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"A GOLDEN VISTA”

A scheme for the rejuvenation of elderly ladies was recently mon- tioned during the hearing of a case against the proprietor of a West- end health institute, tried before. Mr. Justice Finlay in the King's Bench Division.

was

ment at the reduced fae of $100 for. eighty treatments. She denied that there was any change in her treatment of the plaintiff after the money was paid. In fact, she de- clared, Mias McCalman told her sho was the only one who had done her any good, and that she would! have another course when that one There was never a -was ended. word of complaint from the plaintiff.

In reply to Mr. Joy, Miss Walton denied that continuous treatment: Plaintiff in the action was Miss

was even mentioned. After telling the plaintiff of the "wonderful Annette Mary McCalman, of Pound Close, Twyning, Tewkesbury, and partnership" she had in view, the. plaintiff, with fears in her eyes, she claimed damages for an alleged breach of contract from Miss Anne said, "You will be so occupied that Walton, of the Radiant Health you won't have time for me," but

"I assured her that she would have| Institute, Wigmore-street, W.

The ailegation was denied.

first attention."

The "golden viata" (as counsel Mr. H. II. Joy, K.C., and Mr. described it) did not come to pass, H. H. Maddocks (instructed by, however, said the defendant. She! Messrs. Waterhouse and Co.) were was deceived by It. It was not to" for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. G. be a partnership with a medical man, Gardland (instructed by Mesara, but she was going to help one in Robins, Hay, Waters, and Hay) his work of rejuvenation by under- appeared for the defendant.

Mr. Joy explained that Miss taking the physical exercises. McCalman

suffering from Mr.. Joy: If he were very busy torticollis in September, 1027, and with the elderly ladies who were to came to London. to consult a be rejuvenated, you were to assist specialist. As a result she agreed, him; and when these wealthy wo- to take a three months" course of men came you were to do the mas- treatment with the defendant at a sage part of the treatment ?—No, fee of £100. During the treat. I was to give the curative rhythm. ment it appeared that Miss Walton He was to send me his 'cases, just

Lord Dawson, Sir had become interested in a scheme as

Thomas Horder, and Sir James Purves- for the rejuvenation of elderly women, who were to pay £500 for Stewart did, and we were to share

the fees. "Defend- ant was so pro-occupied by this' Mr. Joy: Would these wealthy golden vista," declared Mr. Joy, women have preference over humble "that she neglected the plaintiff." patients at a guinea a time 7- On Nov. 26 she sent Miss McCalmna Certainly not. My patients would u letter which stated:

have my first attention because 1 value the co-operation of leading members of the medical profession. taking place in my career and my established myself among medical am a pioneer, and I have plans with regard to your cure, for

a course of treatment.

I am writing to tell you of the immediate developments which are

I

I have you much in mind, and have men. set my heart on getting you well. As I told you, great and wonder. ful good fortune is coming into my life in the New Year, which will Just mean everything in the wider development of my work, to which my life is dedicated.

This, happening to miraculously and unexpectedly, necessitates a little, alteration in my urrange ments with you, but even that will

In reply to other questions, đư fendant added that the whole a flash" In scheme "happened in the course of ten days.

Counsel: When this "golden: vista" flashed upon you why did you not tell your patient that, in the circumstances, you would have to go away for a rest, and would resume in the new year 2-1 only) decided to go the day before I

be for your gain, as you will after-sent the letter, and I expected Miss iwards see. As I am feeling the McCalman to come on the following

reaction of my removal, and have

had hardly one day off this year.

I am taking a holiday until Christ

mas.

day.

His lordship, giving judgment for the defendant, held that there was

a contract between the parties,

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garded that agreement.

as a breach of the suggesed a temporary break in the treatment, and envisaged a con- tinuance at a later date. He A Three Months' Course

thought the plaintiff had used that Miss McCalman, in evidence, sald letter to get rid of the treatment,' that in September last year she with which she was dissatisfied, so. was concerned about her health and as to go to someone else. consulted Sir James Purves- Judgment was accordingly en- Stewart, who gave her a letter of tered for the defendant, with introduction to the defendant. [a costs. that letter he told the defendant that she (witness) was suffering) from muscular spasms in the neck; and jaw, and he suggested a course of relaxation exercises.

She took

the letter to the Radiant Health Institute, Wigmore-street, and saw Mias Walton. The defendant told

STANDARD TIME.

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her that she had treated similar · Sunrise and Sunset in Hong cases before, and anid that a threo Kong for December, months' course of treatment would (standard time of the 120th Meri- be necessary. Witness agreed to dian, East of Greenwich), le as have that course and to pay £100 follow-

for eighty treatments, and paid

Sunrise. Sunset.

450 on account. She also took Dec. [rooms in London in order that she? could visit the defendant's place) daily. That daily treatment con- tinued until the latter part of No- vember, when she paid the del fendant the £50 balance due on the course.

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"After that," continued plaintiff, ["l noticed that Miss Walton seemed preoccupied, and very delighted with something on her mind. said to her: "You seem pleased 15 about something,' and she told me of a wonderful golden future, and of a scheme for the rejuvenation ofį elderly ladies, but it would not be ready until the new year. said it would be a very expensive treatment, which would bring in a great deal of monoy."

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6.53 5.40

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6.57

5.43

She also

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Mr. Joy: Did it seem that her preoccupation continued while she was treating you 1-Yes, it "did, decidedly. She told me she would give me some new exercises, but did 27 not do so. Plaintiff said she had 28 the are-ray treatment only about 29- six times; otherwise the treatment) 80 consisted of rubbing and stretching 81 and deep-breathing exercises.

Proceeding to speak

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