KING'S NEW HOME

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16874, 11 February 1929, Page 8

KING'S NEW HOME

SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER NO UNDUE FATIGUE (Britis-h Official Wireless.) Rec. noon. RDGP.V, Feb. 10. Immediately following the nmlm lance ear en route In I'.ognor were four automooiles in which lire King's equerry, Hie Muster of the Household, doctors and oilier olUeials, including ambulance men, travelled. The Queen left the Palace a few minutes after the King. Her reception was exceptionally warm-hearted, and she smiled happily and bowed continually in acknowledgment of cheers. A bulletin issued at 6 p.m. to-day, and signed by Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson, reads as follows: "His Majesty the King bad a good night, and the improvement continues. Although i lie King tired somewhat towards the end of his Iwo hours and 50 minutes' in the ambulance car yesterday from Buckingham Palace to Craigwell House, I'.oguor. he was aide to take, a light luncheon shortly after arrival, and later he enjoyed a. sound and natural sleep for nearly four hours."

Later in I lie evening a further bulletin signed bv Sir Stanley Dawson slated :

"His Majesty the King travelled to Craigwell House without undue fatigue, and bis general condition is satisfactory."

The route followed yesterday by the Royal ambulance car was the most direct 'one. via- Lcalhcrbead, Dorking, and Pullborough. Twice on the journey the ear slowed down to .permit of the King taking nourishment. The Queen arrived *at Craigwell Mouse half an hour before the ambulance, and was at the door to meet the King. Her Majesty, with tender interest, watched the removal of the King from the ambulance lo the cheerful room in which it is hoped lie will derive benefit from the sun's I'iivs and sea air.

Tt was reported Ibis morning I,bat [he King bad passed a good night, and is progressing satisfactorily.

(Flee. Tel. Copyright- United Press Assn.l (Australian ami X.Z. Press Association.) The King's first day at: Bognoi.' was of the quietest order, as it is desirable that be get as much rest as possible. Only the Queen and the doctors were allowed to see, him. The Queen sat a considerable time at bis bedside, which is so placed that the King is able to look on the sea. The weather is overcast., and there is considerable rain. II was thought that the roar of the sea might disturb His Majesty, but doubts were dispelled bv the fact that His Majesty slept better than at any time during bis illness. All concerned are delighted with bis condition following the journey. There? are high hopes that the ionic of Hie sea air will quickly restore him to convalescence. Lord' Dawson motored specially from London to sign the bulletin, but be is not expected at Bognor again for several days. In the. meantime no bulletin will be issued.