Transfusion
of Blood saves life
of C. B. Killmaster
Mr. C. B.
Killmaster, manager of the banking firm of
C. S. Killmaster & Son of Port Rowan, has been seriously ill in
the Victoria Hospital, London. After a consultation held by the
physicians attending Mr. Killmaster, it was decided that only a
transfusion of blood would save his life.
An appeal was made for
someone to supply the blood, and immediately 10 students
volunteered. Dr. Lewis, an intern at the hospital, was selected, and
under the supervision of Dr. Rankin a pint of blood was transfused
to the patient.
For a short time after the
Sterling Bank took over the Killmaster & Son's banking business,
Mr. Killmaster was manager for them, but owing to ill-health was
unable to continue with the work.
At the time, his local
physician advised him to go south, and to have a complete rest.
Since that time until the transfusion of blood took place Mr.
Killmaster failed rapidly. He is now reported to be doing favorably.
