THE WHITE PERIL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 283, 22 April 1913, Page 8

THE WHITE PERIL.

TO TRY FRIEDMANN CURE.

PATIENT GOING TO BERLIN.

Wanganui, April 16.

A Wanganui resident, suffering from consumption, lias been in communication with Dr. Friedmann with regard to the latter's treatment, and has arranged with the German specialist to go to Berlin to be treated there.

On the matter being brought under public notice by friends of the patient, the public were quick to realise that it was a case, not only deserving of help on its individual merits, but that it would confer a boon on the Dominion at large in that, for the expenditure of a comparatively small sum, it would be practically demonstrated whether the cure is likely to be efficacious or not. While encouraging other sufferers, if successful, it would save them from the expense and disappointment if it proved otherwise. There was, consequently, a steady response to an appeal for funds, this response taking the shape of a benefit entertainment, and the necessary sum has been raised and vested in a trustee. The latter has communicated with the Chief Health Officer oh the matter,, asking him to arrange that no difficulties be put in the way of the patient in regard to travelling and landing at ports •en route.

Dr. Valintine has replied recognising the value of the venture as a demonstration for the benefit of other New Zealand patients, and stating that if certain precautions are taken, no difficulty will be put in the way of the patient's journey to Berlin.