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Alan (to his mother, who is busy with a heavy house-cleaning).





"'The proclamation, however, as given in a later message, reads thus:—To My Beloved People: As I shall be prevented by illness from exercising my royal power for some time, I order, by Article 69 of the Constitution, that so long as my cure lasts the Crown Prince Alexander shall govern in my name. On this occasion I recommend my dear fatherland to the care of the Almighty.

(Signed) .'"

"On this occasion" is perhaps a little invidious.

Two consecutive books in The Western Daily Press list of publications received:—

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The boxing boom continues.