Dr. Adams To Stand Trial, is Cheered By Old Ladies

By EDDY GILMORE

l-2.i';'l'.iOURNE, Eng. tAPI Di". John Bodkin Adams left here Tiii sclay to stand trial for mur- dc- But he went away with clitnrs ringing in his ears.

After 44 witnesses testified over In il-day span that the Irish-born suclciy doctor killed his patients for profit he was cheered in court by some of the old ladies he use in treat.

-stand up,' said court clerk llarry Odell at the close of a pre- liminary hearing on a charge the 38-scar-olri ":"Il"Il” doctor mur- dured Mrs. Edith Morrell, a rich widow and patient of his.

'l'lie W-pound doctor got to his foot. His huge fat hands trembled as he gripped the oak rail of the prisoner's dock.

"Have you anything to say"" Isltcd the Chief Magistrate, David Honeysett. a bass - voiced inn- keeper.

'1 am not guilty" said Adams his voice breaking into soprano on the word guilt)" TWO OLD LADIES APPLAUD

"'Hear. hear." chorused two grc,i-haired women in the packed courtroom. Later they said they ucre patients of the accused phys- lcau

The moon-laced doctor beamed with pleasure and his shaking be- came less noticeable.

'l reserve my defence." he ad-

drd The "clerk handed him the offi-

EASTERN GUARDIAN

ST. PETER”S BAY Pastoral Charge. Sunday, Jan, 27. Service It Marie 7 p.m. conducted by Rev. Donald Sharpe.

MT. STEWART Pastoral Charge Rev. B. V. MacLean. B.A., Minis- trr. Mt. Stewart ll s.m. Bristol 3 p.m-

ORWELL Vernon United Church. Rev. John M. Sheen. min- Isler. Eldon ll a.m. Orwell 2-30 p.m.. Cherry Valley 7.30 p.m.

THE DUNDAS -Annandale U- nited Baptist Churches. Sunday. Jan. 27. Rev. H. L- Milton will conduct a service of worship at Annsndale at 8 p.m.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Canada. St. John's. Belfast. Services on the Lord's Day ll s.m- and 7.30 p.m. All are wel- come. Rev. Donald Nicholson, Minister.

CANADA'S BEST are House of Stone custom tailored suits. Buy now during our ten day Bonus Sale. Get the best for less. Place your order with M. A- MacLeod, tailor. Murray River.

ALEXANDRA - Hazelbrook-Cross Roads services for Sunday. Jan. 27th: Alexandra ll a.m.. Hazel- brook 3 p.m.. Cross Roads 7.30 pm All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Passcy. Minister.

GEORGETOWN P n I t o r a I Charge. United Church of Canada. Sci-vices for Jan. 27: ll a.m. Mill- town Cross; Z30 p.m. Sturgeon: 7 nm. Georgetown. Rev. W. A- Paterson, Minister.

l'NlTED BAPTIST Church, Mon- lague charge Sunday Jan. 27th. Monlaizue ll n.m. Murray River 3 pm., Sturgeon 7.30 p.m. With Slmiz Services at 7.15. All are Wel- come at these Services Rev. A. ll llogeraon. Minister.

THE PRESRYTERIAN Church in Canada. Services for Sunday. January 27th are as follows: Mur- MN Harbor North, 11 n.m.. Peter's lioarl. 2.30 p.m.. and 7.30 pm-. I”-W'r.Vone welcome. Rev. M. Carl Currie. Minister.

VALLEYFIELD - Orwell Head - llella River congregation. A mccting of the official board to he held in the Vnlleyfield Church, Wednesday. January 23. at I p.m. Meeting to be presided over by Rev. J. M. Fraser, Montague. Rev. 1''. MiicKinnon. Minister.

THE PRESBYTERIAN Church in Canada. services Sunday Jnn. tltii. Cardigan. Divine worship it Im; borne Valley. afternoon ser- rice 2:!) p.m. Montague evening wt ire 7:30 p.m. Montague Sunday School 10:00 am. A warm welcome to all. Rev. D.A. Campbell. Mili-

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MURRAY HARBOUR - Mur- My River. Pnntornl Chnrga. Thu United Church of Canada. Servic- Pi Sunday. Jan. 27th. Murray RIV- lir ll am. Little Sands 2.30 p.m.. Murray Harbour 7.!) p.m.. Offl- 'lHl Board meeting Monday Jon. min. at 7.30 p.m. in the United Church Hall. Murray River at 7.” 'Pln. Rev. 1.. S. Woolfrey. Minis- er.

The Montague Pastoral Charge. gliillplted Church of Canada,

- . rant, Sunday on. 17- Lower 0:46 n.ni.. morning Iervlce and ' Suds! Ochool; Trinity United Chore , Montague. iO:I am. Sunday School. ltzm n.rn. morning service

and Junior Sunday school. ms and

Mn. E Velcometo .

--CIIUICI of Chrin. The lord's DIV. -Inn. 21- Montague: tom n.ni Bible school for all nee: tin)

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clal accusation to sign. Dr. Ad. ams had trouble writing his name. when he finished it was little bet- ter than n scrawl.

His face was flushed scarlet as he left the dock. Above his net. luloid collar his fate looked like a harvest moon rising over . white-washcd fence.

COURT ROOM PACKED

His blue watery eyes roamed over the spectators packed mm the court room. Ninety per cent of them were women who looked to be over 50.

"Good evening." said the doctor as he descended the lil steps lead-' ing to his cell.

Thirty minutes later he was on his way to Brixton Prison in Lon- don in the back of a police lim- ousine. Dr.Adams is expected to go on trial in London's Old Bailey Court in February.

"Good bye. doctor. goood by ." shouted a group of women outs de the police station.

Dr. Adams waved to them through the glass of the car.

As the evidence - taking ended, defence counsel Geoffrey Law- rence pleaded with the magis- trates-three men and two women

--to set Dr. Adams free.

He said the prosecution made out no real case and hinted that Scotlnnd Ynrd'r Detective super- intendent Herbert Hnnnnrn faked evidence against the Dhyllclan. N0 WITNESS PRESENT Lawrence made much of the point that some of Dr. Adnrns' re- ported confessions to drulsilla Mrs- Morrell were made to the detective when no witnesses were present.

Defence counsel made plain that Dr. Adams-if he enters the wit- ness box at his trial-will deny the detectlve's charge that he told them he gave Mrs. Morrell 'mas- slve doses" of morphine and her- oin.

Scotland Yard blamed Adams for killing three of his patients to reap rewards from their wills. Testimony was given that he re- ceived two Rolls Royce cars and n chest of sliver among other things.

In summing up for the defence. Lawrence hinted that when the case goes to trial next month he may make a strong plea to reduce the murder charge to manslaugh- ter.

Ladies Auxiliary Hus January Meeting

The January meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion. Montague. was held at the home of Mrs. Neil Hooley, Tuesday evening with the vice- president, Mrs. Leonard Gillis, in the chair.

There were l7 members and one visitor present. The meeting opened in the usual manner by observing one minute silence. The minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence was read by the secretary, Mrs. Wellington Campbell. and financial report was read by the treasurer, Mrs. Garnet Macintyre. The report of visiting committee was given by Mrs. Ellie Llewellyn who reported that a number of cards and treats had been sent to. sick members and veterans.

The correspondence included several letters of appreciation from service personnell to whom the Auxiliary has sent Christmas gifts. It was decided that each member answer roll call at the next meet- ing with squsres for the afghan which is'to be used for disaster

relief. Two new members. Mrs. Sandy Green. Jr., were elcomed by

the presiding officer. It was de- cided that the Auxiliary would a- gain assume the Red Cross Cam- paign in Montague this year. final social hour was enjoyed and the arrangements to be made at the February meeting.

At the close of the meetinx a program featured n sing-song with Mrs. Atwood MacDonald as piano accompanist. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Margaret Mnclflnnon and Mrs. MacDonald.

Nursery Club Hus Meeting In Montague

The regular meeting of the Nur-

sery Club of the King's County Hospital was held on Monday, January ztlth. at the home of Miss Florrie Benton. There were eight members and two visitors present. The meeting opened with roll call and the reading of the of the previous meeting. Arrangements were completed for the fancy dress carnival the club is sponsoring In the near future. A committee was appoint- ed to ask Mrs. Sybil MncLean. Mr. Mark Huard and Mrs. Roland Diamond if they would act as Judges of the costumes at the carnival. Following the business meeting n considerable amount of sewing was accomplished. after which the hostess served refreshments. nu- sisted by the committee. Lunch committee for the next meeting, Mrs. Carl Stewart and Mrs. Hor- nce Fraser. The meeting is to be held at the home of Miss Florrle Benton.

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The death of Mrs. Melvin 8. Becker of Rosevllle. Ontario, oc- curred Snturdny. Jnnunry l9th. 1961. at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital

The lnte Mrs. Becker (Florence) was born at Chrdlggn, a.ugi.m- or Mrs. Jane MacNeill. and the Into Frank MacNeill. Since her man- riage in Cnrdlgnn l7 year: ago, she had resided with her family in Ronevllle.

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Reading Club Holds Meeting

The regular meeting of the teen- Afzcrs Reading Club was held in the Council Chambers, Montague on January 15th with the president Eileen Annear presiding.

The business part of the meet- ing consisted of combining the secretary's duties with Margaret Annear's press- agent job. Margaret Hume read her book report on the Autobiography of a Super;Trami:.A by W.H. Davies, and Ethel Irving was appointed to read her hood report next meeting. A Ielllthy discussion was held on the nursing profession as sever. al of the girls are planning on be- ing nurses.

MTS. Y0i”Sl0n. the librarian, sug- Rested some interesting books on Nursing. one of them being "A I-amp Ia.Heavy" by s. Russel. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Montague Holds W.M.S. Meeting

The December meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Mission- nry Society, Montague. was held at the home of Mrs. A.C. Maclfay with the president. Mrs. D, A, C , I presiding.

The leader of the devotional period was Mrs. Margaret Mac- Pherson and the theme of the meetlnl was "Good tidings of F931 I0! to all people". A hymn was sung. followed by n scripture Feldllll and prayer by the leader. Readings were given by Mrs. Minnie MacDonald, Mr; Alex Blue and Mrs. Chester MacLure. The lesson. Luke 2: 8-20. was read in unison. A season of prayer and the hymn "Joy to the World" closed the worship period.

There were fifteen member; and one visitor present and roll call was answered with n verse of scripture containing the word "Joy". The minutes of the last meeting were read by the sec- retary. Mrs. A.D. MncLure. and were approved as read. A number of calls to sick and Ihut-Ins were

Fine Address Given By Lt. Col. Storey

St. David's United Church Men'n Association met in their hall in Georgetown on Monday. January 7th with Mr. Cecil LeLacheur the president presiding. Twenty- three men sat down tosb f

JACK MACNAIR fleftt holds the Charter of the Mount Stewart Men's Association of the United Church which he organized recent-

Mouni Stewart Men's Ass'n

ly. Allison MacKinnon

(rightt, first Mount Stewart Prcsideiit. P t I ' ' . .

assastauzhsrhssst------M--w-w-w Edward Island congratulates the includes Morell and Lot. 40.

ducted by Kenneth Jay who of- p fered prayer. Garth Coffin read 4 EINS- the scripture lesson. The speaker

Murray Harbour Nortlil Held Annuul Closing

The pupils of the Murray Harbor North school under the direction of 1 their teacher. Mrs. Donovan Ken-i nedy. presented their annual' Christmas concert in the local hall on Friday evening. December 21 before u ”y nudient .

Mrs. Carl Currie IAIE organist. Mr. Hanan MacLure was chairman and the following program was en- .loyed:-

Welcome-Kenneth MncKillop.

Opening Chonin - "The Jolly Old Man".

Trio - "Hardrock, Cocoa and . Joe"-Barry Bell. Dwight Llewl- lyn and Kenneth Macltillop.

Recitation-Lynn McClure.

Drill-"Christmas Toys".

Dialogue-"Wanted--n Wife".

Recitation-Ronnie Mlllnr.

Pantomime-”There's n song in the air”.

Trio-"Here comes Susie Snow- flake"-Paulette Johnston. Lynn and Dale McClure.

l')ialogue-"Unnpprecrnted Gen- erosity".

Duet-"At the end of a long lonely day-Gloria and Donnie Condun.

Drill-"Christmas Roses".

Recitation - Dale McClure.

Singing - "Nuttin for Christmas-

of the evening was thanked by W.,

Hold Their First Meeting

Over fifty men were present for greatest untapped resources that the first meeting of the newly Church has today and went on to

formed Men's Association of hit. Stewart United Cluirch charge which was held in the community hall Wednesday, January 23. The President, Earl Jay presided. Din- ner was served by the Womanls Missionary Society of the Church.

A feature of the evening was the presentation of the Associa- tion's Charter of Jack MacNair of Charlottetown who was instru- mental in having the Association

formed. Also present for the nc-l

casion was Allison Mackiuuun. President of the Presbytery .'tlcii's Council for Prince Edward island and Vice-President of the Mart- time Conference, Men's ('ouncil. UNTAPPED RESOURCES

Mr. MacKinnon congratulated the Men on their forward stuff in organizing the Club. Ile said the laymen of the church was the

New Buildings Are Planned For Town

The Dominion (ioverntncyu Pot- ato Warehouse on the IL'llIil'c'l)' Wharf at Georgetown closcd sca- son's operations on Tuesday. Jan. 22nd. A considerable quantity of potatoes were stored in and ship- ped from this warehouse since it's opening last autumn. Shipments were both by rail and water.

With the announcem warehouse has been purchased by

the Town of Georgetown from th

Crown assets Corporation and e

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state that Men working together in ithe interests of their church can become a very potent force. He urged his hearers to rededl- catc themselves to the cause of Christianity reminding them that this was the first step If they. were to become influential in at-t trzit-ting others to the church. Mr. j.MacKlnnon made reference to the tEli,'in llousc Conference of Unit-. ed Church men which he attend-i, ed in 1955 and I956. He also spoke, of the influence which the Stan- hope Confcreucc had had on the individual lives of a number who attciitlcd. ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM The meeting opened by the slug- ing of the Doxology followed by jtli-at-c by Rev. Vance MacLean. -A lively hymn sing was led by -Jzick .iiacNair with Roland Jay at lIIlC piano. Alvin Burke and his ' yflllllll son gave several lively vio- lin selections. Harold Coffin was eucorctl heartily after his singing of an appropriate Scottish number. A niinibcr of accordion selections were hcartl irom Miss Jay. V i I-Tacit member having a birth- day during the month of January iwas remembered by SIHKIIIS In' funison of "Happy Birthday". Syd- nov Anticrsoii very capably thank- ed tlte ladies for their patronage in serving the dinner. The devotional period was con-

GEORGETOWN

more recent announceuitut from. Miss Sheila Dcmry and Miss

supper supplied by the Women's Association. After n sing song with Mr. Harry Yorston. organist, the president called on Rev. W. A. Patterson to introduce the speaker, Lt. Col. Frank Story of the firm of Crockett and Storey Charlottetown. n membe of the City Council and an elder of Trin- lty United Church.

He gave one of the most chut- lenglng addresses which the ne- socintlon in its short history has heard. Basing his remarks on no- mans be entitled his thoughts on the 7th verse "None of us liveth to himself! He showed that we are tied together In the bundle of life that our true life is in God und that the full life for any mnn or woman is the life in Christ.

He illustrated his remarks by making a paved highway, rock. the sand. the water. cement were of no value in them- selves but put men together. In the revolving machines and out

layman luyinueh the members to enlist in the service Christ. in edled

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Ottawa that tenders are being called within a few weeks for the construction of n new wharf and warehouse. this will without doubt be the last season that this build- ing built in the late l990's will operate.

reported. An interesting report of the activities of the mission band was given by Mrs. Campbell and n generous contribution from the. mission band was very much appreciated. Plans were dismissed for packing a box of clothing for Hungarian Relief and a committee was appointed to attend to this

matter. The treasurer”s report wnsy

read by Mrs. H.E. Nelson.

Mrs. A.D. Macllure was in charge of the program which font- ured four interesting Cliristnms readings. "Good Company” by Mrs. Blue; Christmas Glmcs” by Mrs. James Currie; -”lntcrIutlc' by Mrs. A.P. MacKeii7.ic anti "Don't Miss It" by Mrs. M.'it:l.urc

The meeting closed uiih -"I hymn and the Mizpnh hcnmlictnui. after which lunch was served b.V the hostess.

"WHISPERl

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detective acts his most darinl Illl entire career. An excellent

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semi-western drama explodes at last ll's tngloul suspense at your favorite theatre.

COMING MON. - TUE. "Dl.'SEI'l' SANDS"

.I-'ranccs Pendergast of Charlotte- town. were weekend guests of Miss ;DeLory's parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Debory. Mr. Ernest Roch. Jr., who has lhoen employed on construction iwork. as n bricklayer at Frederic- iton. N.B.. is spending some timei at his home in Georgetown. Word has been received by the Mayor and CDllIlL'II.OI Georgetown : that their order for the purchase .and demolition of the Dominion Government I-host-Proff ware- ihousn on the Railway Wharf. b.V lCr0WII Assets Corporation. The jghcd will in all probability be torn idowu within the next two or three pmontlis and all suitable materials uscd in the construction of the 'pluuncd new High School. Friends of Miss Gladys Ann pnuvid are sorry to hear that she iis confined to her home from the effects of an injury to her foot. ,rct-rived wliilc practicing hockey iwith the Glrls' Hockey Team in

W. Glover. The meeting L-losedy

with the Benediction

by Rev.- Vance MacLean. I

Charlottetown. 1

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fay and fam-. ily of Newport were guests on Sun-i day of Mr. I-'ay's sister, Mrs. Ag- nes Murphy.

Mr. Alex Graham of Murray Larbour North is the iL'u4-st of his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and

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Mr. Louis Herring of Murray Harbour School Supervisor, spent several days during the past week inspet-Iinc il---

Goorgetown High School. AC.

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shaw had as Sunday guests on January 20. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Nicholson and Mrs. Gertie Crane, Charlottetown. Mrs. Mae Hughes left recently lot Boston, Mass.. where she will visit her daughter. Miss Pearl Hughes and other members of her family.

Mr. anti iiirs. Hrucc Myers and dniighlnr Dianne. Ncw Perth. mo- lorcd lo Lorne Valley on .lan.2fl. to visit Mrs. Myer's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shaw.

Miss Shirley My:-rs spent the past week-end in Montague with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Percy Myers.

Miss Margaret liatton student at Prince of Wales College, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hntton on Sunday. January 20. Mr. Reggie Hughes left recently on a visit with relatives in Mass- achusetts.

On Sunday. Januarv 20. Mr and Mrs. Munro MacGr:th had an their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker. Georgetown. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crane and son Lea. Ban- gor.

Word has been received by re- latlves here that the sinrk has visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Mat-Leod of Toronto. Ont., and presented them with a baby

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liliss Christine Shaw and Miss Roberta Shaw. Charlottetown were Sunday visitors at the home of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Show on January 20. Chris- tine expects to leave for Ottawa, Ontario. in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacLeod. Alexandra. motored to Lorne Val- ley on January 19th to visit Mrs. MacLcotl's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Nicholson.

Mrs. Annie Crane loft recently for thc l'niIcd States where she will hr the guest of her son-in-low

Instrumental Music - Messrs. Calvin Kemp and Laurie Clow. Intermission and sale of candy. Recitation - Myrna Clow. Pantomime - "Silent Night". Letter Drill - "Merry Christmas Recitation - Dwight Llewellyn. Solo - Myrtle MacLeod. Dialogue - "Meet the Boss". Solo - ”The first fall of snow" ilarrr Bell. Monologue

"The morning

Friday! Jan. 25. 1957 The Guardian Page 5

Ngw Zealand Farmers Finance Butter Export Price Support

AUCKLAND. NZ. ICPI - New:'l.ealand. which Is a major ex- zealand has .,n,,,, prntpsted miporter of dairy produce, the great

, . . . lbulk of it to Britain. other countries agauist sales of, New zealand is gem"; about

dmy Pmduce 35”” 5910'” t-I" 8245 n ton less for butter than the cost of production. Now New 'lea- farmers are receiving. The defi- land is also in the position of sell- ciency is made up from the funds lng well below production costs. of the dairy industry. put aside