THE SHINING TALENT,
By Eleanor Early.
CHAPTER XXVII.
"A moment ago, Bob? You 'mean he came to meet me, and he's
Kone?"
Molly's heart bent nervously She knew, with sickening surety, that Jack had seen her first, sed her with "Red's arm about her
shoulder.
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And Red knew it, too, for he grinned with maddening is
"Jealous lad," he drawled. "Oh, shut up, Red!" she curn manded petulantly.
Bob was trying to say the proper things, and making a very bad mess of it.
**Dreadful about Rita, wasn't it? uh. an awful shock. I never dreamed... hadn't the remotest, idea. Of course I knew she was But the end was 30 sud- den. There's one blessing though he didn't suffer at the last. It was her heart, really, Simply worn out, the doctor anid.
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"Then you're glad I'm home again?"
"Sure I am."
"Well, that being that," she de- creed gaily, "you may take me to luncheon."
I've an engagenient-a business en- "Goc, Molly, I'm sorry. I can't, gagement. Maybe you've heard of widow of that Five and Ten man- Mrs. Bulwer-Eaton? She's the the chap that died last year, and left a flock of millions. She's re- modeling their place on the Cape, and I've drawn up the plans. It's rather important, you see. May lead to bigger things. Anyhow couldn't possibly break my engage ment with her. You understand of course, Molly?
"Ob, of course," she assured him, but her voice had grown cool "flow old is your golden widow, my dear?"
Jack laughed. "Heavens, I don't know, plenty old.
She's
"Well, don't let her vamp you," she cautioned. "These bloated mil- inaires know their stuff. my child."
YACHT CLUB ANNUAL MEETING.
REVIEW OF VERY, SUCCESS-
FUL SEASON.
The annual general meeting of
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929.
THE SHANGHAI AND
the total subscriptions show a de- | INTERPORT CRICKET. crease of $500 approximately. De spite this, however, the club has shown a surplus of $312.51 on the year's working, but on the expendi ture side of the Working Account it will be noticed that, whereas in the previous year $506,68 the maintenance of the spent on club house,
MALAYA TEAMS,
Mr. I S. Greenhill, the Hon. Secre tary of the Hongkong Cricket Club,
members of the Royal Hongkong 81.40 was expanded last year. has recelved information that the
Yacht Club was held at the club- house, North Point, yesterday avening under the chairmanship of the Rear-Commodore, Mr. H. S Rouse, who deputised in the un- avoidable absence of the Vice- Commodore, the Hon. Mr. A. C.
Hynes.
The chairman remarked they would notice that a small profit had been made which was, perhaps, not very desirable for such a Club as the Yacht Club and a note had been made in the report of the general committee
to
the effect that if repairs had been carried out last year the major portion balance would probably have disappeared.
of
that
club's profit therefore is very largely due to the holding up of re- pairs on the building which if put in hand might have placed the balance slightly the other way.
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Sailing Committee.
A very full season opened on the 20th October, 1028 and provided exeit- ing racing in all classes throughout the six months up to the closing eruise on 20th April, 1929.
class,
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It will be noted that Dr. O'Hara who was not in the original selectionded to obtain a Letter of Credit from us. which van de rasheỉ through the Pumar of may has now decided to come down with | 3. and 0. or B. 1. §. 1. Stasmar or at shy the Shanghai team,
sence of Canton for the first time" tongkons for 9 or 10 years. The club were unfortunate in breaking No. 2's outrigger in the Senior Tour event. The Senior Four won by 1 lengths,
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There was, continued the speaker, a considerable increase in bar proft, In the series of races for the Clasa old name, La although sales were less. He thought Championships an they would have to leave to the in- Linda, re-appeared as winner in the She has not been coming general committee the quest die pe list since 1990
The of reducing the price of drinks, in the prize although he thought, in view of the great keenness shown by the owner full of the dollar, the committee would our Commodore, Mr. A. L. Shields, is not be able to help very much as mainly responsible for the result and
It is regretted that one of the keen- stocks would cost more. The profit is a happy ending to his experiments reflected to the credit of Mr. Thonkin snit plan and rigging. "Daphne" est oarsmen, J. D. H. Crawford late langkung Omes: 11. Queen's Road, Central. son, who had put in a considerable scored her fourth successive win in rowing captain, has been transferred Authorised Capital Guilders 150.000.000.- amount of work in instituting the Gael and one Design Class, whilst to Amoy, his enthusiasm did much to system of checks on bar sales and "Bonjum" improved from 3rd to 1st foster rowing. The loss, suffered by Pald-Up Capital... Cullders 80,009.009.- purchases.
place in the Heyward-Hays class. the club on account of the transfer Reserve Fund ... „Guillere 40,000,000.- The annual report stated:
Among the Cruisers "Queen Bee" of their excellent stroke G. Doyhle is which was consistently well sailed by regretted by all. It is a matter for Lt. Illingworth, R.N., beat "Curlew" self congratulation that the past sea- son has been so successful. More re who was again 2nd by 4 points. "The Time on Time" system of handl-gattas were held than for a numbor races for this class and we now have club events between Canton and this
has
undoubtedly contributed to considerable data for use in handicaps the increased activity in the rowing these events will continue to be a section and it is to be hoped that feature of future seasons.
(érneral Committee.
of
"How you sound like one of youred to report on a successful year but capping has worked very well in the years. The revival of the Inter
Those were the things, rettdel ed Molly, that everybody said, The sterotyped expressions. But Bob was broken-hearted. .There was no doubt about that.
"He's simply inadequate," she decided. "Poor fellow." And she felt very sorry for him.
"It's awfully sporting of you," he went on, "to be willing to take the baby," His mild blue eyes "Exactly," she rutorted coolly, filled with tears. "It seems like "Sorry, my dear, but I'll have to awful imposition though ran along now. Red's waiting for Molly."
"Oh, no, she declared, warmly.
"Wait a sec, Molly. "Are you
an
characters," he chided. "By the full of bootleg gin and wild women, way, how about the new play? All I suppose?*
me,'t
Un presenting the accounts to mem- bers, the general committee are pleas. regret to record the death of Mr. L League, who took such an interest M. Whyte, the secretary of the Navy
In the arrangements at the club for the celebration of Trafalgar Day.
A successful dinner was held in the club house during April, and the op portunity was taken to make a pre- sentation of a souvenir to our Com- Treasurer, Mr. John Fleming who were about to leave the Colony on flame leave.
for the coming season.
The ladles have continued to show great interest in the championship series, held for them on Monday af ternouns, and we trust that their enthusiasm will not wane in 1926-30. We should like to see even more ladies active part in this side of the club's activities.
The rowing committee desire to thank the Vice-Commodore for his generosity in presenting them with a events.
"I want her like everything. Bob.really going to take Rita's baby 7"modore, Mr. A. L. Shields and Hon, joining as members and taking an splendid cup for inter-club junior four
It's wonderful of you to let me have her."
He threw up his hands help- lessly.
"Goat lord, Molly, I don't know He was peering rear-sightedly
what else could do."
about the pier.
wont. You see
we came dowin
nd
"I said I was, didn't I??" "Well, there's no need of getting sore about it. How do I know whaty you said? Bob said you said so- but, sucks, he's usually talking through his hat.
The two races for the "Trevessa" Trophy were held during the year.
both being won by the Douglas Steam ship Company and the committee
The Macao race was held as usual. on Boxing Day and brought out ten starters. It was won by "La Cigale" which completed the course in hrs. 20.26.36. 2,
25.22.06, whilst the
Bowls Committee.
The Greens have received constant attention and are looking well after the coplons rains and playing. better boen favourably commented upon. visiting teams.
"Well, Tam," she declared. "You were gratified. at the keenness shown 3, "Ladye ". and I" 21,51.43 than for a long time past. They hoo
by two entries which arrived within a few minutes of the gun; having been were from their ships as she was proceeding into the harbour.
hst boat in took 30.43.15.
was I think it's mighty line of you. She's a great little girl. But you're going to have your hands fuil,
competition. We
What do you know about taking
are of a
The Admiralty Warrants to wear the Blue Ensign of the club is now held by five members. Farther craft are being surveyed to enable members to complete their
yachts re
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The Navy turned the tables on the club and won both "legs" of the com- petition. Snishing with 281 points have been able to enrol a sufficient against 266. thereby taking the "Fro- number of enthusiasts to permit of
Division of the Lawn Bowls League, Bombar bisher Trophy in the 2nd year of our entering full teams in the 2nd Alexandris
leted our Axture list of 14 Matches Calcutta and
on the 21st September we cont Buenos Ayr
rains causing the postponement of Daires (Dalas) Niz
Chazachus matches on five occasions. We are Fangtien pleased to report that we were suc cessful in 7 of these matches: a record Hanko
baby?" Jack laughed initial difficulty of ruinous. The lost the first day's racing, but pulling Home and 7 Away-in spite of heavy Canton
shortly. "You don't want ono of your own. And now you're taking
"It's awfully strange where Jack haven't any objections, have you?" "Good lord, Stolly! What's the together. I phoned him wher matter now: All I wanted to say got in this morning. I came over on the midnight, and we breakfast together. Then phoned the pier, to see what time you were dockitig, and when they nid 930, we, came right down. Why, I was talking with him a minute before you called me. Jen somebody else's,""" suppose he'll be around soon. It's funny, though."
my own?" "To tell the truth, put in Red"Well, let's not talk about it 'maliciously; “I think Wells saw me over the phone.' with my arm 'round "Molly, 'I guess he's one of these jenlous birds. Got Hore-and now he doesn't want to play."
"You can't blame him," defend- ed Molly. "After coming all the way down here to meet his girl,
"Who said I didn't want ore
of
Molly was righteously indignant "You make me tired!" she flare. "You know perfectly well..."
Her voice broke. She was very near angry tears.
"Nothing to get excited about." admonished Jack, "I was only try-
gistered preparatory to application for Admiralty Warrants has been dealt with and the committee have pleasure in announcing that yachts of club members will be measured and registered by the authorities at half the regular fees and it is hoped that advantage of this concession und make all members owning yachts will take application for Admiralty Warrants
on the forms which can be obtained from the hon. secretary.
Fewer New Members, From the accounts it will be seen
In the Club v Army series the club up on the second, got the verdict by 1 pblat, 268 points to 26.
With the Army beating the Navy it then became necessary to arrange decider, and the club challenged the combined services but found them too. good by a margin of 12 points; 100 to 112.
a
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We again entered a team of 4 play. ere for the annual competition for the Spey Royal' Cup (presented by Messrs. A. S. Watson and Co. Ltd.) but were not successful.
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Vindivostock (Temporarily clowed) The race arranged between the club
Interest allowed on Current Accousste, and the navy in service boats pro-
Depolis received for fixed periods at exten duced some exciting racing, but with the wind falling, only two boats were A few "friendly" matches have also to be obtained on application.
и мом able to
to finish these were sailed by been played during the season and
Manazar. We hope that have served to maintain interest in the Hengkong. 11th September, 1930. this event
I become an annual, ope. ancient game. Other games are also We were able to arrange two corin-being arranged to this end now that thian races for prizes donated hy the league season has closed.
We are pleased to note that good These were won by Mr. A. L. Shields and the Rearing on the greens especially on Thurs Commodore Mr. H. S. Rouse.
he sees her ahining, up to a boobing to tell you that I think it's darn that the number of new members en- Officers of the Arm the Commodore advantage has been taken of practis
on Red
like you. Naturally he's got some decent of you to take the baby. rolled during the year is considerably pride.".
I bet there aren't many girls lower than in the previous year. It who'd take even their own sister's is also apparent that the total mem- chilit, and sacrifice all their inde. bership of the club is itself consider pendence and everything for it."
ably depleted since, despite the bene- "Oh, I shan't do that," she in- increased subscription as against only fit of a full year on the basis of the formed him airily. "Pll have "a
three months in the previous reriod, nurse, of course.".
She turned her back indignantly.
"Don't high hat me," he advised ber."Tye bought you a ticket to Boston. You'd better be polite."
"Why don't you telephone Jack? tiggestąd Bol. Things) aren't going any too well at thei office, and he's low as the devil.ot
you."
"A nurse?" he ejaculated. "Why surely."
"But a nurse will cost an awful of money," he objected. "You
hurse, Molly"
Red was embarrassed at seeing man so near to tears. "Got carbon of that play you
I know he'd be glad to hear from don't mean you'll have a trained were talking about, Molly?" he
"If he's going to act like spoiled baby I'm not going to humour him," she declared.
But at the Grand Central, while the boys were at the ticket ofte, she slipped away to call him.
And, when she heard his voice, her heart began beating in terrifle
fashion, so thut even her throat
was throbbing. Jack had a nice Mleep voice, with a euressing sort
of timbre.
"Hello," he said.
asked. "I'd like to look it over." She found it in her travelling
tion.
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Typhoon." The income derived day evenings preparatory to Saturday Authorised Cayliat
by theft. The craft was hired on 63 just exceeds outgoings if we omit the matches and this is reflected by the Paid-up Capital expenditure caused by replacements big improvement in our league posi- Reserse Funds days of the year by 24 individual members which shows that she is serving the purpose for which she was
built.
Rowing Committee. Boats The five "Fours," three "Inirs," "Tub" and the three skiffs have been kept in repair and are in The question of 're- newing the out-riggers of the "Fours" and "Fairs" is now being investigated. Again it is stressed that the club ur- gently need another "Four" and two "Palms."
"Well, I'm certainly not going to turn Rita's ball over to some ig-case, and Red forthwith eliminated fair condition. noraut little nursemaid," she re-himself from the conversation." torted. T. Eave
2 children's nurse, I suppose.
Jack whistled. "Maybe if I took a course, you'd give me a job! he offered jocosely, But Molly did not think that at at fumy.
"I hope everything's going well," she murmured politely.
"Not so hot," he acknowledged. "Hello yourself," she cried, try "But if Mrs. Bulwer-Eaton comes ing to keep the quiver out of her to terms, I'll be sitting pretty," voice. "What's the big idea? Bob Say, don't let me keep you from said you were at the pier. Why your friend, Molly. Won't be be didn't you speak to mo?
getting nervous ??!
"Maybe," she said, "I should hate to annoy him. Goodbye."
"You didn't look like you were
expecting me," he told her.
Well, I wasn't. I didn't expect | Red either. He canie on at cus antine"
They were nearing Boston, when he put the sheets aside.
"Suffering catfish!" he cried, "That's going to knock 'em dead. It's a wow, dear! It makes Del phine look like a bedtime story."*
He was wringing her hand wildly.
Oars: The club is now very well equipped with ears; there being ten sets of cars and three pairs of sculls, sets of new oars were very kind-
Six
We extend our hearty thanks to all those players who have stood by and helped us carry out a strenuous Rep
son's programme:
Library Report.
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Loans Shields came to the rescue in 1927 Special facilities, for Home Exchangs and kindly 50
gavo novels. Thus a nucleus was formed for the lighter side of reading. This year Mr. Grist has added 40 books and Mr. A. H., Chambers 12. At
with yacht and the sea, and 120 novels. In addition to these, is literature concern ing rowing, swimming, and many Authorised Capital bound volumes of nautical magazines. Paid-up Capital, Three hundred books have been taken Reserve....... out by members since 1st January,
date. $14.80 has been collect
"How do you do it, girl? Howly purchased on our behalf from containa 82 books dent the library
do you get that way?"
"I'm glad you like it," she smiled.
Messrs. Ayling by the Rev. Swann and forwarded to us arriving in No- vember of last year.
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world. New Officer.
"Like it he exclaimed. "You Regattas: Opening Cruise heard her, Bob? She's glad I like held on November 10th, 1998. Events it. Like it, you little fool! I love were held for the Hornell Cup,
Junior Paira and Scratch Senior 1929 ith".
"Well, I hope Mr. Durbin does." Pairs. Ewo are to be congratulated ed in fines. "If he doesn't, he's a bigger foot for winning the Hornell Cup on their than Broadway ever took him for, first appearance as a crew for several
усата. She hung up the receiver angrily. Of course he'll like it. What do
Junior Fairs: Won by G. Hansen and
W. Sporleder. Scratch Why was it, she wondered, she you think he is? Say, there isn't Senior Pairs: Won, by R. Schmidt "Yes? Well, he docan't waste and Jack always quarrelled? Was a producer living wouldn't Jump at and H. Deyhle any time I'll any that for him," it because he was so crazily quixa thing like that. It's got every- A regatta was held by Canton on
"Oh, Jack, what's the matterotic that he wanted her to think thing-mystery, heart throbs, January 19th.
The dub rowing with you, dear? You're not hurt he had ceased to enre? Was he horror, love, hate! It's got 'em all,'
each other in Junior Paira, because Red had his arm around really trying to sacrifice his love dear. And the dialogue.. sny, Junior Fours, Senior Pairs and me, are you? I was feeling awfully on the altar of her ambition? To where did you pick up all those faint. I'd been working so hard, eliminate himself from her life, so wise cracka?" I wrote all the way over, Jack, that she might find a love more Another play, honey. I've sent it prosperous?
Or could it be that he had really Already to Mr. Dürbin, And. I hadn't had any breakfast at all, I stopped loving her? That he had was feeling rotten, really. Besides, actually tired of her? Red doesn't think anything of Red and Bob were waiting for things like that. I don't suppose he her when she left the booth. gave it a thought."
"Placating the heavy sultor?" tensed Red...
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three put of four events, losing only Senior Flag Officer, and the following Senior Fours The Yacht Club won Mr. E. W. Carpenter was elected the Senior Four by the narrow margin officials were re-elected.Vice.Com "Not so bad" she laughed. "I don't know how you do it," of one length. The Junior four are moders, the Hon. Mr. A. U. Hynes; he marvelled.
to be congratulated on having won Hear Commodere. Mr. H. B. Rouse their event with three men rowing Secretary, Mr. R. J. Vernall (Mr. M. "Work," she told him seriously. after the breaking of No. 9's out- 13. de Ville was elected assistant secro- "I'worked day and night, all the trigger, when a quarter way down tory); Transurers, Messrs. Lowe, way over."
the course.
Bingham and Matthews; Librarian, "But where did you get your For the first time in many years Mrs. H. S. Rouse.
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"It's partly true," she confessed. December 22nd., 1928, and proved to "You've sent it to Durbin ?" he a rent success, crews, represent Salling-Commodore R. A. S. Hill,
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"Probably he wouldn't give kiss. ing you a thought either?"
On the train Bob talked con- tinually of Rita and the baby," He Molly's manner cooled. "Now see hero, Jack Wells, if hadn't much money, he said, but you're going to be unreasonable he would give Molly all he could like that! Oh, what's the use of afford. Everything he could do boing hateful? I want so much to would be too little, he insisted. But see you."I've missed you awfully. Molly silenced his protestations,
"I won't take a penny," she de- I felt dreadfully because you never clared. "It will be my privilege wrote me. And I was worried to death, Why didn't you
to take care of little Rita, "for her mother's sake. If you want to start Jack?"
an account for her, to provide for
"I forgot to tell you," began Bob Cup was won by Ewo, and the Percy Carter, Mr. G. G. Stopani Thomson "I've been pretty busy," he any possible emergency, It might hesitatingly, "about the girl I've Smyth Challenge Cap was won by the and Mr. A. Ritchie. began,
be a good idea. But I shan't need had at the flat, taking care of little holders, Schmidt, G. Deyhle You're not in love with anyone any weakly stipend, or anything Rita. The truth is... else?" she demanded,
like that, Böb.'
He paused, floundering desper- "You know better than that
"You're so good!" he groaned, ately for words. Molly."
and took out his handkerchief..
(To be Continued.)
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The Closing Cruiso was held
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The meeting closed with votes of thanks to Mr. Rouse for taking the May, 1929. Considerable interest was chair and to Mrs. House for her work
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