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Commemorative programme reproducing the poem ‘The Absent-Minded Beggar’ by Rudyard Kipling, 1899. Silk, published by the Daily Mail Publishing Company in aid of wives and children of the reservists, 1899. With photo portrait of Kipling on the cover, and inside an illustration after Richard Caton Woodville entitled ‘A gentleman in kharki’; [sic]. Associated with Boer War (1899-1902). Special edition with printed text: ‘This souvenir is presented by Mrs. Langtry on the occasion of the 100th performance of the “Degenerates” at the Garrick Theatre. For permission to use Mr. Kipling’s poem Mrs. Langtry has made to the “Daily Mail” a contribution of £100 for the benefit of the wives and children of the reservists fighting in South Africa.’

Boer War (1899-1902)