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cameras came out & wrought execution, natives being eager to pose especially for backsheesh, & before many minutes the 1000 odd men had spread themselves over the city each pursuing his own particular bent. The silk & curio shops were well patronised & in the evening most of the men were ladened with some type of package. Liquor was forbidden the troops so icecreams & lemon drinks were welcomed & saved the situation. We were a party of 8 & first we went to The Bristol where we had iced lemon squash & ordered dinner for 1 P.M. after which we split up into couples. I did some shopping & then per Rickshaw had a run around, taking snaps when something interesting turned up, then some more bargaining, finishing up at the Rendezvous for dinner, where I was much incensed at being asked for payment, 3/-, before being served. Afternoon found us buying some curios, another Rickshaw ride & a motor trip to Victoria Park & Cinnamon Gardens , a very pretty spot about 3 miles