MARYS’ GIFT TO THE QUEEN.
V BUCKINGHAM PALACE. June Bth, 1911* I thanh most warmly dU the Marys in, the Empire who have so contributed to the gift, which has been presented to me* The thought of the affectionate impulse which prompted it has, T cam assure you, deeply touched me. The beautiful 'lnsignia, of 'tTie Garter, and 'the pictures of the King and my son whith will form the personal part of the gift, wiU be treasured by me throughout my life, and wiU be handed down as precious heirlooms to those who come after,-me. I look forward with special satisfaction $o 'devoting the remainder of this noble present to a charitable object in which I am greatly interested.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7871, 5 August 1911, Page 11
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120MARYS’ GIFT TO THE QUEEN. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7871, 5 August 1911, Page 11
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