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SERIAL STORY-
SILKEN SPINDLES
by Laura Lou Brookman
BEGIN HERB TO-DAT
and 23, HENDERSON, pretiy GALE works In a with mit. libe and her 18your
invalid -dd-hruzber rapport their
falker.
STEVE MEYERS who also works in the mill make Elule to marry him. She premises to gire him an answer in a few days.
Gule gece skating, breaks through the ice and la cued by URIAN WESTHORF whose father, now dead, built the mul Brian has coma home after two years in disappeare fari to enter, the mill. Cale before he earna, bar came.
VICKY THATCHER, daughter of ROBERT THATCHER, general manager of the mill
cheme to capurate rien.
fala goes on an errand for neighbour
he
MRR O'CONNO, which takes her into the
night and counter. It too misses the retura bus.
CHAPTER XXII
The coupe came to a stop and the door opened. A man's voice called, "Want ride cast? Be glad to take You"
Gale stepped forward. She couldn't stand there in the sleet and cold for four hours; that was certain. Sho tried to see the man in the car but his Tace was in darkness.
"I do want to get home," she said. "I missed the bus."
"Yes, I saw the driver pull away mean and leave you. That was a trick. Say All nt once the man was out of the ear, coming toward her. "Why, Gale Henderson!" he exclaimel. " didn't know it was you! What in the world are you do. ing here?"
one
Gale-aid, "Yea. Last year there seems to think the Idea is all right, but it wouldn't work out. I don't wasn't any."
"That not
Lose t
The know why it wouldn't, though" year"
For half an hour they discussed words broke off as they turnal.A corner. Brilliant electrio lights latalls of Brian's project. Brian gleamed ahead. "Listen," Brian said, argued ongerly, enthusiastically. Now Bandwiches and and then the girl interrupted with n et's have some coffee. I'm starved and you wouldn't question or suggestion. The coffee on youth in the white cont gave up his keep a slarving man from food, would the counter before them cooled. The you?"
cross-word puzzle, half-finished, and
uried himself in a magazine.
"No, I wouldn't want to do that" Brian turned into the drive before
Suddenly Gale caught sight of the the lighted building. Wind howled and the sleet stung her face as Galo clock on the wall. Oh," she said, the ear. Laughing, "It's almost 6:301 I mustn't stay stepped from Tunning, they made for the doorway any longer. I had no idea it was
The Blue Moon Barbee-Q" was a so late
"We'll go," Brian agreed, "ne soon long, low structure with a counter running the
of the room. Ita as we have some hot, coffee,"
Five minutes later they were on Aurface was post and scrupulous-
The alcot had ly clean. Brian and Gale wore the the road again. only customers. They sat on high stopped, but the road was crusted stools before the courter and a youth with ice. Wind whipped about the in a white coat and enp brought them car, its whining voice rising now and steaming cup of coffee and thick, then, shrill and high-pitched,
Brian said, "Can't make much spred hot sandwiches,
"Mustard 7 the youth behind the counter naked.
"No-no mustard," Gale told him. The sandwiches were appetizing.
on a road like this. We'll have to go slowly."
They went alowly. Presently Brian
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the coffee as flavoursome is it was was talking again about the things he ARRIVES SHANGHAI-MONDAY MORNING, fragrant. The warm, brightly-lighted hoped to do at the mill. Workers room, after the storm outside, seemed should be sure of employment, with no a haven of comfort.
"Going to be a bad night," the boy behind the counter volunteered. "Got far to go?"
"Not far," Brian told him. "Well, you're lucky."
The youth moved toward the op-
danger of sudden dismissal. They should have protection against bard times, brought on by illness. As the mill grew and expanded there should be an adjustment of wigen so that the men and women who actually did the work should share the prosperity of
posite end of the counter and set to the ownIt's great to talk to agme-.!
work once more on the crossword puzzle he had abandoned,
been.
"I've been busy." Gale anid for the second time.
"Wish I could any as much."
+
•
Ilth tone made the girl turn to look at bin. "Why?" she said. "I any thing the matter?"
fle
one who'll listen to me, who docan't think I've gone off on wild theories." "I don't see how anyone could call your theories wild."
"They do, just the same."
"I don't think so," Gale assured him.
Thunks,"
He gave her a quick, side-wing glance. She was watching the rond ahead. Her cifin raised and two curling strands of hair had escaped from her hat to curve againet her cheek. She turned then, smiling.
"We're almost there," she said. "Look-there's the light on the water tower."
Yes, there was the light on
the
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Gale looked up at Brian Westmore She hoped he would think it was the
Gale said, "I didn't know I was enld that made her lips tremble us they did. She said, "I didn't re-hungry but I certainly must have cognize you either."
"Good!" Brian set down his cup, "But you mustn't stand here shiv- ering. Here get into the car."He"This pince in all right. I've stopped helped her into the coupe, and a here before." He paused, then went. moment later was beside her. "Say, on. "You know you seem to have a I'm gind I came along just when I way of disappearing into thin air. did." he went on. "It's a rotten after 1 was beginning to think I'd never see
you again." noon-you shouldn't be out in it."
Gale smiled. "Believe It or cot, mister,"
," she said, "I was waiting for a bus-and I'd have had quite a wait, too. The next
isn't due until 8.30."
"He said, concerned, "You're cold,
water tower, which meant that within Three Bills passed through their aren't you? Take my cont"
final stages at yesterday's meeting a few minutes they would be in town. She shook her head. "Oh, no," she "Uh, I guess not. Only things Brian wished they wouldn't be. Thereof the Legislative Council. said, "I'm warm now. Really I am! aren't working out the way I thought were a lot of other things he wanted Tell me, do you always go around they would. Maybe it's my fu" to talk to this girl about, he suddenly rescuing maidens in distress?
I belle frowned. "I wish you'd telgie realized. Not about the mill, but lieve this is the second
about herself. He wanted to know "What?"
her better. A lot better. saved me from an icy death, you've sontething
Brian ughed. "As a career," lo He told her about the pension plan They passed the mill and presently anid, "I can't think of anything I'd he had worked out and after he had were driving between rows of houses, like better than rescuing maidens inished asked, "What do you think all exactly like the mill workers' distress. Would you give me a letter of it? Would the men and women at homes. Gale said, "You can let me of recommendation or testimoniul?"
out here anywhere." the mill ke it? "I certainly would. Any time you
"I'm sure they would.
"Nonsenset I'm taking you home." wonderful" want it."
"Then it's the next turn to the "Itently? Say, that's the first word left." of encouragement I've had. That cher and everybody else Eve talked has had some criticism. They say The plan isn't practical. Well, if it isn't, there must be some way to make it practical. I think a man who's worked in the mill-10-or-20-years ought to have some feeling of security. Je ought to have something to show for his work bealde just a bure liv ing. If he's been good, faithful! employee it's no more than his right and the company should guarantee it to him."
They drove in allence for a few mo- ments. Then Beinn asked, "Have you given up skating? I've been out once or twice and looked for you but didn't see you."
"I've been busy," Gale told him.
"So he'd mirred-her, He'd "looked for her." Gale went on, without raising her eyes, "Besides, I thought the ice was too soft.
"It has been, the last day or two. This sleet and wind will probably make it so rough it will be ruined. That's the trouble with skating on river. A week or so of smooth ice is about all you can hope for all win ter
CINEMA NEWS
NOTES FROM THE THEATRES
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's much talk. ed-about alm version of the Tallulah
I think it'
"What does Mr. Thatcher say about thut?"
"Well, he was pretty vague. He
are shown, forecasting next senson's styles.
"The Affairs of Cellini”“
The coupe rned left and travelled two blocks. "It's the third house," Gale pointed our "Yes--that one."
Brian halted the car, got out and opened the door for her. "Well," he said, "it was a pices of luck that 1 happened to come along when I did. I've been wondering about you"
Gate laughed. "A piece of luck for me, I think you mean."
"No-for me. But what I want to know now is when am I going to son you igain ?”
There was a sound on the walk
Gale turned. behind" and
Steve Meyers was coming toward them.
(To Be Continued.)
luring an earthquake when they And themselves perched precariously on [tuttering telephone poles "naild a tangle.of high-voltage wires, white
If you're in the entertainment sidewalks backle and streets crack beneath them. "Looking for market for a landslide af laughs, open you've a rare treat in store in "The Trouble" was produced by Joseph M. Affairs of Cellini," starring Constance Schenck and Darryl F. Zanuck for Bennett and Fredric March, which is United Artists release,
"The Band Plays On" showing to-day at the King's Theatre. Fredric March, making his debut
notification No. 678 in the Gazette af October 13, 1933 by adding A "not" which had been accidentally omitted from the last line of the rule.
The rule as amended provides that a Petitioner cannot proceed to trial unless an appearance has been entered by or on behalf of the Respondents or it has been shown Ilis Excellency the Governor, Sir by affidavit filed in the Registry William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B., pre-that they have been duly served aided, and there were also present: with the Petition and by certificate His Excellency the General Off the Registrar fled in the Re- ficor Commanding the Troops, gistry that they have not appeared, Major General O, C. Borrett, C.B. G.M.G., C.D.E., D.3.0.;
The Attorney General also moved the first reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Peak Tramway Ordinance, 1883." The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.
Other Business -
The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Sir Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., G.M.): The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster K.C, O.B.E.);
Chinese The Secretary for Affairs (Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith);
Bills which passed through their The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. | final stages were "A Bill to umend further the Tolephone Ordinance, Mr. E. Taylor);
| 1926" and "A Bill to amend the law relating to town clennaing, nuisances, domestle sanitation, the licensing of certain premises and irades and the disposal of the dend."
Hon. Commander G. F. Höle, RN. (retired), (Harbour Master);
Hon. Dr. W. B. A. Moore (Acting Director of Medical and Sanitary
Services);
Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson (Director of Public Works); Hon. Mr. M. J. Breen master General);
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt, K.C., Hon. Sir William Shenton, Kt.; Hon. Mr. E. J. Kotewall, C.M.G, LL.D.;
The report of the Standing Low (Post-Committee, on "A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to Quarantine and the Prevention of Disease among animals and birds" was presented by the Attorney General, who moved that the Bil as amended by the Standing Law Committee and published in the Gazette of March 15, 1935, be sub- stituted for the Bill as read second time and that it be const- dered in the Committes of the whole Council. The Bill passed through Committee without further amend- menta, was read a third time and passed.
Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie; Hon, Mr. J. P. Braga; Hon. Mr. S. W. Ts'o, 0.3.E., LL.D.;
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson; Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau; Mr. R. A. C. North (Deputy Clerk of Councils).
The report of the Finance Com- mitter, No. 4, of March 14; was the motion of the
A man who must not smile in China la the coffin maker; to do 'no offends his customers. In most other walks of life the smiling face helps, no should bo cultivated.
Bankhond stage hit, "Forsaking All under Joseph M. Schenck and Darryl Life Romance. Gaiety Others," with Joan Crawford, Clark F. Zanuck's 20th Century banner, as the synonyms of Youth-all are to be Gable and Robert Montgomery in ona the fiery, passionate 16th Century found in one of the most delightful
Finance Votes Passed picture, is the special film attraction Florentine goldsmith and lover, Ben college romances to come from Ifolly adopted on
venuto Collini, is again the mad wood. The picture in "The Band Colonial Secretary, seconded by the Following the meeting of the to-morrow at the Queen's Theatre.) Based on the successful play by Frank impetuous March of "The Royal Playa On" having its final showings Colonial Treasurer,
Council, a meeting of the Finance Family." The Alm, which Bess to day
the Queen's Theatre. You The Attorney General moved Committee was held at which votes Cavett and Edward Roberts, which Meredyth adapted from Edwin Justus will find no fame us stars, no big presents the eternal triangle from a Mayer's New York stage hit, "The names in this entertaining film, but that the By-law made by the totalling $71,987, were approved. fresh and highly diverting viewpoint, Firebrand," which was, in turn, based you will see a group of fine up-and-Sanitary Boord under Section 16 The Colonial Secretary presided. the new picture was directed by W. S. on the sensationally frank Auto coming young players who can be of the Public Health and Build- biography", concerns itself with the termed potential stars. This group of Ing Ordinance, 1903, on February Van Dyke, whose long string
goldsmith's affairs with the amorous the younger players include Robert 26, 1935, be approved. He said: The successes culminated with the recent and beautiful but dumb model: Angela: Young, Betty Farness, Russell Hardie By-law authorises the Board to fix He Must Not Smile. "Thin Man" and "Evelyn Prentice Constance Bennett is at her delightful and Stuart Ervin Also there ar Cast as a young Parkaverucite who best as the dallying Duchess, and these dependable artlats, Leo Carrillo charges for conservancy during the leads the procession in a mad whir! Frank Morgan, repeating the role of and Ted Henly, with William Tannen year.
The Colonial Secretary seconded of gay living, Miss Crawford has been the Duke which he originated on the and Robert Livingston completing the finally given the chance to do the real stage play, is better than we have
-Young, Erwin, Hardle and Tannen- comedy characterization for which ever seen him. Fay Wray is en- The story is that of four boys and this was agreed to.
Divorce Rule, Amendment : If you find dimealty in looking her legion of admirers have long chantingly lovely as Angela and gives who comprise a phalanx that battits
cheerful most likely your liver or in- waited. Gable, fresh from his recent an excellent performance. Others from the slums through school and
The Attorney General moved testinal tract is to blame. Just try triumph with Miss Crawford in who are outstanding are Louie Cal-college to win fame on the gridiron, "Chained," this time plays the role her, Vince Barnett and Jessie Ralph, with Young, Erwin and Betty Furness that the amendment to Rule 18 of a dose of Pinkettes tonight. You'll colour and atmosphero of supplying tho youthful romance the Hongkong Divorce Ordinance feel, and look, 100% more cheery and of a man who returns from a stunt The part of the world to marry Joan, only Renaissance Italy is revived in all its triangle. The pleture is swift-moving, Rule, 1933, made on February, 26, in the morning. Pinkettes are to and that she is about to face the paradoxical beauty an ugliness. The zippy and invigorating. It thrives, 1935, by the Chief Justice, under laxative perfection, mild yet thorough- the rival, falin the kind of part are spectacular and impressive, and of the college rather than of foot. Section 48, of the Divorce Ordin-ilvershness, billous attacks, sick head: altar with another. To Montgomery, backgrounds designed by Richard Day with the collage spirit, for it is a film plays to the hilt the suave young the elaborate costumes of the period, ball, with a well-told story, well ance, 1933 be approved. He said. ache, and to perify the breath and
Wakellog credited to Gwen
are directed scence and with well- The new Divorce rule amends Rule clear the skin there is nothing better. Founder whom you should lose
13 of the rules published by All chemists sell thora." | balanced cast. patience with and can't. A brilliant breathtakingly lovely. cast was garnered to support the stellar trio. Bilo Burke "plays the
At the last annual general meeting libberty-jibberty society matron, a Spencer Tracy and Jack Oakie have of the Hongkong University. En- role reminiscent of her striking por-some highly exciting adventures inte gineering Society the following wero troyal in "Dinner at Elght Charles danger, love and comedy in "Looking elected ofice-bearers for the year Butterworth is seen as Gablo's right for Trouble," the 20th Century picture 1034-36: President, Prof. F. A. hand man who always says the wrong which opened at the Star Theatre to Redmond, vice-Presidents: Prof. W thing at the right time. Frances day. The two telephone girls who are Brown, Messrs. 9. V. Boxer, A. H. Drako, the former London night club their sweethearts, and incidentally the Fonwick, Pan Yue Lum, Chairman, atne, plays the part of-a-woman who cause-of-many of their more humorous Mr. Ng Keo Year: vica Cholanz tries to break up the Crawford- escapades, are played by Constance Mr. Fong Chine See; Hon. Secretary, „Montgomery romance. Others in aup-Cummings, who appeared recently in Mr. Tan. Pek Eam; Hon. Trenauror, porting roles inclado Rosalind Russell, "Broadway Thru a Keyhole,' and Mr. Lo Shul Shing; Representatives. Tom Ricketts, Arthur Treacher and Arlino Judge. Tracy and Oakle have, 4th Year, Mr. Tan Kia Bul and Mr. Greta Moyar. Adrian, M-G-M'a ́style, a series of thrilling adventures as N. Gorachenko: 3rd Year, Mr. W. J. export, has created a wardrobe of telephone linesmen when they run Citrin and Mr. Y. G. Lau: 2nd Year. gowns for Miss Crawford which afoul of wire-tappers and gangsters Mr. Yuo Yue Lih and Mr. Tye Soo promises to outshine any of the crea-meaged in engineering a bank rob- Choong: 1st Year. Mr. Dang Ching tions in which she has apneared bery. It is also a part of their "Job" Taung: Hon. Auditor, Mr. D. W. before. Twenty different costumes to koop the communication lines open Morley, MA..
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