Trimon Shappe came to lunch, discuss situation with China and Tibetan history more generally [Diary Vol. X, p. 91]
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Discusses the legend of Uncle Tompa with Palhese [Diary Vol. X, p.92]

Cross-refers to previous diary entries [05/05/1921] concerning the meaning of the term ‘lama’ [Diary Vol. X, p. 92]

Buriat Lama came to tea with Bell - conversation summarised [Diary Vol. X, pp. 93-94]

Comments on difficulty of ‘reasoning’ with some Tibetans over development of the army [Diary Vol. X, pp. 94-95]

Kusho Surkang came to tea with two of his boys, aged 11 and 7 - discuss historical relations between Tibet, China and India and custom of people of Amdo, until recently, of putting a copy of the Jokhang inscription from the doring there in their fields to prevent flooding; also discuss the introduction of Buddhism into Tibet [Diary Vol. X, pp. 95-97]

The new shappe Ngarpo came to lunch - discuss pilgrims from southern Amdo in Lhasa; discusses historical relations with China and Nepal and proposed increase in the size of the army; also summarises discussion with Neto Jongpen about the various responsibilities of the Tsetrung officials [Diary Vol. X, pp. 97-100]

Comments on poplar trees in Lhasa and their uses; continues outline of ceremony of offering ‘Trung Cha’ or ‘Presence Tea’ to the order of Tsetrung; relates conversation with Palhese on the Tsondu [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 1-3]

Comments in diary on temperature and weather conditions [Diary Vol. XI, p. 3]

Nepalese Represetative called on Bell - discuss Newars in Lhasa; Bell visits Norbu Lingka with Namjhung Jamadar and Athal - both orderlies - specifically to give advice about the cultivation of English flowers [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 4-5]

Visits the Jokhang with Neto Jongpen at 5.30 pm. Describes the repainting of frescoes around the Nangkhor; comments on problem of lack of rain; discusses Tibetan history with Palhese. Parkang Shappe came to lunch and discusses a number of issues, including the army, with Bell [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 5-10]
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Discusses the Dalai Lama’s daily routine with Palhese [Diary Vol. XI, p. 10]

Khan Sahib Faizalla, head of Ladakhi community, visited Bell for tea [Diary Vol. XI, p. 11]

Rides out to the lingka of the Karmashar Oracle in the morning with the Tsendron and Palhese - Rabden stayed on for the possession of a lesser medium later in the day. Went to the river bank where people are offering incense; rode through three or four lingka and takes photographs. Gives further comments relating to the frescoes at the Jokhang [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 11-14]
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Tsarong Shappe invited Kennedy to his house in the evening to watch merry-makers returning from the lingkas at the end of the festival days. Bell congratulates Neto Jongpen on his getting the post of Depon. Bell comments that his bearer Pasang cannot find a tailor to repair one of Bell’s coats because of the festivities [Diary Vol. XI, p.15]

Palhese and Bell ride together in the afternoon - discuss songs sung when carrying heavy weights, minerals and musk [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 16-18]

Kennedy, Laden La and Bell lunch with Lonchen Shokang - did not leave till 7 pm. Kennedy treated the Lonchen today for a problem with his feet. Ku Surkang lent Bell an abridged history of Tibet [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 19-21]

Comments that the Tsendron has not taken a holiday for twenty five years [Diary Vol. XI, p. 21]

Comments on temperature. Summarises the discussions had with Chikyak Khenpo on the previous day at lunch - Tibetan history and customs [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 22-25]

Chikyak Khenpo lunched with Bell and Mission [Diary Vol. XI, pp. 22-23]