CONDITION SATISFACTORY

Evening Star, Issue 20058, 26 December 1928, Page 6

CONDITION SATISFACTORY

NO BULLETIN ISSUED Press Association—By TelcgrapJi—"Copyright. LONDON, December 25. (Received December 26, at 10.25 a.m.) in order that the public should not be unduly disturbed over the holidays no bulletin regarding the King’s condition was issued by the Buckingham Palace physicians, but Sir Stanley Hewett (surgeon-apothecary to the King) slated at noon that the Royal patient's condition continued satisfactory, he having passed a lairly comfortable night, with several periods, of good sound sleep. His progress, though slow, was maintained. Meantime, in the churches throughout the country prayers were offered for His Majesty’s recovery. The Queen, Princess Alary, and ■ the Prince of AVnles attended The service in the Palace chapel, alter which the Irish Guards played old English carols, and round the centre , gale 3,000 persons stood bareheaded singing in subdued voices the hymn ‘ Praise the King of Kings.’ Tattered beggars moved in and out the throng pleading lor alms.— Australian Press Association. HAPPY FAMILY REUNION. GOOD TONIC FOR THE KING. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, December 25. (Received December 26, at noon.) For tlie first time since the King’s illness one of tho members of the medical staff in attendance—namely, Lord Dawson of Penn—was missing from the morning consultation at the Palace, but Sir Stanley Hewett and Sir Hugh Rigby spent an hour and aii a 11’ in the sick room. The King received members of the family, including the Duke of Gloucester, who was greatly affected by his fathers changed appearance. The Prince of Wales left tlie Palace on a motor trip, but arranged to return again iji the evening for dinner, at which twelve persons were scheduled to attend. The banquet was most simple, and was given in tho beantihil Chinese room. Medical circle..; consider that the return of tho King’s children in time to spend Christmas with him will go a long way towards his ultimate recovery. London celebrated the holiday with the usual spirits. Despite the drizzling rain on Christmas Eve, many people crowded into Piccadilly, the Strand, and the night clubs did a - rushing business. The stores remained open especially late for tho benefit of those who had left their purchases until the last minute in view o. the seriousness of the King’s illness. —Australian Press Association. CONDITION UN CHAN G ED. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, December 25. (Received December 26, at noon.) It is authoritatively stated that His Majesty’s condition is unchanged.— Australian Press Association-United Service.