FORMER KING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22615, 31 December 1936, Page 9

FORMER KING

VIEWS OF A BISHOP GOOD QUALITIES RECALLED IvOXDON. Dec. 29 In strongly defending ex-King Edward in bis diocesan magazine, the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr. J. A. Kempt home, says: "The nation as a whole cherishes no unkind thought of the former King. As Prince of Wales he was faithful to iiis motto, ' Ich Dien,' and when be was King he still followed the pathway of unselfish, effective service. "We will not forget the former King's courage at the time of the Great War, nor his understanding sympathy with the people, especially those least fortunate. "As for the closing incidents of Edward's reign, it is not for us to judge. He had to judge between difficult. alternatives. At least we are thankful that be chose to resign rather than cause grievous trouble and dissension in the Kmpire. "One good result of the crisis is that it showed the strength and stability of the Empire." Dr. Keniptliorne has announced his resignation from the See. because he is 73 years old and thinks it is time to give a younger man a chance. WELSH MOVEMENT RESIDENCE FOR DUKE LONDON, Dec. 29 A movement has been started in Wales to present a residence there to the Duke of Windsor as n mark of affection and gratitude, and in recognition of his long association with the principality as Prince of Wales. The promoters are consulting various authorities before making a public appeal, a good response to which, it is considered, is beyond question.