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first visit to Ears.
in forced residence at Tehran for
ea to commemorate the Valiahd’s
7. The inclusion of the Qawam ul Mulk i
mccii wdantju iu avoia mm. ine Uovernor
General admits that instructions on these matters have been received but
states that they have reference to social contacts only and not to business
dealings sucli as could affect the Imperial Bank of Iran or trade relations.
Ihese matters have affected all foreigners equally and no longer seem to be
inspired solely by the local military authorities.
10. The unveiling of women is now a thing of the past. The “ chaddur ”
is practically never seen and more or less European clothing, is now universal
ly worn by men and women of all classes who appear in public. The Shah’s
Birthday reception might have been in some Eastern European Capital,
but it was noticeable that the sexes kept completely separate. Signs of
western influence, however, have been completely eliminated in other direc
tions. All notices and advertisements in foreign languages have been remov
ed. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, Imperial Bank of Iran, Indian and
Armenian Shops have been instructed to change their English Signboards
and the Hotels their French ones. Cinema notices are all exhibited in Per
sian. To conform with modern ideas, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company ob
tained special permission to include camels in a film taken early in the year
showing views of Persepolis with a tank lorry as an indication of progress.
11. The cancellation of functions at No Rouz and the removal of the
decorations before the Shah’s visit have already been mentioned. As these
fell in Muharrem it was decided, though in each case at the eleventh hour,
to respect religious susceptibilities. It was announced that the Aid-i-Ghurban
and the Aid-i-Ghadir could be celebrated instead of No Rouz.
12. On the occasion of the inspection of Registration offices by a high
official from Tehran in July, all the Mullahs employed there were reported
to be in European dress. So also were a few at the official reception of the
Shah, but many stayed away on that occasion.
13. Despite the haphazard sanitation and lack of discipline in barracks
and the antiquated town drainage and scavenging arrangements, the general
health of the town has been good throughout the year after an epidemic of
influenza in the winter. Fevers and malaria are said to be more prevalent
in the areas where cotton has been introduced. Work on the new Municipal
Hospital was begun but stopped through lack of funds. A small clinic lor
women and children was opened by the Lion and Red Sun orgamsa ion.
Towards the end of the year classes for nurses were begun under the Educa
tion Department, with the co-operation of an American lady teacher, a local
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