Princess Mary's Christmas Gift

The transcript describes Princess Mary's initiative to provide gifts to soldiers during Christmas 1914. It details the contents of a brass box, including cigarettes, tobacco, and a Christmas card. Non-smokers received writing sets, while Indian troops and nurses received sweets and spices. The gifts were personalized and sent home for safekeeping.

What did Princess Mary do with her allowance?

What was special about the money raised for the gifts?

Describe the contents of the brass box received.

What types of gifts were sent to the Indian troops?

What did the narrator do with their gifts?