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Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1928, Page 4

Tin; King’s health has become a matter of world-wide concern. Practically every nation has associated itself in the concern of the British Empire for the sale return to good health of our monarch, ft is evident the King has bpe/ii grievously ill. We hope that the slight improvement notified is a definite change for the better, and that the corner of the crisis has been turned. King George was a very active monarch, and his personal interest in the welfare of his people has been veryclose a«d intimate. Round about the heart of the Empire whore his going and coming has been so much more observed .it is evident from the bearing of the Londoners that the illness has touched the mass of the people very much. Here in Xew Zealand reputed so highly for its loyalty, the concern has been very widespread, and there is regular and constant enquiry for the a test news. Xew Zealanders will apireei!:ite therfore the disppsition of

the people at Home towards His Majesty, and will recognise that the adherence lo the Royal House, of Windsor. is very general and genuine. King Ceore has been an exemplary father as has been a monarch. The family ties are very pronounced, and the Empire appreciates and admires the sons amt daughters of the Royal household, as part and parcel of a very complete and wholesome domestic circle. To the intimate relationship of the King’s people with the Royal House. Queen ?‘rrlv has also been a special factor in rearing a family so much endeared to the Empire, as a whole. Her influence and guidance must have been all that of a good and wise mother and the family traits which have been brought out are typical of those characteristics which have made the King and Queen alike so popular with the nation. The ciincern and interest felt in His .Majesty’s progress is evidence in ample of the national feeling towards the crowned head. All creeds and classes have combined in the common grief to express their sentiments and feelings in no uncertain manner, and to make il plain that the regard for the royal head of the mil ion is very sincere and deep. It will he good news indeed to find at this stage that the royal patient is making satisfactory progress. I’rohahly it will he slow, hut the people must he patient, and appreciating the fortitude of the King in Ins great trial, will hope that a definite return to the best of health will lie from now on assured.