The Nation Relieved

Evening Star, Issue 20059, 27 December 1928, Page 14

The Nation Relieved

Christmas Reunion at Palace

Collapse of Building in France

Situation Improving in Afghanistan

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON”, December 26. The latest bulletins have caused nationwide gratification and an atmosphere of happiness-and relief throughout the Palace. The authorities consider that the most reassuring sign, is that the King is maintaining his strength. The extreme slowness of his progress continues,* and they do not expect any rapid advance. Sir Stanley Hewett still remains at the Palace, where Sir Hugh Rigby consulted with him- this morning. It is considered significant that Lord Dawsou did not attend till the evening, when there was an hour’s consultation. Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson departed immediately after the bulletin.— Australian Press Association. THE ROYAIi FAMILY. Press Association—By Tdigraph—Copyright. LONDON. December 25. The Royal Family visited the King throughout the day. It was a happy Christmas reunion at the Palace, where it is ten years since the Royal Family spent Christinas together. After service' at the Palace Chapel, the Royal Family, except the Prince of Wales, remained to luncheon. The Queen walked in tho Palace grounds in the afternoon. The evening at the Palace was devoted to a family dinner party, at which the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, tho Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, and Princess Mary were present. Sir Stanley Hewett was the only outside guest. Viscount Laseelles was fulfilling engagements at Yorkshire. Princess Elizabeth did not visit the Palace, but she played joyously in her nursery. Elaborate' provision was made at the Palace lor tl;e entertainment of tho staff, the Queen being desirous that tho King’s illness should not interfere with the festivities. Continuing the policy of presenting herself with ' the object most desired at ’ Christmas, Queen Mary selected a seven-linked bracelet of platinum, encircled with cut diamonds, in the three divisions of which were beautiful miniatures of her grandchildren—Princess Elizabeth and the Honourables George and Gerald Laseelles. It is understood that the four re maining divisions will later contain' likenesses of tho Queen’s four sons.—Australian Press Association GOD SAVE THE KING ! Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, December 25. (Received December 27, at 1.30 a.m.) Dr Fleming, preaching at St. Columta’s, said: “ Each day of his illness we have learnt to honour the King more and count him precious. Wo more earnestly than ever pray: * God Save tho King.’ ”—Australian Press Association.