Social events, reading, travelling, staff changes and increasing office responsibilities.
JANUARY and FEBRUARY Describes travels in north-west India.
MARCH In charge of office due to absence of other staff; death of colleague Hassell.
APRIL Confirmed as full accountant in Calcutta office.
MAY A. Vietch, a superior, has sick leave; Addis 'quite competent acting agent.'
JUNE Describes a run on the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) after the failure of the New Oriental Bank Corporation.
AUGUST-late OCTOBER One entry only, noting parents' golden wedding.
NOVEMBER Moves from Calcutta to Rangoon as agent.