SHORT OF CASH.
THEIR MAJESTIES' DILEMMA. 'itxir o> the taxsL" ■ LONDON, February 19: •An amusing incident occurred during the King and Queen's tour of the British Industries Fair yesterday. A Salvationist lass begged a donation for the self-denial fund. Their Majesties stopped smilingly, felt in their ; pockets and purse,, and* then looked helplessly at each, other, having discovered that they were penniless. Members of the entourage came to the rescue with a handsome contribution. The King purchased a fountain pen, insisting on a broad nib. " * Becoming interested in a mechanical race game, the King backed a white horse and the Queen a black ' horse. Other members- of the party pinned their faith on- different colours. Tnere was loud laughter when the black won arid the white came last. • '.'■«'. The King and Queen watched the manufacture of tennis balls, and were delighted to learn that British balls were used at the Cannes tournament. —"■Sun."
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 43, 20 February 1926, Page 9
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153SHORT OF CASH. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 43, 20 February 1926, Page 9
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