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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18640, 18 December 1928, Page 1

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FOURTH EDITION. THE KING’S CONDITION. LONDON, December 17. The King’s condition has been subjected to changes during the course of each day. To-night’s tvport, while distinctly different from what had been hoped, has not unduly increased the anxiety, which those in close touch with’ the King have Clever ceased to feel. llay therapy was again administered, the visits of Dr Woods and Dr Howitt to the Palace lasting half an hour. Sir Hugh Rigby was in consultation with Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Hewetf for over an hour. Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson left at 8.30. Sir Stanley Hewett is remaining. The Prince of Wales, who arrived at eight, and the Duke and Duchess of York and Princess Mary dined with the Queen. The Duke and Duchess are cancelling Wednesday’s arrangements, and are not attending any Christmas entertainments. SCHNEIDER CUE. LONDON, December 17. The Aero Club has received entries from three Italian machines for the Schneider Cup. Entries close on January 1. EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS. LONDON, December 17. •* The Eucharistic Congress at Sydney was truly wonderful. It might be termed a true miracle of faith and piety,” declared the Pope. ‘•Even Australian 11011-Catholic authorities and citizens showed lof.y feelings, hospitality, respect, sympathy uxid benevolence.“

CRICKET. LONDON, December 17. P. F. Warner, writing ill the "Morning Post,” says that two years ago Hammond was in a nursing home at Bristol, where his life hung in the balance. Yet-he told linn inn. 011 c day iie would loigct n.s uvao. s in his future triumphs. la is glad to think that his words have come true. Warner says: "Hammond's position at the crease is a model for all. Gloucestershire may ultimately compare him with Dr Grace. Hamsuperior for great as W. G. was nobody ever called hfm a stylist as exemplified by Hobbs and Woolley. Hammond lias emphasised Australia's urgent need for a fast bowler." STOCK EXCHANGES. AUCKLAND, December IS. Sales on ’Change.—British Tobacco 455; Milne and Clioyee (deb.) 80s; Government 5i per cent Loan, 1036, £lOl 12s 6d. Sales Reported. Renown Collieries (pref.) 2s Sd; Taranaki Oil Cs sd; Ohinemuri Mines Ss 3d; Commercial Bank 30s 9d; .Mount Lyell 39s 6d; New Zealand BiewWELLINGTON, December IS. Sales Reported.—Bank of New South Wales £SO 10s; Southland Frozen Meat £1 18s 6d (two lots).