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B ALAN HARVEY Cana an Press sun Writer

LONDON (CP)-The resignation

.if Sir Winston Churchill as prime

minister and his replacement by if Anthony Eden provided Brit- llu's biggest political news story in 1555-

13 a day of drama April 5, the old warrior drove to Buckingham

Palace and tendered his seals of

office to the Queen. A day later 51; Anthony. three times foreign

secretary and long Sir Winston's faithful deputy, was sworn in as

his successor.

churchill. then 80. had been chief .,( government for a total of eight

wars. seven months and 25 clays.

pi. retirement had been long ex-

pected. END OF AN ERA

An era ended with the change. but few were able to follow the events closely at the time. A news- papr strike stilled presses. in the London area and even the crowds outside the palace could not be

sure what was happening.

The shuffle solved the big im- ponderable of British politics. ended years of suspense for Sir Anthony and paved the way for an In the voting May 26 under the new

early general election.

leader, the Conservative party

strengthened its hold on govern- ment by winning a majority of some 60 seats in the House of

Commons.

The clear victory broke the vir- lual political stalemate prevailing for the last five years and muked between Conservatives and Labor the first time in 90 years that the party in power increased its ma-

jority in a general election.

in the last previous country-wide vole, held in October, 1951. the Conservatives under plain Winston Churchill had converted I Labor lead of six into a Conservative margin of 17. The growth of sup- port for the party in power after attributed largely to growing prosperity and full em-

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ployment.

In one of his first act: as pre- niter. Eden. now 58, made some government changes. Harold Mac- millan. left the defence department in take over Sir Athony's job at the foreign office. Other appoint- ments and transfers mainly had the effect of bringing more younger

men into the government. CHANGES POSTPONED

A further extensive shuffle was anticipated in the autumn but Sir Anthony announced at the party's annual conference in October that the changes would be postponed

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indefinitely. Earlier, veteran Vis- count Wooltnn. I key factor in me Conservative comeback after the surprise 1945 defeat. was suc- ceeded as party chairman. by Oliver Poole, M-year-old busines- man.

Government under Churchill was something of I one-man show. Un- der Eden, Britons expected more of a team effort. with main execu- tive power resting in a group led by Sir Anthony and including such principal figures as Macmillan. R A. Butler, chancellor of the exchequer. and the Marquess of Salisbury, lord president of the council.

Butler, one of the most popular government leaders. suffered some criticism in October when he brought in an emergency autumn budget levying sales taxes on a wide range of household goods. Britain was prosperous. he said. but inflation had to be checked. In one of the noisiest Commons demonstrations for some time. La- bor members acused him of politi- cal dlshonesty. saying his earlier

KINGSBORO W. I.

The regular monthly meeting of the Kingsboro Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Fred Robertson on December 7th with an attendance of nine members and one visitor. at which two members joined. Meeting opened by repeating Institute Creed fol- lowed by roll call answered by each member giving fifty cents to Souris Hospital for buying gifts for patients which amounted to

five dollars. 'aiso two dollars passed in by four members after meeting.

Minutes of last meeting were

read and approved. The sick and school committ reported. New committees: Sic , Mrs. Mc- Clare, Mrs. Gordon Robertson

and Mrs. E r v i n Robertson; school, Mrs. William Robertson and Mrs. Wendell Robertson: program, Mrs. Clinton Stewart

and Mrs. Fred Robertson.

Stewart, Mrs. Gordon Robertson and Mrs. Lester Robertson. Cor- respondence was read. Five dol-

Roll call will be Program Ideas. such as "two minute 3 talks". Place of meeting. Mrs;

D. I. Mcclarels. i Lunch committee: Mrs. Clinton-

lars was voted to be sent to 'l'.B. League. also two dollars for TB. seals.

It was decided to send for an other thousand cod oil capsules. one dollar to be sent to member for sick treat. Collection amount-

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Polijrical His'rory.Made in ritain During Past Year

spring budget had been deliber- ately made too soft. as a bribe

to voters in the election at month later.

and his speech appeared

sor to Clement Attlee.

founded.

a new dynamic after the election defeat. Harold WiLson. once a sup- porter of left-wing leader Aiieurin (Nye) Bevan, prepared

of Ga-itskell. a right-wing leader.

committees.

ed to one dollar and thirty cents. Grab bag seventy-five cents. T B. seals 25c. One dollar and thir- ty-seven cents passed in for cans. It was decided to have a pantry sale on December 17 at Crockett and Storey's. Secretary was ask- ed to inquire if store was avail- able. Mits. I-Irvin Robertson. Mrs. Gordon Robertson and Mrs. Wen- dell Robertson were asked to take charge of sale. Meeting closed by singing the Queen. after which a delicious lunch was served by the hostess and committee in charge.

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I-iugh 'Gaitskell, once a Labor chancellor. was Butlers chief critig tar Burden. strengthen his popularity among the Opposition party as a suces- the party leader. Attlee, who will be 73 in January, had been head man 20 years but intermittent reports of his retirement in 1955 proved un-

From time to time duiing the year. the Labor party was troubled by conflicts over personalities but serious efforts were. made to find

an ex- tensive rport on party reorgani- zation bclieved to have the support

A three-year study oflpolicy mat- ters was undertaken by various

' Church and the following Sunday.

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toms VALLEY-

Mr. Walter Shaw and Mr.gEarle MacDonald were business visitors to the City on Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ewen MacLeod. Forest Hill, visited Mrs. Mac- Leod's sister and brothers in Lorne Valley on December 14.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Leard with sons. Gordon and Ralph. and daughter Carol. motored to Strathcona on Sunday, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wal-

Mrfnnd Mrs. Edward Crane and son Lea, Bangor, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Munro MacGrath on December 18. They were accompanied by Miss Joan MacGrath.

Miss Roberta Shaw. first year student at Prince of Wales Col- lege, arrived home recently to spend the holidays with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shaw.

Mr. and Mrs. Grover MacKay and MT. and Mrs. Esdaie Bur- dett. Strathcona. were recent vis- itors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James MacNeill.

late John James MacDonald were near neighbors. On Sunday. De- cembcr 11th Mrs. Johnstone's funeral was held at Lorne Valley

December lath Mr. Mar-Donald's funeral was held from the same church.

An citiuyable evi-ning was spent Eat the home of Mr. Wilbur Mac- Donald on Thursday. December 16. when a large number of friends gathered to honor Miss Joan Mactirath prior to her mar- riage. The many gifts were open- ed by Mrs. Alvin Myers and jltlrs. George Mccannellz the ac- lcompanyiiig good wishes were read by Mrs. Sandra Machlachern and the gifts were arranged byl Mrs. Roy MacLeod. Jane thankedl her friends and invited them tot ;visit her at her new home. Re-. lfreshments were served by the iladies and dancing was enjoyed,

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all, and Mr. Lloyd MacDonald. For over thirty years the late violin. M1'5- B9” Leardv "T381!-; Mrs, George ..1ohn5mn and the and Mr. Bennet Crane. mandolini

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I LLKIVIEW w.i.

The December meeting of Lake- view Institute met on the 6th at the home of Mrs. Robert Baker. Lakeville, and opened with the Ode and Creed. School commit- tee reported the needs of the school, and new committees were appointed, namely, Mrs. Jas. Mc- Donald aud Mrs. John McDonald for North Lake, and Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Mclnnis tori Lakeville. .

It was decided to hold is Christ- mas concert on Dec. 21st. each member to make fudge, and the institute to provide treats for thr school children. 25c for each pu pil. Ten dollars was voted for thi T. B. League. It was decided ti. order 2000 fish liver oil capsules for children in both districts.

Program: Reading by Mrs. L. 1). Rose: piano selection: "Star: of the East". by Jean Macflreg-l or: readings. Mrs. McCormick- and Mrs. Jas. MacDonald; accor-l dion selection by Mrs. Robert3 Baker; duet. Jean MacGregor and Danny 0'fianley.

Next meeting home of Mrs.

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The sympathy of this commu-, nity goes out to Mr. Murdock MacDonald, Lorne Valley. andi Mr. Peter Mat-Donald, Peakes Road. in the passing of their hrother. the late Mr. John James MacDniizIld wlime funeral was; held from Lorne Valley Church.

Donald Camp- l Ioliowing hymns i in the Lord

hell and the were sung: ttThc,v That Firmly 'I'riist". ”Rock of Ages Cleft For Me". and ”God Calling Yet": also A soln, t is No Night In Heaven". by Mr. Earle MacDonald.

GEORGETOWN

Mr. and Mrs. Harold mound of Charlottetown. motored to Georgetown. where they visited relatives during the week-end.

Miss Frances Pendergast of Charlottetown. was I week-end. guest at the home of Mr. and,

win, . Mrs. F. J. DeLory.

The C. G. S. Brant arrived in port late last week and was en-

roll call to be answered by first boy friend."

Number present was 11 mem- bers and one visitor. Collection

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L.A.C. William Murphy, .h-.. of, the Royal Canadian Air Force.. stationed at Trenton. Out., is? spending his leave with his par-j ents. Mr. and Mrs. William Mur-!.

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l Georgetown Girl Guides, under; the leadership of Airs. Rtimie. Ceredlni. assisted by Lieutenantj Miss Juan Murphy went on I hike on Saturday, December 17th. and while in the country they; cooked a meal in the open. ; Mr. and Mrs. Le.-tie Under- hay and family nf Bay Fortune. were guests on Sunday. Dec. 18th.

FOR CHRISTMAS

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