EASTBOURNE. England (AP: 5c-o.iand Yard's "gentleman-do Mme," Herbert Hannam, Friday mm supervised the examination of the exhumed bodies of two my-n-.-r patients of Doctor John godkin Adams.

smy-the Irules away in is Don- dm, prison cell. the 57-year-old bat-ht-lor doctor read the Bible whuc awaiting trial on charges of murdering Mrs. Edith Morreil. fl wealthy widow who was another of his patients. She was u . " gflEl' death attributed to a stroke.

auimlhtendent Hannam, called me "gentleman detective" becauu lat his immaculate dress and im- peccable manners.is in charge oi ,, Scotland Yard squad which has been looking through the wills of ,,.or;- than 300 persons. I:l.l)l-IRLY AND RICH

The will: were made by resi- dents of this genteel Victorian town. Most were elderly and malty of them were widows and spiiisters-and rich.,

' llziiinam has not said wltat he is looking for in the exhumatlons, but he worked through the night. per- sonally directing a group of grave- diggers who spaded up the bodies in two lonely cemeteries.

He sat on a wooden stool in the

Gentleman Detective Sees .Examination Of Two Bodies

morgue beneath Ea.stbourne's red brick police headquarters as ex- perts did a second autopsy on the bodies of Mrs. Julia Bradnum. who died at 05 in 1052. and Miss Clara

Neil Miller. who died in 1964 at E

the age of 87.

Certain organs from the bodies of the two old ladies will be taken to Scotland Yard where they will undergo a microscopic examina- tion by experts in medical juris- prudence.

Hannam also ordered an ex- haustive examination of samples of earth scooped up from around the coffins.

LEAVE AT DAWN Great secrecy surrounded the

iexhumatlon of the old ladies.

whose deaths were first investi- gated by the detective last August.

It was dawn over the South Downs when a six-car procession of Scotland Yard's murder squad. gravediggera and the home office pathologist, Dr. Francis Camp. finished their job at the cemeter- ies.

While the examinations went forward, Scotland Yard pieced to- gether all the facts it could gather about Mrs. Moi-I-ell. whose hus- band was a rich Liverpool busi- nossman.

WESTERN GUARDIAN

THE MEDICAL Centre Sum- mcrslde will be closed December 24. 25, 2.6. and Monday Dec. 31st. Also January 1 and 2nd.

RAYMOND Grant will be ab- sent from his O'LeaI-y office today. Mxt office hours, Saturday. Jan- uary Sill.

LOWER Freetown School meet- ings for Lord's Day: Sunday School 230 pm; Gospel Meeting 3.30 p. iii. J.A Joyce and G.A Ramsay.

IIENDELSSOI-IN PIANO. small spint-l. height 37'A. depth cm, width 563th. in art walnut. special Christmas price. C. J. Gallant. Hoiilan.

CORRECTl0N- In reporting the death oi Mrs. William Weeks oi Alberton. the names of two great grandchildren were inadvertently ;(Imllted. They are Wendell and Diane MacDonald of St. John. '

PARISH OF ALBERTON Christ- mas services December 25th: 9.30 pm, holy commtinion, Alma: ll.30 pm, holy communion, 0'Leary; December 20th: 9.00 a.m. Holy communion. Klldare; 11.00 a.m.. Holy C mmunlon, Alberton Rev. M. J. Findlay, priest in charge.

FUNDAMENTAL Baptist Church. Central Bedeque. services for Sunday. December 23rd: Morning worship l0.45 a.m; I2 noon Bun- day School: 7.30 p.m. evening ser- vice. Richard E. Coston. pastor. Everyone welcome.

KENSINGTON United Church. Sunday. Dec. 23rd: Sun School 9.50 .a.m; morning worshp II o'- clock. Senior and junior choirs. Evening worship 7.30. Christmas cantata ”Chlmest of the Holy Niglit” presented by the ssnlon choir. Summerfield 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 pm. C.G.I.'l'. Chrlstrnas ves-

r service. Rev. Lewis Murray.

.A., B.D.. minister.

ANGLICAN CHURCH services for the New London Parish on December 23rd. The 4th. Sunday in Advcnl. Rector. Rev. W. Eric In- grsitsm. St. Marks. Kenslngto, Holy Communion 8.30. Sunday S. to and Morning Prayer 11 a.m.. St. Thomas' French River, Eve- ning Prayer 2.30 p.m.; St. Steph- cn'ii, Burlington. Evening Prayer. 730. Prepare for Christmas in Prayer.

THE SENIOR Choir. Kensington Unttt-d Church will present the Christmas cantata "Chimes of The Holy Night" tHolton) Sunday night It 7.30 p.m. soprano parts taken by lllrs. P.J Kennedy and Miss Dorothy Maclfenlie; Alto solo. Mrs. Harold Laird: soprano Irld alto duct. Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. lnlrd: tenor solo. Mr. E08009 Walker; Ben solo. Mr. Harry Brown. Rev. Lewis M. Murray, or- ganlst and director.

. C.W.l.. CARD PAITY -At the Alberton C.W.L. card III"? 0" Thursday evening there were eight tables of auction in Pill!- First prises were awarded to Mrs. William Albert and Dr. W.A. she- with consolations going to Mrs. John Perry and Joseph MacDon- ssll. The door prize was won by Raymond Dunn. the lucky chair prize by Adrian Arsenauli and the freeze-out by Mrs. William Albert and Mrs. tnmord Blunt- Rosleues were Mrs. Edlow Al- bert and Mrs- Cyril Bernard.

Professional Cards

Chartered

Accountants

T. lhrle Hickey Canadian Bank of Coluntfil Build

"'i Iuaaiersido, P. E. Phone 3

- ELMSDALE UNITED Church Sunday, Dec. 23, 1 pm. Christ- mas tableau presented by Mom- rose Y.P Everyone welcome. Rev. N.R Green.

GOURLIES. REXALI. Drug Store. 21 Central Street, will be the only drug store open all day Saturday until 9 pm. Sunday 11 em. until 2. p.m 700 p.m until 9 p.m

PERSONALS

The sympathy of his many friends in this community is ex- tended to Mr. Stewart Affleck

whose brother William A. Afileck. a prominent business man of Hal- ifax passed away recently.

She moved to this prim, starchy town in 1930. With the start d the Second World War she went to live with relatives in Canada. Ten years ago she returned to

sstbourne

She bought a isroosn mansion called Mat-den Ash in the fashion- able Meads area of the town. KEPT GUARD. DOG

A nervous woman. Mrs. Harrell employed an ex-police culable asagunrd.I-Ielivedinthobaso- meat of her home and kept a dog

with which he patrolled her tree '

covered rounds.

Mrs. Morrell had an alarm beu installed in theJuard's room with a press button attached to her beside table. She rang frequently. reporting hearing noises. At that signal the guard and his dog would comb the grounds.

She was passionately fond oi dnhlias and cultivated them so energetically that she won a prize shortly before her death.

Breaking And Entering Case Is Adjourned

A party from 0'Leary charged with breaking. entering and theft from the store of MacWilllsms and Turner. 0'Leary on the night of December 11th pleaded "not guil- iii In county magiItrate's court Summerside yesterday. Magistrate R.S. Hinton. Q.C. presiding and the'case was adjourned for trial until January 11th.

The accused was released on his own recognizance.

The case of a .Moncton man charged with leaving in summer. sids tourist home without paying his board was further adjourned until December 28th. A party from Borden charged with posgegsion 0, liquor without having obtained s permit was fined S20 and costs and a Summerslde man changed his or. lginal plea to one of guilty to a charge of possession of liquor not purchased from a vendor and W8! lined S25 and costs.

A Summersldc party charged Wm! possession of a still suitable for the manufacture of illlcity spir-

Is Fined S100 For Joyriding

Wilbur Hippenstall of Summer- slde was fined 8100 or three months in Prince County Jail after plead- ing gullty to a "joyriding charge In Summerslde Police Court yes- terday morning. Hlppenstall. who had been at large after escaping frotn a police escort two months ago, was arrested again Thursday evening by Summerside Police.

A Summerside man was fined 850 and costs for impaired driv- ing; a vagrant paid 025 and costs and 81) fine was levied on a party for being intoxicated in a public place.

Alborton United S. 5. Concert Held

Tuesday evening was a happy occasion in Alberton United Church hall where members of the Sunday School and a number of interested adults met to celebrate the Christ rnas season.

Everyone was warmly welcom- ed by the minister. Rev. A. S. Weir. D.D.. and a worship service was abducted by the boys and

iris.

3 A poem. read by Helen Wallace. was followed by the singing of "Away in I Manger" by a group of primary girls. Portions of Scrip ture were read by Ruth Megglson. John Weeks and Eleanor Johns- ton. "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was sung as a trio by Joyce Bar- nett. Faith Williams and Faye At- kinson.

A Christmas story was read by Margaret Chipman and all the children joined in singing "Silent Night".

Everyone participated in carol singing until Santa arrived with much good cheer and treats for all.

Let's Talk It Over

THE CHRISTMAS POEM

To Bethlehem on that first Christ- mas morn ,

The miracle of man's redemption came.

Unheralded. within a manger born

Coeation's Lord of Lords. unknown to fame.

How could those simple. plodding people. filled

their own.

Know that their Soverellll 1-0rd had come to build

A bridge oi grace from earth to Heaven's throne?

It is not strange these mortals. knowing naught Of Christ's redemptive plan to con- quer sin. Or of their own salvation dearly bousht. Should have no room for Him in- side the inn.

all OPPOSITE GUARDIAN OTTICI lsairaer It aununsrsldt

I I nut.n:dwyauspl:.an of nigh two thous- I. l'. 1 I Seal”-izlgii Ras passed since gm first. tu- Flr - Alto - off Christmas - Isiuinpzyg xonrnmsrsids A - - - fyw have . dinned our ears

Optometrist With. the mm main of mu!-

r. E. Pal-halal -h - "V- ”- '-”- "and mains: of amt icy!" -

that brave refrain

Eu trumpeted throw-sh rm Ind

countryside.

From all this III?-gldli '5” P" been our la .

What room have we for Christ this Chrlstmastide?

om-gs-sadofgaiI.oIlI'lI0D0'”' place and D073. &f.n-o'.ncQg&m'ItIOIllOuIl- Illmislt:

With petty cares and problems of us

its ' ” ” "not guilty" and in. case was set over for trial until January llth. Mr. Allison Gillls. Charlottetown is attorney for the accused and Cat. R.0. Lively acted for the Crown.

The trial of another Bummer- side man charged with possession of illicit spirits (I1 pints moon. shine) was continued and after the evidence of two witnesses was heard. was adjourned until Jan- uary lath. Mr. Harold Goodwin is acting for the Crown and Mr. J.A. MacDonald. Charlottetown (or us. accused.

Bedeque Church Hold Sunday Sc. Concert

The annual Sunday School eon. cert of the Bedeque United Church was held in the Hall on Saturday evening. December 15th. The hall was nicely decorated for the occasion with a Christmas tree in a prominent place. The School superintendent Mr. Ralph Call- beck was in charge of a well. Planned Programme consisting oi carols. recltatlons and a solo all by the children of the school with Mrs. Edna Jenkins as organist. There was a large gathering.

The superintendent was usist- ed in the distribution of treats of candy and fruit to the children. by Mr. Arthur Murray. ' t suDt.. and Mrs. Arnold Henderson. At the close. Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Cowper-Smith were presented with a "camp kit" by Mr. William M. stavert and Mr. W. B. Montgom- ery, on behalf of the congregation. Mr. Cowper - Smith. ibankod the people for their generous gift. Meeting closed with the Benedict- ion by Mr. Cower-Smith.

4-H Clubs At O'Leury Hold Annual Banquet

The 0'1-Hr! 4-H potato and calf clubs held their banquet on Tues- day evening Dec. In in the 0'Leary Legion Hall. After a delicious Turkey dinner the chairman Al- ton Rayner called on Harold Gard and Eric Phillips to describe their trip to the Amherst Winter Fair. This trip was made possible by the Provincial Government and won by the two 0'Lcary members for their efforts in the Potato Club. Their description of the fair was listened to with much later-

The chairman then asked Eric Smsllman to tell about his trip to the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto. also sponsored by the Government and won by him for potato club work. Eric told of sight -sodag in Montreal, visiting the St. Law- rence Seaway project, tour of Ot- tawa, Parliament buildings and other important places. Rs especi- ally anioyed a trip to Niagara Falls. the Ford Motor Co. plant interest in Tomato. He also at- tended an NHL. Hockey Game in which Islander Forbie Kusnsdy played. It is interesting to note that Kennedy is from O'Leary. At the fair Eric said the horse shows were tops especially the Musical Ride by the Rc.M.P.

Mr. Ralph Adams spoke of 4-H Club work and cvmtnended the boys and girls on the interest they

CRAPAUB"

We wish our friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous

Working on the night shift. Jim Buote is seen sorting some of the 110,000 cards and letters that have passed through the Summer- aide Post Office during the Christ-

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mas season since December 10th, representing an increase of 40.000 over the same period last year. Stamp sales have amounted to more than 37.000 in this period.

W4 I

S'SIDE MAIL VOLUME INCREASES

and Post Master Charlie Peters said yesterday that parcel post has also shown an increase.

Photo 3! Wotton

Postal Hours I For Holiday

Surnmersldc Post Master Char- lie Peters yesterday announced postal hours for the holidays so that the public would know at

'what times they might receivoi

and send mail through the office. Mr. Peters said that on Sunday the lobby will be open for the benefit of box holders between 10 um. and 1 p.m. On Monday it will be "business as usual". in accordance with the normai daily schedule. On Christmas Day the lobby will be open for box holders between 8 am. and 1 p.m.. and from .'i p.m. to 10 p.m.

on Tuesday. the wickets will be open for general delivery service. and the sale of stamps. from I a.m. to noon, and the lobby will be open throughout the day.

The organ will be dedicated by Rev. A.S. Weir, D.D. ; at the regular Christmas worship service Sunday evening at half past seven.

Concert Held At Tignish

St. Mary's Hall at Tignlsh was filled to capacity for the closing. program of Tigntsh Convent nndi Dalton Schools Thursday evening.l The interior of the building was suitably decorated for the Christ- mas season and a large banner over the stage canted the follow- ing messsage "The Spirit of Christ- mas is Christ and the Spirit of Christ is Love-"

The program showed great pre- paratlon and training on the part of both teachers and pupils. The program opened with a selection :y the Tignish High School orches-

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Dedicate Organ At Alberton United Church

This Christmas will be remem- bered by Albcrton congregation of the United Church of Canada as one in which the joy of giving and receiving is beautifully mani- fes, There is being installed on the Church a Minshall chapel organ. gift of one of its members Mrs. John H. Wells. As a member of the choir for fifty-five years Mrs. Wells gave unstlntingly of her na- turnl talent in choir and solo work and always showed forth the spirit of reverence. loyalty and cooper- ation. -

Three years ago she ceased to be a regular member of the choir but her retirement is considered nominal since she is always ready to assist when called upon. This beautiful gift from Mrs. Wells to her church is made possible by the generosity and loving appreci- ation of her two sons.

showed in their club work.

Mr. Raynall MacNelll. club. Director. 4

He also presented prizes to the fourteen members of the Potato Club.

Officers of this club are: Pres- ident - Rankin MscKinnon; secre- tary - Hamid Gard: Treasurer - Eric Phillipa; Leaders. Alvin Pal- mer and Alton Rayner.

Prize money was donated by the Government and a r of companies and private individuals.

SPECIAL SKATE

TONIGHT CRAPAUD RINK

8 to 10 Door Prize Admission 25 and 35

CAMEO

IINSINOTON I'll.-IAT.-Till-I:lI

IATINII SAT.-I P.hl. Curling Harden. Coleen Gray in "ARROW IN THE DUST” in Technicolor. Bank drawing Friday worth possible tIoo.oo. Corning Christmas Eve. Christmas Night "YOUNG AT HEART" Doris Day. Frank Sinatra.

THEATRE

CLOSED UNTIL APRIL

bNcw Year.

I G Hogan was master of ceremonies for the following pro- gram: Chorus "A Christmas Carol by grades 5 and 6 aplayette "A Christmas Surprise" by grades 2 and 3. a playette "Caddaued de- Noel" by the French Primary class. piayette. The living Christ- mas Tree” by grades 8 and 7; playette in two scenes" A Happy Reunion.

Between plays orchestra seclec- tlons and Christmas carols were enjoyed.

ELLERSLIE AND BIDEFORD

Mrs. John Coughlin spent part of last week visiting with relativ- as and friends in Summerslde.

Mrs. Thomas Skerry and Mrs. Clifford Bigger, Tyne Valley. were the guests of Mrs. John Coughlin, Ellerslie. on Wednesday, Dec. 5th.

The Bldeford Women's Institute met for their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Jam- es MacDougall. Tuesday evening. December 11th.

Miss Irene Hardy, who is em- ployed in Summerslde. spent the past weekend at her home in El- lerslie.

Mrs. James Coughlin. Ellerslis. was the guest of her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Coughlin. Summsrside recent-

Mr. Channing Coughlin. Lot 16. was a renal visitor to Ellerslie. He was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin-

Mlss Edith Hardy who is '

ed at Middleton, P.E.I., spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs. Ralph Hardy, Ellerslie. Sincere sympathy is being ex- tended to the family of the late Aldred England. whose death oc- curred at his home on Wednes- day mornlng, Dec. 12th. The fun-

dence on Friday afternoon. Dec. 14th. to St. John's Anglican Church. Interment was in the church ceme- tery.

Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy were visitors to Middleton and Summerside on Sunday.

Mr. George Smith who is em-

lPolice Probe

eral was held from his late resi- '

Two Thefts . Oi Poultry

The Alberton detachment of the R.C.hI.P. are investigating two sen. crate thefts of poultry which new curred in the Bloomfield districtt sometime during the last ten days. l

Mr. Keith Pratt, Bloomfield S(a- ; tlon. reported the loss of about 125 six-month-old puliets from a pen containing approximately 290. Mr. Pratt has NO hens in all and did not learn of his loss until a count was made on Thursday. Valuation of the missing pulleis is about 5225

Between ten and fifteen dressed turkeys were reported stolen from. the basement of Roy Smith's home sometime last Monday or Tuesday nights. They were ready for mar- ket and weighed up to 32 lbs each.

l CHICKS AVAILABLE NOW

Saturday, Dec. 22, 1956 The Guardian Page 15

EARLY IIATCIIED CHICKS DEFINITELY PAY. i

Buy now from an R0? breeder hatchery supply- ing highest grade of chicks available. Booking orders now for December to July.

We specialize in pure bred Barred Roch-closed strain-for hatchery flock replacement and also the following cross breeds, RIR. x LS. NH-BR. WL-BR, BR-RIR. RIR-WL. '

For full information and bookings write or phone-

THE BEDEQUE CHICK HATCHERY

WAN DAWSON, OWNER, Phone 7-3 Bedeque

Entry was made through an out- side hatch. Mr. Smith who grows a large number of turkeys. estim- ated the birds were worth over a hundred dollars.

played in Charlottetown, spent the

wleekend with his family in Eller- te.

Mrs- George Adams, SumIner- slde. spent the past weekend visit- ing with her brother and slster-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Adams. Eilersiie. Mrs. Adams accompan- ied by her sister-in-law. Mrs. Ber- nard Adams were also guests. of Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Earle Coughlin and family were guests of Mrs. Cough- linis mother. Mrs. Annie Cotton. Springhlll, recently.

Friends of Mr. Edmond Paugh, East Bideforti, regret to learn of his lengthy illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Bnyfleld Murphy have returned home after spend- ing an enjoyable holiday with rel- atives in the USA-

Miss Minnie Bigger, Tyne Val- ley, was a recent guest at the home of Mrs. George Hardy, Ellerslie.

Friends of Mr. Wesley Wagner are very sorry to learn of his illness. All hope for his speedy

REGENT TODAY 2.00 - 1 - 9.20 "THREE BAD SISTERS"

KATHLEEN HUGHES MARLA ENGLISH

IIQZDXgIWH.l.EB..,

Randolph SCOTT A LAVVLESS "

STREEJF

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Fhr Christmas this year, give REGENT THEATRE GIFT 'I'ICKEI'S in books of 60c to 55.00.

recovery. Mr. Wagner is a patient in the P.E.I. Hospital, Charlotte-

town.

From now until New Year's,

NOONAN'S GROCERY

TBYON

NOONAN'S

GROCERY, Tryon, will give away five pounds of

sugar with every 5.00 cash order of groceries pur- chased at their store.

- SUMMERSIDE

TONIGHT (SAT.) 7:15-9:15 "The Treasure of Pancho Villa"

With Rory Calhoun and Shelley Winters. With guts and gunfire they blasted their way to History.