CHRISTMAS AT HOME

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXX, Issue 301, 28 December 1935, Page 8

CHRISTMAS AT HOME

MILDEST WEATHER SINCE 1931

ROYAL FAMILY PARTY

By Telegraph—Copyright—Press Assn LONDON, Dec. 26.

Christmas in England proved to be the mildest since 1931. Nevertheless, traces of the intense pre-Christ-mas cold were so pronounced that the Serpentine Swimming Club was obliged to postpone its Christmas race for the first time in 40 years, as the ice had not thawed.

The Royal Family partook of the traditional Christmas dinner of turkey, beef and pudding. After the King's Empire broadcast they assembled in the ballroom at Sandringham, where a large illuminated Christmas tree was laden with gifts. Their Majesties attended Holy Communion at Sandringham Church in the morning. The King appeared to be delighted with greetings from hundreds gathered in the Park. The Miles quadruplets were also a centre of attention. Cameramen invaded the nursery and filmed the daily-decorated room and little cots, at the end of which stockings were crammed with gifts from all parts of Britain. The quadruplets were brought to the microphone and their cries were registered. It was a busy Christmas for London firemen, 30 fires being reported on Christmas Eve and Cluristmas Day. Accidents included the death of three from the crew of five of a trawler wrecked in heavy seas while attempting to enter Aberdeen Harbour.

GREATER SPENDING

DEMAND ON BANKS’ CASH

LONDON, Dec. 26.

An indication that Britain is spending more, notably during Christmas week, was furnished by Lombard street on Tuesday, with the unexpected action of the clearing banks in calling in funds before the holidays, necessitating borrowing from the Bank of England.