The lumber Twelve for 1937, although remaining unchanged in specifica- tion, has been reduced in price from £38S to £258.
MOTOR SHOW
A
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FTER holiday
my
busman's
mountain-
a
motoring in the Alps,
And I return to great number of new models awaiting my inspection.
A fine lot of cars they are, too. After seeing (and riding in) a good many foreign machines, it is good to rehilse afresh that Britain is cull on top when it comes to sane and honest automobile production. Nearly all the secrets are out now. the curtain Though. Jong. hefore
roc up at Olympla on Thursday, October 15, we shall have seen and tried many of the new models, the Motor Show will not be a whit the leas interesting for that.
Ts year the meter industry wisely decided against change for change's rake alone. Manufacturers like Morris, Wolseley. Rolls-Hoyee, Bentley and rotu nthers found that the range of well-tried and popular cars already on the market needed no improvement, nul so continued the range with little, if any, modification.
Few Big Changes
There is le important change na regards design. Conchwork is more crocefal (the standardised raloon of to-day is the equal to the specialised and expensive conchwork of two years go), and altention has been paid to the need for proper covered-in luggage accommodation.
The Riley concern. I am glad to see. have reintroduced the famous ". Nine " Monaco saloon, car that was prob- ably the most popular of all the low- powered medium-priced machines.
With many improvements, including six-light coachwork and attractive appearance, and the famous twin- carburetter four-cylinder 9-1.p. engine, Rell-changing gear-box, and automalle clutch, box-section frame and Girling brakes, the new model is to sell at the pries of the forerunner, ERDB:"A very wise move, Mr. Riley.
Then the greatly improved 11-litre Falcon saloon, with better-looking
coachwork, has been reduced in price
to 4315.
The Merlin" Noe is increased in price from £209 to £275. The other models remain unchanged.
Then there are the now 6.8. "Jaguars." These fing-looking cars have been improved by engine, mod fications, which bave resulted in quieler and smoother running; larger brakes bave been fited; the upholstery 19 now of Dunloplilo.
P-100 headlamps are fitted, and the #idelamps have been recessed neatly into the wings No specialised.coach- bulider could provide you with a better looking car.
I am told that the cost of these extra fittings, at retail prices, is be- tween 40 and E50; the price of the 2-re remains unchanged at £385, and the 11-liten is up £10 to £205.
The secret is that the firm hopes to zell twice as many cars in 1937 na it did in 1936, and the profit has accord- ingly been reduced.
On my way to Ireland for the "T.T." race, I had a run in ons af the 21-Kre saloons, and a very pleasant motor-car it is. Congratulations, Mr. Lyons.
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The Alvis programme constals of
four new ears, the most noteworthy being the "Speed 25," which takes the Speed place of the justly famous Twenty.", Most important feature is the bigger 34-litro six-cylinder engine. new 41-lire model, and There is the other models are the "Crested Kaglo 20 h.p." and the "Twenty-Five." The Speed 25" four-seater .oports madel costs £790, and the most expen-" atvo car is the 4.3-litre saloon at £105.
Rover models for 1037 consist of 10 p. 12 h.p., 14 h.p., 10 hp, and n.
speed" model,
All models retain the free-wheel; coachwork dimensions have been in- crensed, and the 10 hp. saloon has been improved in rear appearance.
*The speed" model is similar to the 13 h.p.. which is an addition `to 'the range, but in fitted with a 20 hp, engine.
First out with news of what they will actually show at Olympia, the Morris contem is to have eight enra on the stand-three "eights," a "ten" saloon, a "twelve" coupé. "fourteen" Baloon, "clgltern coupé, and "twenty-five" anloon, a representative
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WISDOM
selection of the Morris range of 28 boty and chassis types.
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Another new model of interest is the new Lanchester 14" a new car in. corperating the well-known Daimler Buid-flywher) and pre-selective gear. box, and is the lowest-priced alx-cylin der car to be marketed by the Lan- chester concern; It costs £325.
Finally. There is a most important new model which will not be at the Motor Show, but at Olympia's rival, the Ford Slow, at the Albert Hall, par- iculars of which will be found on an- other page.
The new Ford, which I saw on the Continent, is startling as regards both perforinnure and price,
There
Those are all the new cara. are one or two yet to come before the Mutor Glow opens. We have yet to hear publicly announced the new Autovia the V-0-engined luxury car which has been built in the Riley fac
Lors.
Sunbeam's "Come-Back"
Then, so I am told, the Sunbeam fae- tory has a surprise for us. Let it bo remembered that this famous firm, in the old days, produced some of tho leading cars. They are making a come-back after a perlod of acute depression. '
Yes, there will be lots that is new to Rec at Olympía
Priestin
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The Showman
HERE has been a lot of shouting about a film called "Mary of Scotland" (incl-' dentally, some great mind must have thought this a better titlo than Mary, Queen of Scots"), and
I remember a similar fuse about another historical flm called
Christina of Sweden."
Note, please, that I have used the- word historical."
Now, I want you to do me a favour. I want you to nccompany me into the year 2030-n hundred years hence. Hollywood is stili produclug historical Aims, and ita Intext is "The Old School Tie," with Mr. Stanley Baldwin no hero.
Old School Tic
ISTORICAL dran renches dizzy
height in "The Old School Tir" when, during the Italian-Abyssinian war, Mussolint and the Emperor Haile Selassie make Becrct Journeys to London-Muszolini to see Mr. Baldwin, the Emperor to see Mr. Eden.
Mr. Baldwin, as an old Harrovian, in deeply moved to learn that Mussolini also went to Harrow, and promises tilm his support. Mr. Edes, as an old Etonian, is deeply moved to learn that the Emperor also went to Eton, and promises him his support.
We must drop Banctional" says Baldwin to Eden. "There must be They says Eden to Baldwin. wart" Baldwin has an inspiration and says to Eden, "old man, the Elon and Harrow watch shall decide!" And Eden Bayn to Baldwin, Old man, that's OK by me!"
What a ferer of excitement there is when the Duchess of Atholl, bowling for Ilarrow, takes six wickets with xx balls and wins for the School and the Duce!
Grand Entertainment THE critics admitted that there were
some historical
inaccuracies. "Neither the Emperor nor Mussolini," sald one, "ever went to an English public school; and the Duchess of Atholl could not have been an arro- vian as Harrow did not become a co- educalionai estavilshment, admitting boys and girts, until 1884. Even so, it is doubtful that an Old Girl would have been allowed to play."
However, they aald (with one or two spiteful exceptions) Buch objections were for the finicky and pedantle anti- quartans. "The Old School Tle," as a whole, was grand entertainment en a lavish scale, was packed with colourful early 2011 century atmosphere, and kolted to a magnificent climax.
Haroid Hengist, the glant "Blond Apollo" of Texas, bad the chance of his screen career na Mr. Baldwin, and made it most of it
WAR DE LUXE THE chatterers about the Spanish civil war are excelling themselves. One, in Biarritz, describes hotel talk of casualties among acquaintances In the fighting, and proceeds-
"And one hears that the Duke of Alba's magnificent palace in Madrid, 12 Alled with priceless treasures. occupied by the families of Govern- With shudders we turn ment troops. away, and, since we cannot help, we try to forget."
It is the absence of any sense or proportion that is so amazing; and, an if to emphasise it, the bit about the Duke of Alba's palace is set in black type,
NEXT SAILINGS
OCTOBER 5, 1936.
Susu
Terry Jetta Suzy he will never tell Andre of their marriage. Suzy feeling the must at last confess everything to Andre, re- turns to the hospital. Unseen, the tecs Andre and a woman embracing each other.
WONELLÍN PROM The
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
LUCY HUFFAXER
or so before I must go back. Look
at this, Terry-look."
He took the magazine and read de Chinbi19 the caption: "Madame and the famous ace Captain Andro Churvilin at Nico."
I'm
you," he "Keep
"But Suzy, if this agitatca commanded.
etill," she "You've got me all wrong, if you think this is a jealous tantrum. You don't know who she is--Andro doesn't. We must find him at once warn him."
"This is fantastic, Suzy-"
CHAPTER TEN "Suzy has gone back, to father," Andre told Terry when he called the next day, "She came in for
"Listen to me, Terry. That is the Just a minuto this morning. Sald there was nothing to do here and woman who shot you. I saw her she didn't like leaving father alone plain, twice. Do you think I could with the servants. That was part ever forget or be mistaken."
ourselves, I truth, but between think she was a little afraid here."
Terry thought 'n moment. "That's why she asked if we'd
will you be up and met-trying to test me. Come, wo'll
AIS NOrrow, but I can't go up in Andre is there. Or no-we'll go to
go to her house, I'm quito sure the Intelligence Officer first."
that
the air for ten days or so. I'm
"We can't Terry-not until we going to Nice, the doctors seem to think a little sea air and sunshine find Andre. He may be in actual are indicated. I asked Suzy if she danger now. And there's another would like to go too, thought maybe thing. We can't have him dragged ruin his she'd like, to see the Riviera, but into this mess. It would
It would she was firm about going back to career. Worse than Paris. Not especially flattering to kill his father. It is up to us to pro- mc, but as it is all for the best, I leet that dear old man from any am glad she went to father. You'll possible sorrow or disgrace.".
"I told you once you were hot be here when I get back. won't
dumb. I tell you that again," Terry sold. "I see your head is working better than mine."
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course. The other planes are due to-day or to-morrow and I'll have enough to keep me occupied, never fear.'
On the day after Andre returned from his rest and was flying his new plane for the first time, French afflece introduced Terry to Madame de Chabris. She gave him an intent look, followed by a rave Ishing amble.
"Pardon me, Captain Moore but have we ever met before? In Rus- ciu, perhaps?"
"I have never been in Russia, Madame. And I'm sure we never have met before. I could not have forgotten where and when, I as- You sure
before if I had ever seen
They said nothing as they drove at a terrific speed away from the the country road. village out on When they reached the house they found It In darkness, except for one light in an upper room.
As they crepi quietly up the path, Terry spoke in a low, strange voice.
"I'll not tell you to keep your courage. Heaven only knows what we may be letting ourselves in for, but I know whatever it is, you will face it. I want you to know I think you are the bravest person, without any exception, I have ever seen."
There was a long wait after they rang the bell, before the door was
the servant, "Pardon me" said "Well, if you put it that way, cautiously opened by the butler. must take your word for it. I'm but it is very late and Madame always thinking I've seem some one gave siriet orders" somewhere before, and since the
She is excepting us," said Terry war I've become worse than ever. firmly. She knew we were coming Uniforman
do have a tendency to to bring her a most Important mes- bring
out similarities, instead of sage; perhaps she meant to ndmlt
in differences human beings. But me,
herself. I can see by the light now that we have met, won't you that she is woling for us.
me? This evening, anot be announced." come to se few friends will be at my chateau where I'm living and I hope you will be among them."
Terry said he would be charmed to come, as she moved on across the feld.
She fascinating," sald Terry to the officer. "Who is she, any way?"
Aremurkable
men.
woman and
We need
Holding Suzy firmly by the arm, he had rushed past the butler and was half way up the long flight of stairs.
"I beg your pardon, sir," sold the butler. "You wakened me from a sound sleep and I did not recognize you in the darkness,"
At the head of the stairs was the a room with the light. The door was great help to us in keeping up the not locked.. Without knocking, they morale of the
You'd have opened it red rushed in. From bo- met before this, but she has been low, the butler away. She has a place in Nice and tently.
was there Captein Charville went!
recuperate. They
st
to
friends."
."Suzy,"
was watching in-
Rasped
Then
Andre, aro great fighting for composure, he turned to his hostess. "I don't understand
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And now—” showed him no special attention. "Pardon me, Madame," said An- She was, as a good hostess must be, dre. "But as I am responsible, in equally interested in all her guesta, a roundabout way, for this intru- He hath been foolish to attach any sign, I demand that my wife and importance to what he bud learned Captain Moore offer you their apolo- that afternoon.
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would go with us quickly and quiet- ly. As you will not, I must tell you"
uggested that the men re-adron sald Suzy firmly. "I
Baron de Charville as they en tered the drawing room after their dinner, suggested to Suzy that as she looked tired, she had best re- tire early. An old friend was com- log in for a little chat with him, so he would not miss her. She picked up a magazine and began looking at It stiessly. Suddenly she gasped; her face was set and white.
"What is it, dear?" he asked anxiously.
"Suzy," cried Terry warningly. She went on as if she had not heard him:
(To-morrow: Suzy and Terry by heroic action and fast thinking save Andre's honour.)
(To bo Continued.)
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I'm sorry to have a fit of nerves ko this. I think I'will go to bed. There's the bell-I'll run along be fore your friend comes in."
She had just enough presence of mind to take the paper with her. She did not want film to see there were no pictures of twisted wire, bombs bursting or ranngled bodies, She rang for Albert. Told him she had to be away for the night-per- haps most of the following day. She could not explain but it was of the utmost importance. He was to tell the baron she was all right, had slept well, had been wakened carly by a telephone call from an old friend from New York and had gone to see her.
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Thank God, you're here," ahe said. "Don't waste a minute, ask- ing questions. I have only an hour
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