Will Lynch buys more shorts, preparing for warmer weather in new post--perhaps Cairo, Egypt. He hears that probable sailing date for repatriation of diplomats will be June 29. Roselyn
June 24, 1942. Wednesday. 199th Day.
Good weather.
Sailing date still indefinite.
Called at American School where Farina, Rolled Oats and Cracked Wheat are still being doled out.
June 25, 1942. Thursday. 200th Day.
Nice weather.
Delivered another suitcase to Schrapf-Guenther & Co., as only 3 are said allowable on the bus to the boat, now said to sail next Monday, 29th of June.
Bought from Wm. Yu, for CRB$20.00 (China Bank), another pair of khaki shorts. He will put on a buckle strap and another hip pocket, and have it ready tomorrow by 10:00.
Beat A.M. at rummy.
June 26, 1942. Friday. 201st Day.
Nice weather.
Got another pair of shorts, khaki from Wm.Yu--CRB $20.00 . Seems we are to embark next Monday, 29th--maybe?
British in North Africa seem to have taken a licken'. Wonder what ails 'em?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
WR Lynch Days 197 and 198
Will Lynch says there is still much conjecture about the sailing date for exchange with Japanese diplomats. Roselyn
June 22, 1942. Monday. 197th Day.
Big news is postponement from Wednesday to Saturday, maybe, of sailing of SS Conte Verde. We are all agog as to reason and much surmising.
Deadline for conversion of "old money" to "new money" at 2 old for 1 new has been extended a few days. It's equal to a 50% capital levy, a slick trick if it works, but brought with an awful headache - if? It is "major chizzlin". (Meaning cheating or taking advantage.)
June 23, 1942. Tuesday. 198th Day.
Nice weather.
Went to 69 Chusan Road with A.M. and got CRB$80 (Chinese Bank) refused from Mr. Turner in Room 4, House 47, 1285 Joffre.
Walked aplenty.
Thence back and A.M. bought a quart brick of what is called "ice cream" and 1/2 pound of wafers, and we had a feed at A.M's room No. 1, No. 12 Seymour Road, The Berkeley.
Chusan is in Jewish refugee sector, Honkew.
Much conjecture regarding our sailing date!
Washed out a pair of sox, a handkerchief and a coat shirt. I'm some "washee man"! (Will Lunch was used to having his laundry done by a Chinese man servant).
June 22, 1942. Monday. 197th Day.
Big news is postponement from Wednesday to Saturday, maybe, of sailing of SS Conte Verde. We are all agog as to reason and much surmising.
Deadline for conversion of "old money" to "new money" at 2 old for 1 new has been extended a few days. It's equal to a 50% capital levy, a slick trick if it works, but brought with an awful headache - if? It is "major chizzlin". (Meaning cheating or taking advantage.)
June 23, 1942. Tuesday. 198th Day.
Nice weather.
Went to 69 Chusan Road with A.M. and got CRB$80 (Chinese Bank) refused from Mr. Turner in Room 4, House 47, 1285 Joffre.
Walked aplenty.
Thence back and A.M. bought a quart brick of what is called "ice cream" and 1/2 pound of wafers, and we had a feed at A.M's room No. 1, No. 12 Seymour Road, The Berkeley.
Chusan is in Jewish refugee sector, Honkew.
Much conjecture regarding our sailing date!
Washed out a pair of sox, a handkerchief and a coat shirt. I'm some "washee man"! (Will Lunch was used to having his laundry done by a Chinese man servant).
Saturday, February 18, 2012
WR Lynch WW II Diary Days 195, 196 and 197.
As the American Consular diplomatic exchange in Shanghai nears, the people are exchanging "gifts" to "remember you by". The definition of a "topee" is that it is a pith helmet. I never did learn the identification of A.M. Roselyn
June 20, 1924. Saturday. 195th Day.
Warm.
Recovered my topee, and will give it to Bg. for similar one received from him.
With A.M., saw "Private Life of Henry VIII" at Cathay.
A.M. now lives at the Berkeley and is more content.
Tomorrow is last day to exchange old Fapi for new Chinese Bank money.
June 21, 1942. Sunday. 196th Day.
? ? Missed!
June 22, 1942. Monday. 197th Day.
Warm.
Capt. Tornroth wanted my parasol to "remember you by". I similar countered, and he gave me a good suit, 2 pieces, of silk pajamas, pongee (silk). A.M. got a big doll, Chinese, rag. A.M. somehow had a pair of men's silk pajamas, and insisted I take 'em. I did.
At 6:00 had tea at Circle Sportif Francaise. Did quite well today.
June 20, 1924. Saturday. 195th Day.
Warm.
Recovered my topee, and will give it to Bg. for similar one received from him.
With A.M., saw "Private Life of Henry VIII" at Cathay.
A.M. now lives at the Berkeley and is more content.
Tomorrow is last day to exchange old Fapi for new Chinese Bank money.
June 21, 1942. Sunday. 196th Day.
? ? Missed!
June 22, 1942. Monday. 197th Day.
Warm.
Capt. Tornroth wanted my parasol to "remember you by". I similar countered, and he gave me a good suit, 2 pieces, of silk pajamas, pongee (silk). A.M. got a big doll, Chinese, rag. A.M. somehow had a pair of men's silk pajamas, and insisted I take 'em. I did.
At 6:00 had tea at Circle Sportif Francaise. Did quite well today.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
WR Lynch WW II Diary Days 192, 193 and 194.
Will Lynch is late reporting in, and found Japanese guards were looking for him. Roselyn.
June 17, 1942. Wednesday. 192nd Day.
Rained.
Had super-excellent chow at Jimmy's "Mandarin Inn". Gorgeous joint. Present were Mr. and Mrs. James, A. Murphy, Mr. Parks and myself.
Was late reporting back and Japanese guards were looking for me at my room 903.
June 18, 1942. Thursday. 193rd Day,
Some rain. Warm.
Tonight's paper says we embark June 24, next Wednesday.
Helped A.M. move today to "Berkley", No. 12 Seymour Road.
Won cribbage 3-2 from Mr. Groves and lost one, tied one and won 3 checkers off JBS.
June 19, 1942. Friday. 194th Day.
Rainy and warm.
Had new rubber heels put on my shoes.
Saw G. Giliberto, 112 Vallon.
Much talk anent impending repatriation, now scheduled for next Wednesday, 24th June.
Am not sure how much Military Yen to take as I don't know whether stewards will be Japanese or Italian. (I assume he means for tips and paying the stewards).
June 17, 1942. Wednesday. 192nd Day.
Rained.
Had super-excellent chow at Jimmy's "Mandarin Inn". Gorgeous joint. Present were Mr. and Mrs. James, A. Murphy, Mr. Parks and myself.
Was late reporting back and Japanese guards were looking for me at my room 903.
June 18, 1942. Thursday. 193rd Day,
Some rain. Warm.
Tonight's paper says we embark June 24, next Wednesday.
Helped A.M. move today to "Berkley", No. 12 Seymour Road.
Won cribbage 3-2 from Mr. Groves and lost one, tied one and won 3 checkers off JBS.
June 19, 1942. Friday. 194th Day.
Rainy and warm.
Had new rubber heels put on my shoes.
Saw G. Giliberto, 112 Vallon.
Much talk anent impending repatriation, now scheduled for next Wednesday, 24th June.
Am not sure how much Military Yen to take as I don't know whether stewards will be Japanese or Italian. (I assume he means for tips and paying the stewards).
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
WR Lynch WW II Diary Days 189, 190 and 191.
Will Lynch buys clothes more suitable for the warmer climate he expects later. He sees Japanese planes fly in formation over his hotel in Shanghai. Roselyn
June 14, 1942. Sunday. 189th Day
Cooler.
Saw the movie "Hollywood Party" at Roxy. It was for the "eye and ear".
Played checkers with JBS. I won 4 games and drew 1 or 2, forget which.
June 15, 1942. Monday. 190th Day
Warm.
Wore first "shorts" today and like them o.k.
Had one pair of khaki long pants cut down. Plus a Hawaiian coat shirt and am quite cool.
Beat JBS at checkers 3-1.
Got two free tickets for chorus at Roxy next Sunday morning, 10:00 a.m.
Butterscotch at Chocolate Shop is CRB (China Bank) $18.00 a box. I got 1/4 pound today for CRB $3.60, as it was sale day, at 20% discount.
June 16, 1942. Tuesday. 191st Day.
Warm.
Bought coat shirt for CRB $3.30.
Omitted dinner (supper) as tummy wasn't too good. Also bad throat.
Much talk of date of departure.
Saw 14 Japanese planes pass over our hotel in formation about noon.
June 14, 1942. Sunday. 189th Day
Cooler.
Saw the movie "Hollywood Party" at Roxy. It was for the "eye and ear".
Played checkers with JBS. I won 4 games and drew 1 or 2, forget which.
June 15, 1942. Monday. 190th Day
Warm.
Wore first "shorts" today and like them o.k.
Had one pair of khaki long pants cut down. Plus a Hawaiian coat shirt and am quite cool.
Beat JBS at checkers 3-1.
Got two free tickets for chorus at Roxy next Sunday morning, 10:00 a.m.
Butterscotch at Chocolate Shop is CRB (China Bank) $18.00 a box. I got 1/4 pound today for CRB $3.60, as it was sale day, at 20% discount.
June 16, 1942. Tuesday. 191st Day.
Warm.
Bought coat shirt for CRB $3.30.
Omitted dinner (supper) as tummy wasn't too good. Also bad throat.
Much talk of date of departure.
Saw 14 Japanese planes pass over our hotel in formation about noon.
Monday, February 13, 2012
WR Lynch WW II Diary Days 186, 187 and 188.
To his dismay, Will lynch learns departure date has been postponed for 10 days. Roselyn
June 11, 1942. Thursday. 186th Day.
Warm to hot.
Our baggage was taken by Schraff, Buenther to their godown. I had 1 trunk, 2 bags, and a suitcase.
In afternoon we were informed sailing date postponed from 16th to 26th. Darn! I have retained enough gear, so I can "live out of my retained gear", fortunately, for a while.
A.M. called
I still have a bit of a sore throat.
June 12, 1942. Friday. 187th Day.
Hot.
Bought a Hawaiian "coat shirt" for CRB $28.50 (about US 80 cents.) at Wing Sun Co., 155 Seymour Road. Quite a good garment.
Good chow at 3:00 p.m., at Mrs. J.J. James. A. Murphy and 2 James girls present.
Back to cell 903 (his hotel room) by 7:30 p.m.
June 13, 1942. Saturday. 188th Day.
Nothing to report.
Cocktail party at Stanton's to "drink up the remains".
June 11, 1942. Thursday. 186th Day.
Warm to hot.
Our baggage was taken by Schraff, Buenther to their godown. I had 1 trunk, 2 bags, and a suitcase.
In afternoon we were informed sailing date postponed from 16th to 26th. Darn! I have retained enough gear, so I can "live out of my retained gear", fortunately, for a while.
A.M. called
I still have a bit of a sore throat.
June 12, 1942. Friday. 187th Day.
Hot.
Bought a Hawaiian "coat shirt" for CRB $28.50 (about US 80 cents.) at Wing Sun Co., 155 Seymour Road. Quite a good garment.
Good chow at 3:00 p.m., at Mrs. J.J. James. A. Murphy and 2 James girls present.
Back to cell 903 (his hotel room) by 7:30 p.m.
June 13, 1942. Saturday. 188th Day.
Nothing to report.
Cocktail party at Stanton's to "drink up the remains".
Sunday, February 12, 2012
WR Lynch WW II Diary Days 184 and 185.
Will Lynch was notified State Department was asking for volunteers for reassignment to posts in Africa, Near East and India. Roselyn
June 9, 1942. Tuesday. 184th Day.
Warmer.
Had tiffin with Reni Nieh.
Tea at French Club with Mrs. M. Krahmaloff, a widow of a bit over a year.
Got mimeo copy of notice regarding leaving for repatriation, to be about 16th.
And C.G. informed me of receipt of inquiry from State Department for volunteers for reassignment to posts in Africa, Near East and India. I agreed to go any place, but suggested a salary readjustment. He said he'd take it up when he arrived in Washington.
June 10, 1942. Wednesday. 185th Day.
Hot.
Packing, packing! Gosh! What a job.
Sore throat.
Musical supper tonight.
I ought to be better tomorrow.
Station from Hankow called.
Later I went out to American School site, as Red Cross doles out cracked wheat, Farina and Rolled Oats gratis to American citizens. Lots of people are discovering they are Americans that didn't care much previously.
June 9, 1942. Tuesday. 184th Day.
Warmer.
Had tiffin with Reni Nieh.
Tea at French Club with Mrs. M. Krahmaloff, a widow of a bit over a year.
Got mimeo copy of notice regarding leaving for repatriation, to be about 16th.
And C.G. informed me of receipt of inquiry from State Department for volunteers for reassignment to posts in Africa, Near East and India. I agreed to go any place, but suggested a salary readjustment. He said he'd take it up when he arrived in Washington.
June 10, 1942. Wednesday. 185th Day.
Hot.
Packing, packing! Gosh! What a job.
Sore throat.
Musical supper tonight.
I ought to be better tomorrow.
Station from Hankow called.
Later I went out to American School site, as Red Cross doles out cracked wheat, Farina and Rolled Oats gratis to American citizens. Lots of people are discovering they are Americans that didn't care much previously.
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