KING'S HEALTH.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19666, 9 July 1929, Page 11

KIN G'S HEALTH.

examination. gANDRINGHAM JOURNEY CANCELLED. FOUR DOCTORS CALLED IN. lenfßS mess isaocmio*— M BLicraic TBLKCaAPH-COPTEIttHT.) (Received J:i'y 9th, 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 8. The King's journey to Sandringham been cancelled. All arrangements had been made and the Royal servants nr e actually ut the station when tho journey wan cancelled. Lord Dawson nt called m last night, arid Sir Stnnky Hewett aixl Sir Hugh Rigby to-day joined Dr. Alartyn, who is staying at 08 Palace. When tho news was rumoured a trawd gathered to await tho issuing g t bulletin. A bulletin was later issued as follow: "Buckingham Palace: The yiny was not fatigued by the coremcwvy of thanksgiving. Though his Majesty s «m«al health is in good condition, tbe sinus in the right chest has not jud* satisfactory progress. In order to gain the assistance of a further ray elimination his Majesty's departure for Sendringham has been postponed for a short period." Tt is signed by fiii Stanley Hewett, Dr. Martyn, Sir ffgirh Uißbv. and Lord Dawson. The King's doctors are satisfied that tkre is no cause for alarm, as he is running no temperature and is not •onfined to bed.

[According to previous arrangements bin Majesty was going to Sandring}ttm, his house in Norfolk, this week, to stay for a month. It was considerer probable that he would do some shootfag durin-j the latter part of his stay at Sandringham.] IMPRESSIVE SERVICE AT ABBEY. HIS MAJESTY DEEPLY AFFECTED. (nrraa ?a>BB Astocii-now—■* blectbic TE6F. GRAPH —COPYRIGHT.) LONDON, July 7. Thanksgiving services for the King's recovery wens held in th© churches throughout the Empire to-day. Most of them were modelled upon the service held in Westminster Abbey, at which the King himself, together with the Queen ana eight other members of the Royal Family, was present. Although the principal statesmen of the country, tho Corps Diplomatique, and a great number of representative people were present, there was an absence of uniform and the nave of the Abbey was tilled hy the general public. Hundreds of thousands lined the route from the Palace to the Abbey. The King, who was in an open carriage, with the Queen alongside him, looked strong and well. He smiled delightedly at the acclamations from the dense crowds. Opposite their Majesties wa« the I'rince of Wales, upright, •lert. and smiling happily. Officers of State and diplomats waited in the centre of the great concourse. Every part of the King's Dominions wus represented. The Labour Prime Minister and his colleagues were in tho choir, rulers from the Far Eut, bronzed colonials, and great military and naval leaders. Some of tiia congregation had waited from the previous night. The hvmns were led by the organ and the band of the Grenadier Guards.

Their Majesties were met at the great West door by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Dean of Westminster, the canons and lay officers, *bo were standing in the chancel, and were conducted to their places in the pre*bvt*rv. The King had the Queen on liis right, and behind stood the Duke of Connaught, the Princess Boyal. Princess Victoria, and V iscount liiweeHes. * Perhaps tho most moving moment in the service was when, after a roll of arums, the voice of the Dean rang out from the Chancel. In three sentences he gave voice to the hopes and aspirations of the Empire: ''God save the ling. God save this realm. God tin tig thankful hearts." There was lilence again, followed by a fanfare of trumpets, after which the congregation sang the first verse of the National Anthem. The Archbfchop of Canterbury, in » t»|» of green, stepped forward slowly while the King knelt and bowed his twtd over his scarlet bound book of the Service on the desk before him. His family joined in tho prayers. The trumpets and or«an shrilled again and there arose the Te Deum. While the congregation knelt the Archbishop of Canterbury, grasping hi* crosier, raised his ritsht hand, while «ery head bowed for the Benediction. Slowly the members of the Koyal ftmily left the chancel, as simply as J*«ey had como, and stepped into t heir l«daa to meet a great wave of cheor- »([ from countless thousands. The Abbov bells joyously pealed out »nd there were cries from the crowd of 'God bless you." Tk King'showed that he was deeply touched bv this spontaneous expres«on of loyiiltv and devotion. When they returned'to the Pa'ace their Majwtie» stepped on to the balcony and resumed there for five minutes, acknowledging the cheers. The King, who *tt bareheaded, was obviously affected He bowe<) an ,i turned to the Queen, Wo waved. Then both disappeared. The Abbov service was relayed through the Broadcasting Corporation w the whole country and many •hunches which were equipped with *irelese receivers, incorporated the «bey proceedings in their own serHcej,

Everywhere, on the King's suggesJ*«i, th« offertories were devoted to »» hospitals.—Australian Press Asso■utton, Official Wireless. BUG'S HEARTFELT GRATITUDE. (Received July Bth, 7 p.m.) LONDON, July 8. Lord Btamfordham, private secreVr to the King, sent the following to the Archbishop of CanterWry: '-The King returned from West®m*ter with feelings of thankfulness »M latigfactimi that his earnest deA r * join with his people in the act thanksgiving had been accomplished. Ik n Arehoishop of Canterbury. • Dean ami Chapter of Westminster, *• to all who were responsible for vtying oul t j, e serv i ce( his Majesty his heartfelt gratitude, llws whole ceremony displayed a -SftrK-e, dignity, nnd Tbeauty of holitbri c '' w the setting of the * ;S»« Abbey seemed to complete the tin! thanksgiving offered by the It, . * s P e °ple for all the benont tJ, ° of God."— re# * Association, United

AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL.

LONDON, July 7. Six thousand devout Catholics filled Westminster Cathedral, where Hicch Maas Vas celeb-rated, with the Te Deura, and also special prayers of a moving character. The congregation, at the request of King George, included King Alfonso of Spain, whom the Spanish Embassy staff greeted. He assisted at Mass. Eviery section of the community was represented. Hundreds, including the Lord Mayor, were present at the service at St. Paul's, which was conducted by Dean Inge. A special sermon was delivered at the church of St. Columba, Pont street, by the Rev. Dr. Fleming. In connexion with Thanksgiving Day, delegates to St. Dunstan's Empire Conference for the Blind, including Mr C. Mackenzie, of Auckland, placed a wreath on the Cenotaph on behalf of the Australian and Imperial Forces. —Australian Press Association. SERVICES IN SYDNEY. (Reoeived July Bth, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 8. In practically every church in Sydney yesterday, irrespective of denomination, a thanksgiving service was held to mark the King's return to healthAustralian Press Association. SERVICES THROUGHOUT INDIA. (Received July Bth, 9.50 p.m.) CALCUTTA, July 8. j Throughout India thanksgiving services were attended by large congregations. Collections were made in aid of the Viceroy's thanksgiving fund. — Australian Press Association. ARCHBISHOP OF MEXICO'S FIRST SERVICE. (Received July Bth, 9.50 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, July 8. Dr. Pascual Diaz, the new Archbishop of Mexico, mada his first public appearance on Sunday when he said Mass specially for British Roman Catholics. He preached a sermon giving thanks for the King's recovery-—Australian Press Association. THANKSGIVING IN CANADA. (Received July Bth, 9.50 p.m.) OTTAWA, July 8. Throughout the Dominion of Canada thanksgiving services for the recovery of King George were held in every city, town, and village, and were largely attended. —Australian Press Association, United Service. AT THE SYNGAGOUE. A special thanksgiving service for the recovery of the King was held at the Jewish Synagogue on Sunday morning. Special psalms were read and the Scrolls of the Law were taken from the Ark. A thanksgiving prayer was read, also a prayer for the Royal Family.