2 JUNE 1923, Page 8

Everyone who admires the great work that Sir Auckland - "Geddes

has accomplished in the past three years for the cause of English-speaking friendship will anxiously await the result of Dr. Wilnier's diagnosis concerning his patient's eye-strain. The great Washington oculist has insisted on Sir Auckland's spending several Weeki of quietude in a darkened room under close observation. Dr. Wilmer is the Pagenstecher of America, and he it was who saved the sight of Lord Grey of Fallodon. The greatest concern has been shown in Washington over Sir Auckland's misfortune, and among the callers at the Embassy has been ex-President Wilson. It is not thought that Sir Auckland's sight will be impaired.

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