam home on foot in a filthy state. None of
us changed for dinner. It is quite delightful
being here and the change after Residency is
marked to put it mildly! Post never came, road
must be nearly impassable.
31st Kashmir Gulmarg The wettest day we've
had yet. Did'nt stir from house till 5 when
went to see Finish of Championship. Mr
Colbeck beat Captain Buist by 3. Said to be a
fine match. He also did 77 a.m. in Handicap
Tournament, which was marvellous
considering state of greens, most of them
under water. Dinner party of 13 and most of
them went on to Bachelor's dance. I stayed at
home with Mrs Campbell. Roses eventually
did'nt go either. Very nice letter from A,
weather at Dinapore seems quite bearable.
September 1st Kashmir Gulmarg 160 Torrential
again all day, did'nt stir from house. Had
meant to go to tea with Mrs Waldegrave but
quite impossible. Wrote and offered for Mrs
Fox - Strangeway's dandy to give Mrs Rose,
think it would be a nice present for her. Heard
Lady Y and Mrs Bruce had been at Club, had I
known, would have gone. Am enjoying myself
very much here, the contrast from Residency is
wonderful. Heard from A.
2nd Kashmir Gulmarg Poured without ceasing
all day. No Mail in and no letter from A. Did'nt
stir from house, but busily darned tea gown,
which is now nearing completion. Had meant
to go down to Club to read papers, but quite
impossible. We don’t change our raiment for
dinner when wet, very nice and sound
arrangement.
3rd Kashmir Gulmarg Much better day
yesterday's Mail came a.m. A's letter and some
English ones. Swam down to Club after tea
when it was comparatively fine and read
newspapers. With Major and Mrs Rose who
took a little walk. The two sisters dined and
danced at Hotel. To bed early, T.R. very lively.
4th Gulmarg Kashmir A pouring wet day,
hopeless to try and get out. Nice letter from A.
and Mrs Hugh. A writes Noel is to be laid up
for 8 weeks, have written to suggest him
buying a new pony. With luck he should sell it
before going home. Colonel and Mrs
Edwardes to tea. Had meant to go and see
Lady Y but got a note putting me off. At which
I greatly rejoiced. Am thoroughly enjoying
myself her and shall be very sorry to leave.
Saturday 5th Gulmarg Kashmir Poured
practically all day without a break and never
got out. No post in of all depressing things. A
Captain Bridges in 5th Gurkhas to lunch,
showed him cutting of Arthur Murray which
amused him much. He took it to send to his
regiment. A's pay list came, very satisfactory.
Hope the rain stops soon.
Sunday 6th Gulmarg Kashmir Fairly fine
morning but of course poured in torrents later
on. Finished my tea gown, had it ironed and
wore it for dinner. A tearing success. After tea
Mrs Rose and I went for a walk, roads in an
appalling state. To bed fairly early, no post in
as per usual, which makes day so dull.
7th Gulmarg Kashmir The 1st fine day for weeks
and even this was'nt without certain showers.
Wrote Mail letters all a.m., find great difficulty
in collecting news. Large luncheon party the
Chief Justice of Punjab, Sir William Clarke with
wife and daughter chief guests. Tead at Club and
walked to bazar. Have given my foulard for
waist to be made to 31 inches! Unpleasant
experience at dinner as mine host somewhat
squiffy and argumentative. To bed early. Think
Mrs and Misses C noticed, am not certain about
Mrs R.
8th Gulmarg Kashmir Pouring again all day,
very disappointing. Another luncheon party
Edward's chief guests. After lunch read "Fall
of Clay" Heard from A. a.m. post as usual, day
late. Arranged that I may stay here as long as it
suits me so I propose leaving here on 24th
which would get me to Simla on 1st. It's very
kind of them to keep me so long and makes the
entire difference to my finances! Hope to be
clear of debt by November 1st. To bed early
T.R. been very quiet of late, hardly felt him all
day.
9th Gulmarg Kashmir Fine morning , no letter
from A, fear it must have missed post as I got a
receipted bill from Kilburn. It came later
Hurrah. No rain all day, wonderful. Walked to
Club and bazaar after tea. Snubbie not well,
think he must have worms. Played Bridge after
dinner 'Islay' sums rather good. Feel very fit and
braced up.
10th Gulmarg Kashmir A heavenly day, best we've
had, sunshine and bracing. Some people to lunch,
which as usual was unending. Nice letter from a. also
good English Mail and papers. Frank's "Venus" is in
Atlantic Fleet, so hope to see something of him next
year. A walk with Mrs R and Mrs C. p.m. and ended
up at Club where we had tea. Feeling my left ovary a
little but expect it's nothing. Otherwise very fit. Also
got my last roll of films which are very good. M.
Majeuse avait su de nouveau trop a boire s'etait un
peu disagreable
11th Gulmarg Kashmir 170 Glorious day. Do hope
this weather will last, so bracing and invigorating.
Thermometer in my room generally 57 degrees and
47 before sun gets up. Dosed Snubs with castor oil
and have also started squirting his nose which is hot
and a discharge a.m. To Club think it nearly as
gruesome a place as most institutions of its kind.
Rained a bit in evening.
12th Gulmarg Kashmir Glorious a.m. but rain and
thunderstorm after lunch. Had meant to go to tea at,
but too wet. Down to Club where eat enormous tea.
Take Bengers now at night, think it suits me. Heard
from A, hope posts will be quicker now. Heated
discussion at night over expense of women's clothes.
Said goodbye to Mrs Varn who leaves tomorrow.
Am very happy here, shall be very sorry when I go
away.
Sunday 13th Gulmarg Kashmir Another lovely day,
no rain all day. Most of family to church at
different times. Felt lazy. A walk round left
Circular road (from here) after tea. On former
occasions have collapsed after doing so, did'nt feel
even tired. Much pleased with myself. Trouve
premiere signes de lait, je trouve que ce soit bon.
T.R. quiet today but think he is all right. Letters
still running late, wish road would improve.
14th Gulmarg Kashmir Lovely day, Padre
Cowley and his wife to lunch, nice couple.
Walked to Bazar after tea with Mrs R.L"Bobie".
Letter from A. both a.m.and p.m., posts are
evidently becoming normal again. Do miss a
dreadfully I am hoping he may be able to get up
to Simla for 10 days in October before going
back to Dum, think it would do him good and
certainly me! Played Bridge after dinner, lost
Rupees 2/-
15th Gulmarg Kashmir Remained in bed till
dinner time, thought a day's rest would do me
good. Also Mrs Fox Strangeway's dandy came
and I was able to give it by note. Great success,
am very glad I got it, though it does postpone
freedom from debt a little longer. A's letter came
p.m. am thankful the roads are better and hope I
shall get through when I go down. Very happy
peaceful day, T.R. very lively indeed. Snubs was
given areca nut powder followed in 4 hours by
Castor Oil, if he has'nt got worms which I am
now treating him for, think it must be piles and
some internal inflammation. No vet here.
16th Gulmarg Kashmir Very restless night, felt
anxious about Snubbie who was very poorly.
However seemed much better. 'Islay' and to
Club and played Bridge. Am holding putrid
cards and can't win. But enjoyed playing
nevertheless.
17th Gulmarg Kashmir
18th Kashmir Gulmarg Fine in early morning, but started
raining lunch time and continued all p.m. A youth called
Onslow lunched, seemed quite nice and very keen about
golf. Did'nt stir from house all day. Snubbie practically
himself again. A belated letter from General Scott, think
almost certain to go back to Craig Dhu when I leave Sm
Ordered landau from Charagh Din for 25th, can't get it fo
less than Rs 90/-
Saturday19th Kashmir Gulmarg Feeling a bit
chippy.
Sunday 20th Kashmir Gulmarg Lovely
morning early. Not feeling so fit pain in one
of my upper ribs. Started 11.30 in dandy,
others on ponies, to lunch at Babumaristy
about 6 miles along Baramulla road. Had very
nice picnic there tho' rain came on in middle.
Others then carried on to Baramulla and Islay
and I came back. I rode in state in my dandy
which is most comfortable. Poured at teatime,
but Islay and I went to play Bridge chez Mr
Stewart, her house quite close, Mrs Hutchison
to 4.
21st Gulmarg Kashmir 180 Lovely day, felt
rather slack and seedy. Wrote Mail letters. P.M.
dozed and Mrs Hutchison and Mrs Gaustin to
tea. Played bridge after. I lost Rs 5/-, do not
seem capable of winning. To bed early. Am off
smoking again. Also having very bad
heartburn and pains on right top ribs for which
I'm applying ?omocca. Two letters from A.
22nd Gulmarg Kashmir Much better but
slacked most of day. The others turned up p.m.
having enjoyed their outing. Lady had been
there after all, also "Randall" who is to escort
her up here tomorrow. Am thankful I need not
see her. Have no wish to set eyes on her again.
To Club with 'Islay ' after tea and played
Bridge with her. Mrs Gaustin and Mrs
Hutchison. Only lost 2/-. Did'nt change for
dinner. To bed early.
23rd Gulmarg Kashmir Heavenly day. After
breakfast walked to Club with Islay, read
papers and retrieved A.'s letters with which I'd
propped up Bridge table last night. Then wrote
to A. and arranged my packing. To tea with
Mrs Stewart and played Bridge with Islay, her
and Mrs Hutchison. Tho' have a feeling the
latter is a t-t like her very much. Last night, am
very sad. They drank my health at dinner and
after played Bridge. Cannot win! Lost 5/- at
Mrs Stewart's and 6/10 at Rose's. And at this
juncture a little extra would have been useful.
Not in bed till 2!
24th Kashmir. Left Gulmarg a little after 12.
'Islay' came about 3 miles of the way with me.
Very sorry to say goodbye to all the family
who have been more than kind. Mrs Rose sent
me down in her dandy, which is certainly the
acme of comfort. They had filled luncheon
basket so feasted from contents by roadside
below Bapamarishy . A heavenly day, glorious
views of snows, Nanga Parbat visible without
a cloud. Got to Baramulla about 7, a little tired
from movement of the dandy. No dinner
Benger which Mrs Campbell had prepared for
me. Nice letter from A. very reviving.
25th Kashmir Left Baramulla 8.30 having
crammed all luggage into carriage with ayah
on box. Very comfortable conveyance. Got to
Rampur 11.30 and lunched from contents of
tiffin basket outside D Bungalow. A1 meal.
Began to rain shortly and continued to pour all
evening. Arrived Uni about 2.30 after very
comfortable journey. Wired to A. and went to
P.O. for his letter. Have been looking forward
to getting it all day. Feeling very fit, a great
contrast to our previous journey. Rather warm
till rain began. 29 miles.
Saturday 26th Left Uri 7.45, lovely morning
and dust beautifully laid after rain of
yesterday. Expected attacks of nerves but felt
braver than any lions.1 Arrived Chakoti about
11 and lunched beside a stream just beyond
bungalow. Stayed an hour and on to Garhi
where arrived about 4. Very hot stage p.m. but
quite cool at night. Letter and wire from a,
very grateful and comforting. Benger and bed
about 8.34 miles
Sunday 27th Left Garhi 8.30 and had hot drive
to Dulai where arrived 1 and halted there till 4.
Found shady place for lunch, felt rather faint
after, but it soon passed. Probably due to state
of road which was awful, so bumpy. On to
Kohala where arrived shortly before 7. Dined
off Benger in my room as usual. Like this new
regime very much and don't know how I am to
return to late dinner when in civilisation again!
34 miles.
28th Left Kohala at 6 sharp and had long climb
to Murree where arrived about 4.30. Chartered
another pair of horses for 1/2 the hill and they
jibbed badly all the way. Lovely day and
enjoyed glorious views of Kashmir hills.
Stopped 1/2 way and had a good rest and
luncheon in an orchard. Found splendid budget
from A. on arrival at Sunny Bank, which was
very cheering. Wired to him and to Major
Rose. Dined in room as per usual, surprised at
not being more tired, but felt surprisingly
fresh, but glad to get to bed early. 27 and half
miles.
29th Left Sunnybank at 10, had ordered
carriage for 8.30 but waited for post man,
thinking I'd get English papers which A had
sent. But no. Very hot during descent. Stopped
about 1 at foot of hill in a nice garden
excepting for millions of mosquitoes and
lunched and rested till 4. Snubbie very hot for
last hour before arrival. Pleasantly cool
afterwards. Arrived Pindi about 7, first to
Station where I got A.'s letter, papers and
English Mail. Then to Rowberry's Hotel, most
comfortable, best Hotel I've struck in India.
Dined in my room, rather enjoyed dinner for a
change. Wrote to A. and early to bed. Not tired
at all practically. Rather hot. 37 miles.
30th Rawal Pindi Slept badly, very hot for one
thing and also much bothered by both flea and
mosquito bites. Thunderstorm in night, so
woke up to quite cool morning. Wrote to A and
Mail letters, lunched 1.30 and to Station
where we had a terrific dust storm, everyone
would be hurled on platform. Took 2nd class
ticket, but went 1st as 2nd was crammed. No
one asked me for ticket, so might have gone
without. Train very late, got to Lahore 11.30,
where got letter from A. and changed into
Kalka carriage, had a 2nd class to self. Glad to
get to sleep. Felt quite comfortable with my air
cushion.
October 1st 190 Picked up letter from A. at
Umballa and got to Kalka about 8. Sent off
ayah and luggage by train, had a good wash
and breakfast and at 10.30 started for Simla by
phaeton tonga. Enjoyed drive greatly, ever so
much nicer than by train. A1 luncheon at
Solon Dak Bungalow. Miss Smith sent her
rickshaw to meet me on Tonga Road, very
steep climb to house. Arrived at 5.30. Found a
Miss Paterson, an artist also staying. Charming
house. Family dining out at Mrs Conchy's, so
Miss P. and I dined tete a tete, quite pleasant.
To bed early, somewhat weary, but none the
worse for long journey, though glad to have
arrived. Letter from A. to greet me.
2nd Observatory House Simla Stayed in bed for
breakfast, got up to luncheon and felt quite
rested. Glorious weather here now, and feels
quite different to when I was here before.
Letter from General Scott asking me to Craig
Dhu when I leave this on 14th, which is
satisfactory and economical. He has just lost
his eldest son in Egypt, poor old man. Party
went out to Black Heart ball, did'nt feel
inclined, also have no fancy garment. Dr Sven
Hedin lunched, a charming and interesting
personality. Mrs Hanky came a.m. to say good
bye, she leaves tomorrow.
Saturday 3rd Observatory House. Simla
Pottered about most of day, rather nice to be
slack and do nothing. Mrs Crooke Lawson
came to see me and I walked back with her.
Mrs H. Hunt staying with her, has had a sore
throat. Saw her for a moment as mad and mazy
as ever. Victor Brooke to dinner, looks ill, but
hear he's better to what he was. Has asked me
to dine at Squires Hall 16th and 17th too if he's
up. He certainly is a very charming individual.
Sunday 4th Observatory House. Simla Miss
Smith and I to church a.m. Roley-Poley there
but did not speak to them. They've asked me to
lunch tomorrow, when the house party goes.
Spoke to Birdwoods, Mrs Hawker re after
church. P.M. to tea at Craig Dhu, long talk to
Lilian, they seem much cut up about this
brother. General Sclater looking fat and well
from his time at home. He is to be General at
Lucknow, which is great luck. Miss S's sister
Mrs Butler and her husband to lunch, very nice
couple.
5th Observatory House. Simla Had very bad
night of diarreoh and sickness, did'nt sleep a
wink after 1. Must have caught a chill sitting
out with Lilian. Better after breakfast but
stayed in bed all day and had to chuck lunch at
Viceregal Lodge, which I was sorry about. Got
an invite to dinner at Mrs Birdwood's and go
to Snowdon dance, but also quite impossible.
Quite well comparatively by night but had to
pay constant visits to cabinet all day. Hope I
shall be none the worse of this, don't think so.
But must be careful. Miss Smith more than
kind in looking after me.
6th Observatory House. Simla Sven Hedin, Mr
Butler, Mr Todd and the Thakor Sahib of
Moroi to lunch. Miss Lily Clarke daughter of
Sir William and Lady Clarke we met at
Gulmarg came to stay. Nice pretty little thing.
I went for a stroll round Viceregal Lodge and
took some photos. Sven Hedin dined en
famille, he is certainly the most charming
personality and I shall feel a personal loss
when he leaves! A. hopes to come for certain
on 16yh it seems an eternity away still. Felt
almost quite well again tho' rather weak and
shattered.
7th Observatory House. Simla. Went out in
search of Major Roses commission, sent
selection from Hamilton and Ganesh Lall and
am to go and look at Schwaiqum things
Saturday. Met Miss Prophit at Ganesh Lalls,
looking very well. Full of gossip. Said that
Fuzzy and Elsie Collins were quite 'off' now
and that Mr Gresson is her man of the
moment. Feeling all right again, must have
caught chill sitting out with Lilian on Sunday,
must be very careful. Heard from A he sounds
very fit, Dieu merci.
8th Simla Observatory House. Wrote lot of
letters for Mail. Several men to lunch. Went to
interview Major Heard! An ordeal I did'nt
enjoy. Of course my suspicions are correct! He
gives 24th as official date but 15th December as
probable one. Recommended Esme's nurse,
Mrs Woods that was, noe Mrs Reeves Brown.
Went to see her on my way home, but she was
out. He leaves December 1st which is
annoying. To tea with Miss Paterson at
Corstorphans to see her pictures which I much
like. Quiet evening, no-one to dinner.
9th Simla Observatory House. A nice but vulgar
couple Mr and Mrs Dan Currie to lunch, also a
Mr Stevenson. P.M. Janet and I walked round
Summer Hill, such a pretty walk. Where Roly
and his amourachis I suppose have their
meetings. Undoubtedly romantic spot. Colonel
Dunlop Smith dined at Club to meet Mr
Percival Landon. RRather he than me! A.
arrives for certain to-day week, 16th, how
slowly the time passes!
Saturday 10th Observatory House. Simla Out
shopping a.m. and sent off final selection to
Major Rose. Hope and trust he will be able to
chose something he likes, but saw nothing I'd
feel inclined to give £50 for. He sounds very
rich. Sven Hedin and Mr Percy Landon to
lunch. The former actually leaves tomorrow.
Think him one of the nicest men I've ever met.
At 3.15 started for Bendochy where General
Scallon had a party, 60 more or less boring
individuals. Miss Smith was to have come, but
had to visit her sister at Hospital. Quite cold
coming back. Fell in with Generals Scott and
Sclater on return. Latter in great form.
Sunday 11th Observatory House. Simla 200
Another heavenly day, every day seems an
improvement. Skimpy English Mail only
Frank and Jim. Feel relieved I have'nt to
answer the latter any more. To church arrived
late. Long and boring sermon. The Archie
Campbells to lunch he A is a wonderful
improvement on Jock. Difficult to think he is a
Kilbinny! Wrote to A p.m. and Mrs Grahame
to tea. Think India has made her older and
more haggard looking. Yesterday she might
well have been 50. But very nicely dressed.
Mrs Erle Richards to dinner and a nice youth
called Coldstream. Mrs E.R. is 'expecting' but
not till May. How they can discuss this state so
previously!
12th Simla Pottered about all a.m. looked after
packing and c and had my things sent over to
CraigDhu. Extremely sorry to leave the D
Smiths who have been more than kind. Went
to tea with Miss Smith, Janet and Lily Clarke
to Mrs Fischer a sister of Captain Holden's,
think she is rather of his genre ie tiresome. She
plays the piano well and probably thinks so.
Then a sad farewell to S' and to CraigDhu.
General Scott away, Lilian and General Sclater
at home. Latter dined out so L and I had tete a
tete meal and wrote out an advert for her to
Pioneer. Must make out another for myself that
I am back here again. Have still a curious
feeling of nausea in this home. I suppose
memories of when I was feeling ill here
before.
13th CraigDhu Simla I am certainly a different
being to when I was here before! Did np all
day. Miss Paterson came to paint General
Sclater's portrait and I sat with him, darning
the tea gown as an occupation. Every day I can
find a new place! P.M. sat in tent in garden and
worked again. General Sclater dined out. Land
I alone. She seems more cheerful. General
Scott is to return on Monday. I must endeavour
to stay here till end of month! Once again, am
in last state of bankruptcy!
14th Craig Dhu Simla Shopped a.m. and went
to see la bonne. Had quite a satisfactory
conversation, she has also cut down the excess
of Troutian's trousseau which is good. P.M.
General Sclater had a party for his clerks and
their wives. Sir Archie Hunter arrived to see
General Scott, fell in love with him. To
Walkers Hospital to see Mrs Butler to be
allowed out Saturday. Grim place I thought. I
pray I may never have to darken its doors.
Lilian very tired and low at night so went to
bed. General Sclater and I had very nice tete a
tete dinner. He is certainly delightful.
15th Craig Dhu Simla Spent a busy morning
writing Mail ditto p.m. After lunch sat out in
tent in garden and after tea went short walk
with General Sclater. Dined at Snowdon, most
beautiful house. A Colonel Hudson took me in,
Colonel Birdwood on other side. Spoke to Sir
A Hunter, quite delightful. Wore Elizabeth's
dress recovered, feel I look ginormous, but not
noticeably so. Mrs Barring has asked me to
stay! I believe I will be able to postpone Cecil
till 1st December!!
22nd Craig Dhu Simla Wrote for Mail all a.m.
and broke news about self! Wonder if they will
all be very surprised. Captain Grahame came
to see us, she's in bed with bad cold. P.M.
finished Mail and went to tea with Mrs
Crooke-Lawless and on to Viceregal Lodge
where Lady Minto was having a tea for 2
Convent Schools. Mrs John Mackenzie
annoyed me by referring to my state, how
vulgar these tasks are. A. dined with Jack
Cowans and rooked them at Snooker, am
delighted as I know he fancied himself. A
letter from Mrs Barring too renewing her offer.
I shall accept it. She's kind.
23rd Simla Craig Dhu seem to have caught
another slight chill, going to buy a "poshtine
rug". Wrote a.m. to accept Mrs Berrington's
offer, it should save me a lot of money, and
perhaps I can soon pay off our debts! A had a
good night at United Services which all helps.
My adverts in "Pioneer" are not prospering as I
could wish but hope for a boom shortly. Must
put in another advert soon, if nothing happens.
A. played polo, went down with him to
Annandale. I sat with Mrs Maddox and the
Sturgis child. A. played very well but met no
pony he liked well enough to buy. Bought a
Posteen on way home.
Saturday 24th Simla Craig Dhu A,'s last day
think 10 days leave is the quickest thing I
know. He set off early to get to Naldera with
Colonel Thompson. We all went out to lunch
at Mashatra. I had a d-able coolie and took 2
times as I used to. If it was'nt for the expense,
would like to have permanent one again, but at
this time of year, quite absurd. Beni?, il faut
que je fasser des economies! A. got back late
having played well and beaten Colonel T one
round and halved the other. Adjutant General
to dinner, but have forgotten who.
Sunday 25th Simla Craig Dhu A beastly
depressing day A went away. I went down to
Station to see him off. Wondered as I ricked
back if there'll be 2 to greet him when he
comes up again. Did n.p. except mope. Went to
tea with Miss Smith who was very nice and
very fullsome. Think she is quite the most
gushing old tart I know, but a very dear one all
the same. I hate being alone and feel always
desperate when A. has left me.
26th Simla Craig Dhu Still horribly depressed.
Violet C Baker came came to see me a.m. and
we had a nice talk. She thinks I'm marvellous
not to show more. And was very much
interested in my state. Geoffrey came to fetch
her. Q'uil in ennui? Et je ne pourrais pas! Sat
out working in tent most of day, lovely
weather. Felt very lonely and deserted.
27th Simla Craig Dhu Weather continues
glorious, but it gets very chilly at night. The
posteen A. bought me is the greatest joy and
comfort. General Sclater and I dined at
Viceregal Lodge, enjoyed it immensely.
November 3 rd Go Sylvan Hall.
7th Simla Sylvan Hall
Sunday 8th Simla Sylvan Hall Shirked church,
don't think I shall go again before the event as
feel to conspicuous. One Mail letter from
Frank, he has been very good at writing of
late. Luncheon party consisting of Smiths,
general Cowan Spencers and a grabby whose
name I've forgotten. Spoke to Mrs Spencer for
first time and liked her, but do'nt admire her
frantically. Played with family after tea. Heard
from A. Sonapur seems an awful place and am
thankful we never made an effort to go there.
9th Simla Sylvan Hall Weather divine. No letter
from A. but hardly expected it, as sure to be
erratic. Sent off more goods parcels, have
disposed now of everything bar the yellow tea
gown which I've had no nibble for. Mrs
Hawkes lunched, I felt ginormous. Walked
round Elysium Hall with Mr Barry
afterwards.Colonol and Mrs Rodwell to tea an
affish kui-hi couple. Played Bridge again in 3
after dinner. I steadily loose every rubber, play
vilely.
10th Simla Sylvan Hall 230 Raked in a good
deal more money, also had several more
answers. Have disposed of everything now bar
yellow tea gown. If I decide to stay up here till
just before we sail, shall have another big Sale
before going home and think it would be
advisable to send for my box from Dum. Very
interesting letter from A. all about the match
they won. The new pony seems a great
success, which is splendid. Noel played well
and kept quite sound. Think it very sporting of
A. to have bought a new pony.
11th Simla Sylvan Hall I like my hostess here
very much, but have to restrain myself from
heaving every scrap of furniture at my hosts
head. He "means well" however. Poor Snubbie
much bored here, he has to stay in my room all
day or else that brute Spot attacks him. Cold
and cheerless day. Went to see Mrs Crooke-
Lawless a.m. and did some shopping. Mrs
Marlowe (alias the Purple Phantom) and Mrs
Woodman to lunch. Tea chez General Cowans
and before that to see Mrs Grahame at
Corstorphane. Heard details of Highland Light
Infantry's defeat by 92nd at polo, fear none of
them played over well.
12th Simla Wrote a certain amount of Mail
letters, also sent off more parcels and raked in
some money. Never expected to get rid of my
dirt so well. Think I shall make about £20
which will come in very useful. Moved over to
Yates Place where I forsee I shall be very
happy and comfortable. Mrs Barrington is too
wonderfully kind, and I cannot understand
how she can be fagged to have me. Went with
Mrs Grahame to tea with General Cowane en
route and met Major Casselsthere who A.
bought "Hassar" from. Charming face and
manner. Our first wedding day we've not been
together.
13th Simla Yates Place Not a very good night,
Snubbie being the disturbing element. In bed
to breakfast and down at 12. Find this A.'s
arrangement. The infant and the Eurasian
dame made a certain amount of noise next
door, but I rather like it than otherwise. At 3
went for a walk till 4, met Mrs Mant in Barnes
Court, she goes home tomorrow. Mrs Barnard
and Mrs Mahon looked in hurriedly at tea
time, but did'nt stay. T.R. in most
uncomfortable position and felt in great
discomfort all day. Hope he moves soon. Did a
lot of knitting for him. No letter from A.
qulious? affair.
14th Simla Yates Place It's quite delightful
here I honestly don’t think I've ever felt so fit
in my life, or in such good spirits. Must tell A.
must go in for family annually! If only the first
three months could be skipped, which were
more than detestable. Worked hard at T.R.'s
garments most of the day and to tea with Mrs
Fell, who has just had a daughter. She, Mrs
Fell, I like very much. She was at school in
Brussels with the Murrays and G. Langtons
and likes Clara. But laughs at her domestic
worries. An extra charming letter from A. Je le
manque tellement.
15th Simla Yates Place Sat out all a.m. with
Mrs B and Roderick on tennis court, she
always does nurse on Sundays. I think her
Eurasian nurse most trying. Her rice is awful.
She looks as if she'd stepped out of Old Kent
Road and is a regular 'Arriet to look at. Went
to Craig Dhu p.m. in rickshaw and packed up
all Lilian's things, they are to be sent over
tomorrow morning. Have had a few answers
and its more convenient for me to have them
here handy to pack. Hope I'll get rid of them
soon, as with any luck, in a month from today
I'll be laid low! To tea with Archie Campbells,
like them both. Poor Angus died the other day
in Italy.
20th Simla Yates Place 240 A telephone
message from Mrs Barney asking me to lunch.
I went. Dear little fussy soul she always seems
hustled and in a hurry! P.M. walked with her
as far as Lakkar bazaar and to shops to shop.
Bought a screen, shall certainly want it later
and now it will be most comforting, Paid a lot
of bills and my magnificent supply of money
seems to have dwindled to nil! Home about
5:30. Heard from Susan the Madrassi ayah
Mrs Mahon told me of, that she can come and
for voyage home. A good biz I called it. Letter
from A, my daily treat.
21st Simla Yates Place Every day I like being
here more, Mrs B is so kind, and I feel so at
home. Have now made great alterations to my
room, and with the aid of screen I bought,
have, I think about defeated draughts. Mrs Fell
is sending me another screen, I wanted to buy
it but she would'nt hear of it. Very short walk
p.m. Colonel and MrsCox to tea, like them
both very much. He was full of A's billiards,
which he'd learned about and is anxious to
play him in Calcutta. Poor A, I'm afraid his
time down there will be much curtailed if he
comes up here on 15th. I want him badly, but
don't want to be selfish in bringing him up.
22nd Simla Yates Place Sat out in garden all
a.m with Madame B, she always does nurse
Sundays, when the 'Old Kent Road' goes to
visit her people. And consequence a holy quiet
reigns next door and the difference in the
sound is marvellous. P.M. went for quite a
long walk by myself thro' Barnes Court, which
is almost tofround?, down on to Jakko and so
home by Chota Simla Bazar. Snubbie very
naughty, would not follow and got very angry
with him. Small Mail (late) from Hilda and
Esme, rest probably at Dinapore.
23rd Simla Yates Place That tiresome female
Mrs Fisher, Captain Holden's sister looked in
a.m., never met such a self-centred or
egotistical creature. Mrs Macnaughton to
lunch. Nice little thing. Wire from A to say he
goes Dum tonight. Mrs B and I went for a
short walk. Worked hard at my vests, they
seem to take longer than I thought. The handki
I ordered for A and Frank arrived, fear they are
on big side but are very nice and fine. Colder
day very little sun.
24th Simla Yates Place Usual sort of day,
worked hard at woollen garments. Am very
anxious to make headway with them. Sold a
hat for Lilian and sent a glowing and
somewhat untruthful advert to Pioneer of her
things. Hope she does'nt see it! Walked for 3/4
hour p.m. Weather continues more than
glorious. Am longing for 15th when Arthur
hopes to come. He's an angel to give up his
golf and Bridge and I'll show him how I
appreciate his unselfishness. He was to arrive
Dum this am, wonder if he was Bridging to
night at Bengal Club!
25th Simla Yates Place A cold cheerless and
blustery day, worked am and walkedwithFB
on tennis court pm. A regular blizzard came on
night and it felt very cold. Was glad to shut
windows. A's last from Dinapore. Most
satisfactory, Grandie? allows him to come on
15th and if nothing happens in the 10 days may
have an extension. It is very good of him. Am
longing for his arrival and hope and pray TR
won't precede him.
26th Simla Yates Place Snow on ground am.
Mrs R-Brown came at 11 and found her very
nice. She was much pleased with rooms and
with everything and willing to use Mrs
Barnard's things which will save much
expense. Wrote few Mail letters informed
Frank of impending event. Got on splendidly
with work. Splendid letter from A from Bengal
Club, fear he feels lonely at Dum without me.
He can't possibly miss me more than I do him.
Went a constitutional with FB before tea, she
is a most attractive person and I've got over the
feeling about Therese?
27th Simla Yates Place Sat on verandah a.m.
wrapped in furs and kept quite warm. P.M.
went in rickshaw to shops and walked back.
Felt better for the exercise. A Miss Tew, friend
of F.B's arrived to stay, a spinster of a certain
age. Seems nice tho' extremely common. Her
voice is a worthy pendant to the 'Old Kent
Road' next door. Letter from A, seems very
busy both soldierly and socially. Had played
Bridge, hope he'll do his good win. Snubbie
has to be put on sick list for a week. Babu says
he has a cough.
28th Simla Yates Place Coolish morning but
sun appeared p.m. and it was lovely. Worked
on verandah a.m. P.M. took Snubbie for a
walk. Have put him on sick list for about a
week and he will have to spend the time in his
basket. No letter from A very disappointing,
but good training for me as I've asked him not
t write next week, with all his Generals fussing
around and his tiring field days. Miss Tew
seems very nice, but her accent is worthy of
Roehampton factory Girls Club!
29th Simla Yates Place The long expected mail
turned up, with answers from 'annouce'
charming letter from Hilda, Elizabeth, Annie T
and Esme, but a thoroughly nasty one from
Ma, who imagines herself injured, or thinks
she was the last to be told. I do think her
nature and character are the nastiest I know,
she should be a solemn warning to me. She
also says of course I have all garments so
won't send anything. A neat way of getting out
of spending any money! I might ask her for
some of Uncle John's £50 she seems to have
bagged!
Sunday December 6th Weather distinctly more
chilly, but gloriously bracing. Diminutive
Mail, Elizabeth, Hilda and Frank. Hilda
remarks having seen Ma and that she spoke so
nicely of me &c. To begin with, why should
she and to continue why should she write
acrimonious remarks to me. Walked p.m. and
met Mrs Barney, she had'nt time to come in to
tea. Manufactured a night sock for myself, a
great success. Heard from A, a bad evening at
Bridge, minus R 200/-!
7th Simla Yates Place. Usual sort of day, have
absolutely nil to write about. Continue to feel
splendidly well and cannot imagine T.R. can
arrive before end of month. In a way I should
like to be in bed by the time Mr Berrington
arrives, 24th as I cannot fancy I am an
attractive sight. But somehow I do not believe
I am as huge as others. Snubs and I went for
our usual walk, I must vary it one day by
going in rickshaw. A is an angel and writes
daily, can't think how he makes the time.
8th Simla Yates Place. Much colder day,
endeavoured to write some Mail letters, but
felt very lazy and slack all day, and did very
little work. Went my usual walk p.m. and to
bed before dinner, when I had enough energy
to do a little hemming. Heard from A., to-day
week I hope he starts, it is too splendid for
words. I do hope and pray T.R. will not turn up
before he does. I do want him to be with me
during the time. He had a splendid ? at Bridge
and recouped his losses and made a bit. May it
continue!
9th Simla Yates Place Wrote to the new Dr,
Captain Leicester, asking him if he'd attend
me, he's coming tomorrow he writes, between
10 - 11. Shall have a cris de nerfs! Nothing to
chr?, walked along to the Meredith house and
back. Wrote a good many letters to Mail. Have
probably written most of the important ones.
Feeling very well. I do wonder which day I
will be laid low. I keep on praying it will not
be before A. comes. With luck he should be
here tomorrow week.
10th Simla Yates Place 260 Captain Leicister
came at 10.30, he seems quite nice. He
pommelled me thoroughly with his hands, but
grace a Dieu only a l'exterieur! He gave the
23rd or possibly 25th as the probable date. Trust
he may be right, as it would mean A would be
here. He is due to-day week.
Sunday 13th Simla Yates Place. I wonder
when the last occasion was that I went to
church! Shall certainly never remember my
way about my prayer book. Worked all a.m.,
finished A's pink night socks which are a
dream. Was engaged to tea at Rooksnest with
the Archie Campbells, but wrote to decline.
Don’t think theirs is a good hill for me at
present. Big Mail, charming letters from Annie
T and Hilda and Elizabeth and an eccentric
tho' characteristic one from Mother. She's a
weird woman, if ever there was one. My daily
delight from A. at tea time. I simply live on his
letters.
14th Simla Yates Place I keep on wondering if
I can last out till Arthur comes? Shall be
bitterly disappointed if I don't. Worked hard at
night socks for Arthur and finished off Turkish
T? napkins. Went round by Barnes Court and
Chota Simla before tea. Think it was on the
long side, also too hilly. Very nice letter from
Arthur, but poor darling had lost R450/- at
races and was feeling very sad. Also got wire
to say had had no time to write today. C'est un
vrai ange. How I am looking forward to seeing
him!
15th Simla Yates Place Had an anxious 1/4
d'heure, as I was afraid T.R. was en route, had
a slight show, but don't think it is anything.
Must be very careful till Thursday and then I
don't mind when it comes.
Am writing this 8/1/09
About lunchtime definate signs appeared,
telephoned to Mrs Reeve-Brown who came at
6p.m., confirmed suspicions and came to stay
at 10P.M. Dined in comfort, but spent the night
in great discomfort. Began to be ill about 12
and acute about 2.
16th Simla Yates Place. Our son and heir born
at 8.10 A.M., intensely relieved and delighted
when the Dr told me it was a 'fine boy'. His
lungs were magnificent, likewise his voice. I
could hear. Spent a most unpleasant night,
which I made more hideous by my yells for
Arthur and for chloroform! Intensely relieved
to get the latter. In the night watches Mrs R-B R .A .P
said the infant will probably be born at 1PM Jampannis
today, 12 hours! I was determined to hustle it Nov 1st 1
up which I think I did! Mrs Reeves-Brown was " 2nd 1
more than good and kind and certainly seems a " 3rd 1
splendid nurse. She did everything, the Dr " 4th 1
came at about 7.30 but was only a spectator. I " 5th 1
was practically conscious the whole time and " 6th 1
can remember every detail. It was most " 10th 12
interesting. Have never felt anything so acute " 11th 12
or so devilish as the pains. Very often they " 12th1
come at an interval of 1/2 hours or every 10 " 15th 12
minute, but mine were every 5 minutes to " 20th 12
begin with and every 1/2 minute at the end. " 30th 8
Felt absolutely 'exhausted and tired' and 9 8
cannot conceive what I should have done, had Mat 10
they chosen to continue for many more hours. Total 19 8
Was shown my son when he was 1/2 hour old.
I cannot pretend I thought him handsome, but Hotel 250
his hair was thick all over his head. And his Servants 70
voice is more superb than Snubbie's! His first Rick 50
hour of life was spent wrapt in my pink 370
blanket, lying in the armchair by the fire where A. 350
he squeaked and sucked his fist, till attended Total 720
to. This latter accomplishment he acquired
before 5 minutes old! Now that all is over, I 1st day Baramulla
am glad and thankful Arthur was not here. He 2nd day Uri 29 miles
would have been so wretched and as my affair 3rd"Ghari 34 3/4 "
was so quick, I went straight to bed and was'nt 4th Kohala 34
able to walk about a bit, I should'nt have been 5th SunnyBank 27 1/2 miles
able to see him at all. As bad luck would have 6th Pindi 37
it, his train very late and he never came till 162 1/4 miles
7.30. A great joke for Fanny Barrington had
both written and telephoned to him to Kalka NOTES.
and he was so rushed there, he quite forgot to 1. Lt. Colonel Arthur Alexander Wolfe-Murray
ask for letters. So the first he knew was a CB.Born 22nd May 1866. Son of James Wolfe-
scribble from me to say I was well and going Murray and Louisa Grace Hay, (daughter of
on splendidly also the son, at Simla station. Sir Adam Hay 7th Bart.) Educated at Harrow.
Delighted to see him but felt almost too weak He entered the Army in 1886, was made
and shattered to properly appreciate him. It is Captain 1893, Major 1904, Lieutenant Colonel
odd how absolutely done one feels and I really 1912. He served in the South African War
got off very luckily. 1899-1900, and 1902, twice being mentioned
in Dispatches.
Cash Account Married Evelyn Mary Hay daughter of Colin
Miss Smith to send her rickshaw on tonga road Mackenzie Lord Lieutenant of Peeblesshire 12
below Viceregal Lodge below the Band house. Nov ??. Served in the European War 1914-15.
Luggage and servant by train and book to Died 7th December 1918.
Summerhill where chaprassis and coolies will 2. At Barrackpore the Viceroys had a great
meet them. Wire to Miss Smith hour I leave suburban home until the capital of India
Kalka. moved to Delhi.
3. At Kanpur a frightful massacre of seige
survivors took place at Sati Chaura Gat during
the Mutiny of 1857.