Got fine Syrian stamps from a fellow in school whose aunt is a nun in Damascus. – Wore my new pull-over. It looks very well. Finished No. 17 ‘Lands and Peoples’. It is really very interesting, and I am learning immensely from it. Began Esposito’s studies for my exam in music. They are pretty difficult. The want of coal is appalling, for there is none to be had anywhere. The poor must be in a terrible state, especially as the winter is so severe. We are alright, having oil stove and gas.
