Since you may have missed the item below on the
web-site, I am reproducing it for members of the Mailbase.
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Mrs Averil Murray has written
to us about a silk-covered souvenir programme for "The Absent-Minded
Beggar" she has
discovered among her late father's books. It was printed in 1899, and presented
by Lily Langtry at the Garrick Theatre to raise money for the families of the
men fighting in the South African War.
The programme, which is in
excellent condition, includes the words of the poem printed in RK's handwriting,
and the famous drawing of "a gentleman in kharki". Mrs Murray is glad to offer
it to Kipling collectors. If you are interested in acquiring it, please write to
her at Collum End Farm, 88 Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 0PD, or
telephone to 01242 528008.
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Good wishes
to all, John R
