Will Lynch speaks of at least three value denominations of money in Shanghai during this time: US (united States), Chinese (Old Chinese), and C.R.B. paper money (Chinese Reserve Bank). Another is called "FAPI, and seems to be some kind of paper money issued by the Japanese. This causes the "money situation to be very bad." Roselyn
May 24, 1942. Sunday. 168th Day.
Too warm.
Attended a party at 4:00 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. Fowles, Nanking Road. Good eats and drinks. A group picture was taken.
At 7:45, a cocktail party at Room 924, by Mr. Hunt.
At 2:00 - 3:40, won 2 games of Rummy off A.M.
May 25, 1942. Monday. 169th Day.
Nice weather.
Couldn't get Swiss Consulate on the phone, so went down, but as it was a holiday (Whitsuntide) Mr. Essig and Ruf were not in. So I could make no arrangements to get my furniture out to send to auction.
Money situation here is bad. Chinese $ is being replaced by CRB, (Chinese Reserve Bank) paper money, and is adding untold misery to the populace.
In afternoon, went to Route D four to a tea party.
Am renting, at Ch $40.00 a month, a little radio.
Was a bit wet this afternoon.
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