GREAT BRITAIN: King to Coast

The major infection in George V's right lung, which almost caused his Death (TIME, Dec. 24) was announced last week to be entirely cured. Thereupon preparations were made to speed His Majesty by motor ambulance down to the Sussex seaside, 65 miles from London's fogs.

For the mere pittance of 40 guineas ($200) a week, the Crown will rent sumptuous Craigwell House, in Aldwick Village near Bognor-on-Sea. A private beach, an electric organ, a private cinema-theatre, and hot & cold running salt & fresh water will be at His Majesty's disposal. Ap propriately...

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