KING’S HEALTH
(United Press Association—By Electric Te'egraph—Copyright). LONDON, February 1(5. It is officially announced that the King has slightly progressed in spite df the cold weather. He has increased in weight since his departure from London. The Duke of York, in a message to the Industrial Welfare Conference, stated the King had begun to smoke again and is now able to cut up his food. An official statement from Craigwell House reports that the King passed a good night. He is cheerful though the cold necessitates spending the day in bed. The Prince of Wales rea-hoU Craigwell at 10.-10, driving himself in a big car, and went immediately to hi* father’s bedroom.
WINTRY WEATHER EFFECTS. [Received this day at 8 a.in.; LONDON, February In. The King had a quiet day, hut the severity of the weather compels the closing of the windows. Thus His .Majesty -4s deprived of the benefit of the sea air. The wind at night time rattling the windows greatly disturbed Ji is rest. It- is emphasised that the King lia.s not reached convalescence owing to weakness, hut is able to walk across the room in order to lie weighed. Craigwell House was built'for a summer residence. ft is extremely had luck to encounter such weather. Yesterday night’s heavy snow at Bognor was followed to-night by a sharp frost.
KING’S PROGRESS A RESTFUL'DAY. RUGBY. Fob. 17. It is announced at Craigwell House. Bognor this evening that following a restful night the King had a good day and is progressing satisfactorily.. Ihe sun shone practically all day and the King was able to sit by the open window of his room To-day was the first occasion on which His .Majesty was able to sit up continuously for some hours. Dr Hoitt came from London and supplied luminous ray treatment.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1929, Page 5
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