THE KING’S ILLNESS
THANKS OFFERING
A FUND TO RE RAISED
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/Received this dav at 9.25. a.m.) ; LONDON, April 28. A'grfc'at thanks offering fund for the King’s recovery has been initiated by an anonymous donor, who in a letter
to Lord Standfordham, signed “Audax” said in view of his Majesty’s gracious letter to the people, referring to his long illness and recovery: “I wish to give'expression in some tangible form to the relief and gratitude which 1 share with all his Majesty’s subjects. I should like to make a gift to help onward some cause, which in a special degree has the. King’s personal sympathy and interest, and be of lasting benefit to" the community.” The writer added that a most appropriate object appeared to he King Edward’s -Hospital fund for London, for which purpose he proposed setting aside one hundred thousand guineas, spread oyer seven years, in the hope tliat it will be the nucleus of a large thank offering fund. Lord' Standfordham, after consultation with the King, sent a letter to the fund, saying his Majesty appreciated the kindly thought and generosity of “ Audax ” and shared the hope that the gift he the nucleus of a larger fund. The King’s illness had brought home to him more clearly than ever, the resources of modern medical science and the value of devoted nursing. Medical science owes much of its development to the gr„eat hospital, which also constitutes ah admirable training ground for the nursing profession. The Secretaries of the Hospital fund announce they are opening a thank offering fund. *
THE KING’S HEALTH. (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, April 28.
Drs Dawson and Hewett spent four hours with the King. A bulletin was not issued owing to his Majesty’s excellent progress since Lord Dawson’s last visit.
The King is now signing the more important documents, although it is stated the time lias not arrived when a dissolution of the Council of .State will he considered.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1929, Page 5
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