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Went to Idari & took out some cuttings.
Vallance to dinner, took him round the materns afterwards, the procession was very fine &
great numbers. He was much interested.
M went to womens' matern.
Monday 19th February
Adeney arrived, by RAF & Hutchings, Director of Baghdad Technical School, by mail boat.
Muharram procession in morning.
Only Persians entered the square - a few Europeans but not many. One man attacked
another with a sword - a well known bad character.
Rode with Gunn, pleasant ride.
Bridge at Mespers, Reilly & Mrs W staying there.
Office shut.
Tuesday 20th February
Fort.
Spent most of morning taking Hutchings round to see school, buildings etc etc. Pleasant &
intelligent man & very much to the point, went into the RC church, he & Vallance came to
