[Journal, June 18 to November 26, 1929]
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36 Marovoay along the center row of trees in the main street they had many spheric lanterns. They lit about six thirty and about seven the band reassembled. This time it was backed by a company of negro Seneglois mixed, soldiers with rifles with bayonets fixed. Along their flanks were torch bearers with with every conceivable description which added to flat for there was no wind that night. After playing the Marseillais the Chef de la Province lit some places and the band & its soldier with the torch bearers marched off to follow. Map shows their route. Marovoay River