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CHAPTER SEVEN

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The sneer was lost on Whit- combe. "I thought you'd be inter- ested." he said. smirking with sat- isfaction. To tell you the tl'illh,' a fellow called Corder really gave ms.the idea - though he doesn't know it."

"Carder?"

"Oh, of course!" Whltcombe ex- claimed. "I'd forgotten that you know him. He was mixed up in the case. '

"I don't mind telling you," said whitcombc, "that-for a long time I wondered if perhaps Carder himself mightn't be the murderer. But he couldn't have done it." Re- gretrully. he shook his head. "No: Corder's real importance in this buslnem has nothing to 'do with the fact that the was a relative of Mrs..Dormer. It's that his cats couldn't catch mice."

Frank regarded Whitcoinbe cur- iously. His confidence was fast re- turning. It was very plain that he regarded the man as a madman. Jim, in whom.hope for a moment Had flared up. was coming to the same conclusion. In a few minutes the police would be here . . . '"Corderis cats couldn't catch mice," Frank repeated. He smiled.

The smile broadened, with an edge of contempt-to it. "Tell us what ypu infer from, that," he sug- gested good-humouredly.

"Well, that's the whole point," said Whitoombe. "Corder's house is infested with mice. And his Siamese-cats are no good at catch- ing them. so Corder had to des- troy the mice some other way. He used poison.

"You can getliitle pellets, with itrychnine in them. The mice eat the pellets. but the poison doesn't take effect right away. The pel- lets have to dissolve, releasing the pure strychnlne. The mice die in their nests."

Frank moved impatientlY- -Vim. watching him, saw that he had gone very pale.

"I don't quite see - " Frank be-

an. i "well." said Whitcombe tri- umphantly, "that's,)what happen- -ed to Mrs. Dormer, someone III-V6 her the equivalent of one of those pellets for destroying vermin - a hollow capsule. with strychnine

it.

"It would be easy." Whitcombe went on reflectively. "Of course it has to be someone she trusts. say she's got a headache. or I. bad cold, or something like that. The murderer offers her a. pill, telling her it's a wonderful cure. Then he goes off. She seems perfectly all right. she doesn't show any symptoms until the capsule dis- solves in her stomach: Then she collapses and dies. But everyone knows strychnine is a quick act- ing poison. So. when strychnlne is found in her stomach. no one suspects the murderer, who can prove he was nowhere near the victim when she collapsed.

The final answer to,the riddle was also the” solution of Smith's death. smith had had a heavy cold. He didn't suspect Welles. If Frank offered him "something for his cold." he would take it. Smith had been virtually a dead man before he ever set foot in Mary' flat. The brandy he had taken there had instantly dissolv- ed the fatal capsule. He had col- lapsed with all the symptoms "of It man who had just swallowed poison. . . ' A

"That's how Mrs. Dormer died." Whitcombe was repeating. "it couldn't have been Mary Lincoln. 'for she hadn't seen her aunt for a week. It couldn't have been Carrier, for he was hundreds of miles away. The- real murderer was someone else - someone who hasnit even been suspected. You know what I think. Mr. Welles? There .was someone who visited the'eottage that night whom we've never heard about. When we find him, we've got the murderer. . .

Whitcombe stopped, and stai-ed.'

"Heyi" he said quernlously; "what are you doing?" 1 Frank had stepped back. The hand he had kept constantly in the pocket oi his dressing gown now emerged, holding a gun. He

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; Her many friends, will be glad to hear that Mrs. Arthur Henry has returned to her home after. her recent operation and is mdking pro- gress towards recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Keir Cllfk and Dr. K. I... Beer and Mrs, Beer left Monday morning by mom gm- holldays in the eastern states.

Miss Minnie Steele of Summer- side was a week-end visitor to Ken- sington and Indian River. --I::-

Mr. land Mrs. Archie Johnson of Long River and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Clark returnedon Monday, October 0th from a motor trip to Halifax and other points cf inter- est in Nova Scotia. ,.

Mr. David Clark underwent an emergency operation for appendic- itis on Saturday night. October 4th. His numerous friends wish him a speedy recovery. I

.--The first card party of the season sponsored by the O. W. I... was held in the town hall on Tues- day. September 30th. Nine tables of auction w':e in play. Prizes were won by Mrs. James Thompson and Mr. Linus Gorman, and the freeze- out was won by Mr. Peter Mc Donald. A delicious lunch was ser- ved by the committee in charge.

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Following is the report for Aug- ust and September for Rosevilie School:

Grade IX-1. Sandy Donahue; 2. Betty Sentner; 8. Jack seni- ner. .

Grade VII-1. Eddy Sentner: 2. grinlilmie Clements: 3. Geordie Lut-

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Grade VI-1. Ruth Thomson: 2. Alberta Myers; 3. Anna Myers.

Grade V-1. Verna Clements; 2. Lorne Luttrell; 3. Ivan Luttreil.

Grade IV-1. Clair Dalton: 2. Arlene Sentner; 3. Murray Clem- ents and nce Luttrell.

Grade -1. David Sentner; 2. Elaine Dalton: 8. Sheila Clements.

Grade II (A)-1. Helen Dalton; 2. Tommy Clements.

Grade II (B)-l. Willard Clem-

ents. . Grade II (C)-l1.tFrancls Rich- u

ards: 2. Frank treii; 3. Erie Luttrell. a ..Grade I-1. Wendall, Luttrell;

2. Benny Richards 3. Johnnie Clements. Teacher-Gerard Kelly.

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w'as breathing very, fast.

"Stand still, all of youi" Whitcombe, he snarled: damned interfering old fool!"

Whitcombe turned to Jim. "What the devil's the matter with him?" "Has he gone crazy?"

"No, not crazy.” Jim never took his eyes off Frank. You see, he visited Mrs. Dormer that night. He's the murderer. You've Just provediit." ' 1 I

Whitcombeb jaw dropped. He stared at vrrank with bulging eyes. His adam's apple jerked spasmodically. . '

"Over there, all three or you." Frank ' gestured , with the gun. "I gg, . .

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rm the second time that night. the front door bell shriiled. Frank half-turned. Jim fired the gun which he had taken from Corder and which had lain forgotten in his pocket.

der. Thea weapon dropped from his nerveiesa fingers. Jim mm his own gun levelled steadily.

"Poetic justice. Prank." he said evenly. "The police are here. You sent for them yourself. Now they can take you away."

The door burst open. and' men cascaded info the room. in that instant, when Jinfs attention was momentarily distracted Prank Welles's other hand flashed to his mouth. He managed to grin.

"I kept cyanide'for myself." he coughed. "It's even quicker than strychnine. Jim . . . "

He fell before they could reach him.

"Will someone." Whltcombe ap- pealed, "tell me what's going on here "-

Only the policemen heard him. Jim had Mary in his arms.

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This parish is of great historic interest as fifty acres of land and money were donated by the Count- ess of Westmoreland for the erec- tion ofv,a church, which was built in 1841.

The earliest record of the par- ish of Crapaud was taken from the P. E. I. Register, August 30th, 1825: "We are informed that the inhabitants of Crapaud and its neighborhood are about to erect by subscription 21 small church or chapd for divine worship for the use of Christians .of all persuas-

the established church to have the preference-the building will be light with a steeple. gallery and altar and the situation chosen is beautiful."

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Until-1841 the members -of the Church of England in the parish of Hillsborough had no place set apart for the worship of Almighty God and the proper administra- tion oi the Holy Sacraments, so that it was necessary to hold ser- vices in private homes and school houses. The new church was equipped with a sterling Commun- ion Service (still in use), consisting of flagon. paten and chalice, the necessary tiair linen cloths” for the proper celebration of the Holy Eucharist, an altar cloth approp- riately embroidered, hangings for the pulpit and reading desk and a complete set of books for the same -2111 through the generosity of the Countess of- Westmoreland. In following the pious example of a revered mother. the Lady Georgi- ana Fane ever evinced a lively interest in what she- often called 'Her Mother Church' and at vari- ous times gave money to keep the building in repair.

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The first rector was the Rev. J. Herbert Read, who commenced his ministry in September, 1843. Sue- ceeding him was the Rev. R. T. Roach. The frame of the rectory was raised in 1854. the year the Rev. D. B. Parnther became in- cumbent. Records for this date show that nine candidates were confirmed by Bishop Binney. The report of 1863 records the ordina- tion of Mr. Wilkins and his ap- pointment, but as he made no en- tries in the register, it is not known whether he actually came or not. Thc- Rev. H. Stems was” appointed in 1864 and his succes- sor in 1809 was the Rev. J. Sar- gent. During 'his rectorshlp the monthly celebration of the Holy Communion, which is still observ- ed; was commenced.

The Rev. T. W. Johnstone took charge in 1874 and remained for 14 years. the longest incumbency on record in this parish. During his term of office the church was supplied with it bell, s new pulpit and anew organ. 1

In the minutes, of 1815, it was recorded the passing of the late Georgiana Fsne,' formerly propri-

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etress of this lot, also a sincere ti-iiiite of respect to the emory of the late Cecily Jane Ge glana Fane. and to acknowledge the many tokens of beneflcienee and Christian good will which the church has received from herself and her esteemed mother, the late Countess of Westmoreland.

when Mr. Johnstone came to the parish the rectory was little better than an old cabin and the barn was blown down. Being a man of indomitable courage. he persevered and by his wonderful inspiration and enthusiasm among the parishioners, the rectory was remodelled and the barn rebuilt. The congregation likewise increas- ed. The church was put in com- plete repair. the old gallery and puipits removed: the pews re- placed with new snd open seats. walls marble papered and varn- ished: the Chancel rearranged and furnished with new communion rails. reading desk and lectern: also a new fence for the burial 'ground. , -

In the minutes of 1877, it is 'nomi that the organist, Miss Clara

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Pictured above is the interior of St. comrneinoration of the present building and John the Evangelist” Church of Crapaud, the one hundred and eleventh anniversary which on October 19 will observe the fiftieth of the first church.

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Palmer deserves special mention. The records of Easter Monday, Mai'ch 26, 1883 state that the war- dens be authorized to pay James MacQuarrle at the rate of 36 per annum for the ringing of the church bell. '

The Rev. A. W. Daniel succeed- ed Mr. Johnstone in 1888 and re- mained for seven years. The Rev. S. J. Andrews arrived in 1895 and the Rev J. M. Forbes in 1899 whuh the present church was begun. The Rev. C. R. Cummings became the rector in 1901 when the present building was completed.

The foundation stone was laid on September 9, 1901 by Ven. T. B. Reagh, Archdeacon of P. E. I. and iector of Milton parish (where some of' his family still reside), The addresses were delivered by Hon. Sir Louis Davies, K.C.M.G.: Mr. Justice Fitzgerald. D.C.L.: and Judge Warburton. D.C.L. with the service being in charge of the minister, Charles B. Cummings, B. A. On October 19. 1902 the church was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God by Bishop Courtney of Nova Scotia. The architect of this building was Mr. James Har- ris of Charlottetown and the con- tractors were Messrs. John. 'I.em- uel and Samuel I-Iaslam. The beautiful ceiling is a groin arch and" the oak pulpit is hand carved.

The Rev. J. W. Godfrey became rector in 1906 and the next year under his incumbency this church was consecrated. The succeeding rectors were the Reverends R. M. Feriton. R. T. Dobie, W. Deathe, W. F. Wrixon, C. C. Rand, E.R.G.. Bridgewater, G. R. Hartmami, B. Freain. S. J. Armstrong and the present one, G. R. F. Ebsary.

In October 16. 17 and 18. 1927, the 25th anniversary of the dedi- E cation of this church was celeb- rated. Among the church'oflicers at that time were the Rector. Charles C. Rand; organist, Miss Ethel M. Inman; wardens, Messrs. Crisp Moore and H. R. Profitt; Vestry Clerk, Mr. Robert MacDon- ald. The sermon on the Sunday special service of Thanksgiving was given by His Grace, the Arch- bishop, the Most. Reverend Clar- endon Lam5 Worrell, D.D.; on Monday the preacher was the Rev.i A. E. Gabriel of Charlottetown and on Tuesday the Venerable, Archdeacon W.hite of Summerside.

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In 1036 Mr. Crisp M'ocre had completed fifty consecutive years; as warden and treasurer and was

parishioners.

New concrete steps were con- structed, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Newsome (Alice Lowther) of Boston, Massachusetts; is per- petual flower bed in the cemetery was the gift of Mrs. Bennett of California: the cross on the altar donated by Mrs. Stewart in meni- ory of Robert Bruce Stewart of Stratiigartncy: a brass tablet erected by the Women's Auxiliary in memory of the Countess of Westmoiseland and her daughter, Lady Fanc. The present pulpit Bible was owned by Mr. Charles Balmer of Charlottetown in 1903 and donated by his daughters. M. A. and E. M., to the church in 1910. A private communion set in sterling was presented in memory of Lt.'H. W. Stewart of Strath- gartney.

An old wooden box with a Malt- ese cross engraved on the top con- tains a sea shell with a-silver cross as a. handle to be used for bapt- isms. The organ and font wci'c' taken from the old hurch. Walk-' ing up the aisle to t is edifice one is apt to tread on a tombstone This is over a. grave which had been at the south end of the old church. As t.he new building is much larger han the old one. al- though on t a same grounds. it still covers the grave under which the tombstone lies, especially as there is no basem t in that sec- tion of the churc .

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on the north end of the church near the altar is A beautiful stain- ed glass window entitled "The Good shepherd" with the follow- ing inscription: "rhls church was first opened for Divine worship. October 10. 1002. The three ser- vices were conducted by the Rt. Rev. 1". Courtney, D.D.. Bishop of N.S.: the Rev L. T Williams of St Paul's. Charlottetown. and the rector, the'Rev. Charles R. Cum- mings. M.A. On the east wall it fopr-light stained glass memorial window is surmounted by a rosette picturing the King of Kings and in memory of Samuel Sherrenl and his wife: George Sheri-en; James 13. Palmer and his wife. Annie Merle; Jane Marshall. wife of D. W. Palmer. I

The plaques include one in mem- ory of Frank Herbert. eldest son

of D. W. er and Jane; and

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one in memory bf Albert MacDon- ald on the south wall. On the west wall is a plaque to the Countess of Westmoreland and Lady Fane. also one to Lt. Arthur Leigh Collett (a Rhodes scholar). The Roll of Honour for World War I stars the names of Lt. Har- ry W. Stewart,-Lt. Arthur Leigh Coliett and Private Frederick T. Wadman, as killed in action: for World War II Capt. Wm. D. Sher- ren, MBE, and Pte. Ernest Norton.

he one hundredth anniversary of e building of the first church was observed in June, 1941, when the Rev. G. R. I-Iartmann was the incumbent and St. Paulie Church choir and rector. the Rev. LeDrew Gardner, were in charge of the special 'servioes.

The present officers of the church include the Rev. G. R. F. Ebsary: organist. Mrs. LeRoy Howatt; Wardens; Messrs. Frank Myers and Whitfield I-Igwatt; Ves- try Clark, Mr. J. Verner Moore; Vestryinen, Messrs. Eric Lowther, Wllmot MacDonald, James Moore. John MacQuarrie.Arthur Sherren, Wilfred Ferguson. Edward Sher- ren, Wrixton Moore; Treasurer, Mr. -Fred C. Sherren.

This parish. from a email be- ginning, has increased in member- ship until now it is one of the largest rural congregations in the dlocesef

HISTORIC STATE Mexico has an area of 860,000

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--Mr. William Trowsdale. who was a patient in the P. E. I. Hos- pital suffering an eye infection, returned to his home in Borden on Sunday. October 5th.

Miss Phyllis White, who has been spending her annual holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William White at Borden, return- ed to Moncton on Sunday, October iith. ,

Mrs. William Ozon, of Borden is spending a week with friends at Kensington, Long River, and French River.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler and sons. Tommy and Frankie. who have been spending a few days' holidays with relatives at Borden, returned to their home in Char- lottetown on Monday, October 6th.

The Misses Margaret Poole and Mayna O'Halloran of Greenfield are spending it few days in Bor- den, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ranahan.

Mrs. John Sanford, accompanied by her two sons Barry and Bren- ton, left on Saturday, October 4th for Vancouver, B. C., where they will visit Mrs. 5aniord's parents.

Mr. George Toombs of Borden underwent an appendectomy in the P. 0. Hospital on Saturday. October 4th. His many friends wish. him a speedy return to good health.

Mr. Harold MacDonald, who has been visiting in Boston, Mass, re- turned to Borden on Tuesday, Oc- tober 7th.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Malone of Charlottetown were visitors to Borden on Sunday. October-5th, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Gallant.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark. Bor- den, left on Monday, October 6th to spend their annual holidays with relatives in Virginia an Pennsylvania. U. S. A. -

Mr. and Mrs. John Creamer and son George, Borden. returned home on Thursday, October 2nd, after spending their annual holl- days with relatives at Boston, -Mass, and Montreal, Que.

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The Borden Women's Institute held a pantry sale in the Town Hall on Saturday, October 4. The sale was well patronized and the nice sum of 34500 was realized to help defray expenses of the Den- tal Ciinlc which has been at Bor- den School ior the past month.

On Sunday. October 5th, Mrs. James A. MacNeill of Summerslde celebrated her 97th birthday by visiting her son, Mr. Willard Mc- Neill at Borden. She was accom- panied by her daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hogan and Mrs. W. P. Callag- han of Siimmerside. Each year on her birthday Mrs. MacNeill visits her son in Borden, and her many

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SOUTHAMPTON, England, Oct. 8-(CP)-Edith Walker. an offl- cial from Britain's Food Ministry, sailed tonight for Canada. and the United States to explain Britain":

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