KING'S ILLNESS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 31 July 1929, Page 5

KING'S ILLNESS

FURTHER IMPROVEMENT (United Press Association—By fileotrt* Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian Jfress Association— United Hervioe) LONDON, 30th July. A bulletin on the King's condition states that His Majesty lias further improved during the past week. The abscess cavity remains free from virulent discharge. The process of healing lias now begun, but must of necessity oe gradual. SYNOD REFERENCE The following reference to the King's illness was made by the Bishop of Nelson at the Cathedral last night in his capacity as president of Synod : "The widespread sympathy, which has been spontaneously expressed throughout the world, with His .Majesty the King in his prolonged and serious indisposition, has been one of the finest illustrations of the truth that the highest moral authority is won by a life consecrated to the service nf others. His Majesty's unswerving sense of duty, his courage in the presence of national adversity, his practical interest in social and religious problems, his reverence for the memory of those who gave their lives in the war. his fidelity Ui the highest ideals of (he British race, and his sincere religious outlook upon all that life involves, has been a signal example to mankind. During his protracted illness his fortitude was of no small assistance to the physicians, surgeons and nurses, who were in attendance. The recurrence of his indisposition which necessitated the postponement of the thanksgiving serviee. called us to continue our intercessions on his behalf. Happily the setback was only temporary and now that the official thanksgiving service has been held, we shall continue our customary intercessions thai he be preserved long to reign over us in health and peace. Amidst our prayers and thoughts we also remember Her Majesty Queen Mary, that gracious lady for whose motherly example the nation does not cease to give thanks."