Gen, Ma was widely entertained by both offcisls' and leading residents, Gen, Ma and his party will travel in a little more comfort, but they will' share the same Moslem food of ie, flour, and mutton which the ship will provide for the entire party. In Kansu, mutton, milk, and noodles varlovg forms comprise the diet of these Chinese Mohammedans, who speak Arable for religious purposes, Persian for social intercourse, and Chinese for business bargaining. Although the ship provides the water and food used on' the trip, the pilgrims themselves will prepare their own meals. For cooking and sleep-Ing on board, and also for the long overland Journey. from Jeddah to Mecca, each pilgrim has with him a cot, blankets, the inevitable. prayer ug, and utensils for cooking, as well og provisions to last the journey.
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