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Robert

MYSTERY OF MR.X

MONTGOMERY

CHAPTER V.

A PLAN TO CAPTURE MR. X. Sir Herbert Frenshumi agreed that the plan for capturing X ad- vanced by. Revel was plausible, and had merit enough, despite objec- tions, so that Superintendent Connor, was coming to talk it over with him. The butler announced the superintendent. went to meet him, leaving Revel and Jane alone in the dining room or the Frensham home.

Frensham

די

"Naturally."

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1934.

FIRE BRIGADE

ORDERS

Magistrate's Strong Comment

the .conduct Di

Remarking that, there should be adednite standing order giving instructions Aremen in finding valuables Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy "I'd better be getting back to the yesterday sentenced Cheung Kit, a Yard, Sir Herbert. Good night, freman, to three months' hard Mr. Revel. It's been an interest-labour for the theft of a quantity ing chat."

Thanks, I hope we meet again."

TO-MORROW'S CHURCH

SERVICES

Trinity Sunday

Anglican Churches

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

HONG KONG

27th May, 1934––Trinity Sunday. of jewellery, valued at $459. from Holy Communion

8 B, No. 8 Clarence Terrace while en-Holy Communion (Peak gaged in clearing the debris after. "Yes," said Connor, quietly, the Gaswork, explosion disaster on dare say we will."

And Revet bowed.

..

That Superintendent Connor was- determined to be prepared for that next meeting with "Revel was proved when his subordinates Aup- plied him a few days later. with information concerning Nicholas Revel, gathered in London and on "Good! When do we dine to the Continent. He looked at the gether?"

Jane exclaimed:

"Well, you win!"

"We have already." "What!......Oh, I see" with a wry smile" I hoped it would be dinner for two."

"Nothing ini

that,"

the wager about

"Next time. I make the terms more specific.”

Do. I want some gloves." "What do you think of the ama- teur mind now, Miss Frensham?"

"Beiter wait until you hear what Mr. Connor, has to say."

report submitted, by Chief Detec- tive Inspector Willis, reading as if to himself: 'Switzerland, Italy, France, Austria, China, Switzerland again and Spain:'” Quite a traveler." He shot a sudden glance at Willis "Anything from the banks?”

under the

"His only account. name of Revel, is in the Dominion Limited-and that is very low at the present. Have you said any- thing to the Commissioner?"

"No.....K I were to tell him my suspicions, he couldn't help but act differently towards hith, and that might put our man on his

"If he is qur man.”

After Sir Herbert had introduced his guests and Jane had left them alone in the drawing room, Super-guard.” intendent Connor observed, some- what dryly: "You're getting to be. quite a gure in this case, Mr. Revel."

"It's quite exciting being behind the scenes as it were."

May 15.

The question of standing orders arose when Mr. H. T. Brooks, su- ferintendent of the Fire Brigade, informed his Worship thu there was no standing order that a fire- man after pleking things up from a fire should hand them over to the police.

Police Constable L. J. Wagland told the Court that on May 15 he was on duty at the Gasworks area from four to eight am. He saw

a party of fremen engaged in clearing the debris at No. 8 Clar ence Terrace. Several of the plek- ed up articles which they handed over to the police. Later, he saw three fireman being ordered by Mr. Brooks to go to Chung Shing Street. After being told, the three' men walked past two Russian and two Chinese Constables. but he did not see or hear any of them. making a report of jewellery be- ing picked up.

At about 7.55 a.m. he had reason "Of course he is. Wills. On the to believe that some jewellery had strength of an alibi for Marche, been picked up by the firemen "at Revel meets Miss Frensham Clarence Terrace and together" Through her, he gets into the Com-with Mr. Brooks he went to Chung missioner's good graces. The last Shing Street with the intention of place to look for a criminal would searching the three who had been be in the house of the Chief Com-sent there and who had formerly missioner. And three nights ago been engaged in clearing No. 8. he spent a lot of the trying to Clarence Terrace. convince us that we were wrong in" connecting the Drayton dia- "I'm flattered that you think mond with Mr. X. He was very, 80,"

very anxious to get us off that trail"

"1 discussed your suggestion with Connor." said Sir Herbert as they drew up chairs by the fireplace and lighted cigars.

"Very ingenious idea, observed

1. Connor.

"Shows quite an understanding" of the criminal mind."

"Of the maniac, rather," cor- récted Revel. "Read & good bit on insanity. Very Interesting."

"We're all agreed X must be a madman." sald Sir Herbert, testily- |

"My chief objection to your plan. Mr. Revel." continued. Connor. "is that it is predicated on the co- operation of the press."

"Does the press have to know the truth?" asked Revel,

Frenham and Connor exchanged startled looks at the suggestion which was plainly a bit too daring "for them.

"It only involves deceiving the press for a few days," eagerly ex- plained Revel. "If another Consta- ble is killed Bcotland Yard issues a bulletin stating that he was only wounded-seriously. of course,

but-"

Willis nodded. Tien you think-"

"I don't think, but I'm going to investigate. If Revel should have the Drayton diamond, and if we can find a previous connection be- tween him and Palmer, we'll know their testimony for Sir Christopher was false."

"Then we'll watch Palmer. We can easily catch up with him.”

"Meantime," said Connor, "I'm going to Have a look around his flat at Barkston Mansions. Bir Christopher was released yesterday. and Revel is attending a dinner Miss Frensham is giving tonight to celebrate his release."

Jane Frensham met the first of her guests, Nicholas Revel, with a frank and friendly handshake.

"There are times,” smiled Revel, "when one is sorely tempted not to

Sir Herbert arose, disturbed. "I be a gentleman?" couldn't countenance that.”*

"In what way?" she asked. Revel pressed

"By going out and getting roar- his argument. Emergencies call for emergencying drunk. Oh, I know it's pretty measures. Then another bulletin, a few hours later, stating that the constable has recovered conscious- ness and described his assailant. More bulletins the constable is improving; he is taken home, out of danger....I'm absolutely sure

ungracious of me to feel this way when your young man is coming back, and I should be glad for your sake-thank the Lord for small mercles and make a graceful exit. Don't you agree?"

"No. Why do you think I asked

Mr. X.would try to finish his job- | you here to meet Chris tonight of He's a maniac-he couldn't resist all nights?" the impulse."

"Very neat." admitted Connor, "but presupposes the co-operation. of both the press and Mr. K."

"But without any defnite elu--" objected Revel.

Marche's scarf," objected Revel. moon.'."

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Church)

Children's Service

8...

10 ..

11 a..

Mattins and Sermon

-Preacher: The Dean Evensong

....0.30 pm. Preacher: Rev. H. W. Baines. Weck "Day. Services Mattins.--Dally at 9 am), Intercessions for the Sick- Wednesday at 10.15 a.m.

Holy Communion-Thursday at 7.45 a.m.

Choir Practice.-Friday at 5.30 p.m.

Peak Church.

The Annual Meeting of, wor-

pm there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Vespers and, Benediction May

31st.-Feast of "Corpus Christi." At 5.30 p.m. Exposi- tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Vespers and Benediction. June 1st-First Friday: Special Devotion in the honour of the

· Sacred Heart, and General Communion." During the month of June, every morning at 7 there will be a Maas and Sermon at the Altar of the Sacred Heart, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. "

On Week Days Holy Mass at 6, 7, and 7.30.

Free Churches

METHODIST CHURCH Services will be held at the Eng-

Road East. Wanchai

CANTON INSURANCE

OFFICE, LTD. Operations Still Quite Satisfactory

"While the results of the Office's 'operations are still quite satisfactory, it is difficult to see far ahend and we, like everyone else, are feeling the pinch that has resulted from the world-wide trade depression," said Mr. W. J. Keswick, the chairman, at the annual general nieeting of the Canton Insurance Office, Lid: held at the Board room of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and "Co.. Ltd., yesterday.

Addressing the meeting. the chairman said: The Statement of Accounts for the year 1932, which we now present to you, is almost identical with that for the pre- vious twelve months, except that Exchange is calculated at 1/5 as against 1/3, and consequently. the showing in local currency is proportionately reduced, as dis- closed in Sterling the surplus to be dealt with is £4,500 less than 1931, while in local currency the difference amounts to over $231,- odo:

way things have been going, since the end of last year, we are hope..... ful of again being able to appear. before you with a satisfactory out- turn,

An analysis of the Balance Sheet shows, that the total af Assets, 2 expressed in Sterng has increased by £48,000 while in Hongkong Dollars there is a fall of, some thing. In the region of eighteen" lakhs. The individual reserves call for so comment by me, as any changes are merely due to the dif ferent rate of Exchange at which Income and Losses."

they are shown the two exceptions Comparisons of Income and being the Reinsurance Fund and...“

Underwriting Suspense Accouns which reffect the substantial ap- profriditaris, mate" to them about this time last year.

shippers at the Peak Church will list Methodist Church, Queen's Losses, for the years 1931 and 1933,

be held in the Cathedral Hall at 5.30pm. on Monday, May, 20th, 1934.

ST. "ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOWLOON

27th May, 1934–Trinity Sunday. 8.15 a.m.-Holy Communion,.. 9.45 am-Young People's Ser-

vice.

10.00 a.m.- Primary Sunday

School

11 am-Morning Prayer and

Sermon

6.00 p.m.-Evening Prayer and

Sermon. Preacher-The Vicar.

Catholic Churches

CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

The following are the forthcom-

27th May, 1934--Trinity Sunday. Morning Order 10.15 am, by the

Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck.

Hymn No. 28 "Holy, holy, holy,

Lord God Almighty”.........

Prayer.

The Lord's Prayer.

holy Lord!"

("Nicaea").

#

("Tallis' Ordinal"). First Lesson: 1, 6. Hymn No. 31 "Father live by all

things feared”____

("Germani Hymn” 986), Second Lesson: St. John 16. 1-20, Prayer. Notices..

show that while the former, for 1932 was $284,000 less, than for the previous year, Losses also were lower by some $109,000 and there The surplus to be dealt with is fall in Income: The Loss Ratio is been path an Interim Dividend of fore went some way to nullify the $1,185,284:99; out of which has

54.43 per cent. against 53.21 per $18 per share. We now recommend cent.; Expense Ratio 31.04 per the payment of a final dividend or cent., as compared with 27.38 per | 87.40 #hlth, with an Exchange Hymn No. 34 "Hall, holy, holy,cent, and the Underwriting Bur- Boras of st (making an equivalent plus 14.53 per cent, as against of $12,00 in all on the new sub-

3.91 per cent, "ME

divided shares) will absorb $800,-- While the results of the Office's 000, we further recommend the operations are still quite satisfac-addition of $239,941.25 to Reinsur tory, is is difficult to see far ahead) ance Finds and the tranfer for the and we, like everyone else, are feel- balance, amounting to 8345,328.7€. ing the pinch that has resulted | to Underwriting Suspense Account from the world-wide trade depres to close 1992 and previous years sion, which affects us in the form The balance of $1,749,17496 SE Hymn No. 59 "I'll praise my maker of dearth of business, reduced credit of 1933 Account, allows of

while I've breath'——

values, and the consequent inten- the payment of air Interim Divis ("Monmouth"). ¦ sified, competition for what re dend of $380 for that year on the Sermon: Subject "The Holy | mhaths. * think I can rightly say | nệy sub-divided --shares... Trinity-That we may not be that never in the World's history At the risk of being considered silent."

has shipping (on which Marine | monotonous, I would sgain call the Insurance is so largely dependent attention of shareholders to the for lis existence theen in such a note that appears in the Report parious condition as it is to-day, whii regard to the continuance of when the British Shipping Indus- } the "Exelrange" Bongk Evening Order. 6 p.m. by thetry In applying for, temporary Beyond again voicing our appre-

Rev. E C. H. Tribbeek.

State assistance; i was recently clation of the very satisfactory- Ind Mass at 8, with sermon in Hymn No. 79 High in the stated by the Chairman, at the manner in which our London

heaveris, etérnaí Gou"- Chinese.

adhus)' méeling of a well-known | Underwriting is being conducted. $ (("Featua"). | shipping Company, that any fur- do not think there is anything fur-

ther prolongation of the present ther that calls for special aftéri- conditions would mean the virtual tion by me but after the resold- ruth of the Mercantilé Marine and "tion, which I am now about to prát an fhcalentablé loss to the Nation pose, Has been duly seconded. E as a whole and, this being so, it shall be pleased to answer, to the would be unwise for, us to be un- best of my ability, any questions duly optimistic as to the future. which Shareholders -máy wish tớ Much depends on the return of ask. prospělity to Europe and America, of which lately there have been more hopeful afghs; in the mean- time, we must exercise · patience and endeavour to effort all red- sonable economies in working.

High Reserves.

lic Cathedral, Caine Road.

As he and Mr. Brooks were walk- ing up the steps leading to Chung Shing Street. he saw one of the three firemen going in the direc-ing services etc., etc. at the Catho- tion of Queen's Road. West. Mr. Brooks shouted to him to come back but he appeared not to hear." Mr. Brooks then sent Sub-Officer Yeung to bring him back. They returned together with another fireman.

One of them was still in Chung shing Street and together with the other two, he and Mr. Brooks went there where the three were searched. Defendant was searched last and in his right hand trouser pocket, a quantity of Jewellery was found.

In reply to his. Worship. Con- stable Wagland said that defend- axit did not hand the articles over while the other two firemen were being searched.

Was

No Order..

Mr. H. T. Brooks, superintendent of the Fire Brigade, said that there was no standing order that a fre- man after hving picked things up at a fire should hand them over Immediately to the Police, but there

a standing

order saying "owing to larcenies of property which have occurred at certain fres, firemen will be liable to be searched during or after each fire either by their own officers or by police officers."

Defendant did not make any re- port to him when he passed by. and he could not say whether the standing order had been brought to the notice of the defendant or 'not."

Defendant when asked whether he had any question to put to Mr. Brook said that he forgot to hand the articles over to him.

27th May, 1934–Trinity Sunday. Feast of the Most Blessed Trinity. MORNING SERVICES

1st Mass at 6.

3rd Mass at 1030, with sermon

in English,

EVENING SERVICE

At 5, Recitation of the Rosary, Solemn Procession im the Cathedral Compound; Sermon and Benediction. May 28th-Feast of St. Augus-

tine, Bishop of Canterbury. May 30th-To-day starts the Novena fri honour of the Sacred Heart. During this Noveria every "evening at 5.30

ample chance of putting them away when I got to the lorry. I simply forgot to turn them over I did not anticipate that I would

be searched.

The Magistrate: No, I suppose you didn't.

Continuing, the defendant said that when the other two firemen were being searched he

Was not aware that he had the articles on him.

Good Record

"To round things off nicely-an

Mr. Brook said that the defend- old English custom," said Revel, a

ant joined the force on August tinge of bitterness in his voice.

1933 arid had a clear record. He "He'll say: Thanks, Revel, old

was a very good worker and he man, you did me a darn good

did not think, that the defendant turn. Not a bit of it, Marche,

had full intention to commit the "You forget, we already have a just glad I happened to be passing

theft as he would have got rid of definite clue to Mr. X-the Drayton at the time.Then Miss Frensham

it when he went to get the bose. diamond. If we find that” joins in with: 'Well, Mr. Revel, After Yeung Sze, the owner of

"You had the same kind of lead you're invited to call on Chris and the property had given evidence.monthis hard labour, is Wor

In passing senterice of three when you found Sir Christopher | myself-but after the honey-identifying the articles, the de-ship remarked that had the fendant gave a statement in the defendant been continuously en- “True enough, but the man with "Now you are really being silly," | dock. He said that he went on gagea ni cleating the debris at No. the Drayton diamond won't be so the was protesting, when they duty at 7 a.m. on the day in ques-8 Clarence Terrace, he would not fortunate as to have you give evi-heard Marche's voice in the hall- tion to clear the debris at No. 8 have convicted him. The fact that dence in his behalf."

way, and they unconsciously drew Clarence Terrace.

" he was asked to go to another "Hardly. But I don't believe a farther apart.. Marche had eyes I found these things and I plate and that he did not make thief clever enough to steal that } only, for. Jane,

admit putting them in my pocket," any report while passing Mr. Brooks diamond, would be fool enough to "Jane, my sweet! It's so good to said the defendant. "I meant to and the police officers, showed commit murder."

see you again." He caught sight turn them over to the Superintend The commable surprised him at of Revel. His exuberant joy fied ent after I had finished work. The that he had deliberate intention at having betrayed his emotions in superintendent sent me on another that he could have put the articlés to ateal. It was quite reasonable front of a stranger: "Oh, I didn't job at Chang Shing Street. The away in the lorry, but at the same sub-officer then sent me to a lorry time he might have thought that to get hoses. As I was returning he could not recover them had he

his job.!*

Did at the other murdered "constables surprise Kim, 186?”

"Very unlikely, I'd say," Inter- posed; Frensham,

know----"

آمپر

"That's all right, Chris. You needn't blush,” said Jane. "Nick he asked me to throw them down done so.. understands. Anyway it's about and brought me to Chang Shing time you two were formally in Street where I was searched I

"No," said Revel, pressing his advantage.' 'My theory would be that the Drayton diamond' was be- | troduced.” -- ing stolen at the very moment Mr. X was killing the constable

“An amazing coincidence,” said Connor, dryly.

"No more coincidental than my seeing Sir Christopher make of with the bobby's helmet."

"No, no greater. I admit." said Connor, observing Ravel closely. *You make a very plausible case, Mr. Revel. I'd like time to think over what you've said."

"Glad to meet you, Ravel" said Marche, offering his hand. must thank you—you did mé a darn good turn."

"Not a bit of it, Marche," said Revel, solemnly, with a sly glance at Jane in the awkward pause Just glad I happened to be pass. Ing at the time.

"Made a pretty fool of myself that night through drink. If it hadn't been for you. Revel—”.

Magistrate's Comment

Is true that the things were found Addressing Mr. Brooks, his Wor on my person. I had no intention ship mid he had a strong cam- of keping them, for if I did I had ment to make. It is my opinkm

Gedding said his Worship, that there should be à definite standing or- Oh, forget it! We all do foolish der giving precise instructions for things at times the conduct of any Bremen who A servant announced that Bir does come across articles of value. Herbert was detained at the Yard In the event of any fireman dis- and Chris followed Jane and Revel covering any valuable he must imas into the dining room, a look of mediately cease work and hand. hostility and dislike on his face, then to a superior officer who aver

be may be.

(To be Continaeg,)

Hymn No. 94 "Call Jehovah thy

salvation"—("Bethany").

Blessing.

National Anthem.

Prayer. Hymu No. 102 My heart and voice I raise" ("Ascelon"). Reading Eph. 2, 11-22. Notices.

Hymn No. 30 "Infinite God, to Thee we raise" ("Dura")." Address.

Hymn No. 109 "How sweet the

name of Jesus sounds"—(“St. -Peter"). Blessing.

NOTICES

At the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home

Sunday, 27th May, Christian Social

Hour 8.30 p.m.

Monday, 28th May, Badminton

PF

Club meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, 29th May, Jumble Sale in aid of 9. & S. H. Funds at 2.30 p.m. organised by the Busy Bees Working Party, Thursday, 31st May, Badminton

Club meets 7 p.m.

Beginning on Sunday, 3rd June and until further notice, the Evening Service will be at 8.15 p.m. and not at 6 p.m. as now.

UNION CHURCH

Kennedy Road.

(umnr Tron

LONDON MISSION SUNDAY, MAY 27, 1034. Sunday School. 9.30am Morning Service, 10.30 am. (Broad-

cart

Soloist: Mr. W. L. Bailey.. Evening Service, 6 p.m..

Frescher at both Services-

The Rev. Frank Short Church Hall after Evening Service

Social Hour will be held in the

FIRST CHURCH OF UMEIST, BOIENTIST.;

(Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ," Betential, in Boston,

~~Maii, U.8, A ̈) MACDONwizz Road, BLOW Höwe Roth The STATION.

MAY 17, 192

BUNDAY SEXtida, 11.10 a.m.

Subject :–“SOUL AND, BODYZ

The Sunday School is held on Sandwy Mormuge, Jó o'clock,

Wedhenday Evening Merting, 600 p.za, Holding Hoots at mlevi ndárium spanyol Thering an Fhly 10% 32 15:12 Noor Mobday Lád Thursday, 570 to 7 p The Fublic la cordially borilad. fo s the services and ALAT PEALE

We are

fortimate in so

much

that our Reserves are so high, in

I now propose the following re- solution:

That the Report and Ac-. counts, as presented, iricluding the payment of a Final Dividend in "respect of the year 1932 ot 67.40, - together with an Ex-` change Bonus of $1 per share- and an Interim · · Dividend. ta respect of the year 1933 of 83.60 per share an addition of $230 - 981.25 to Reinsurance Fund arie of $345,323,74 to Underwriting Buspense Account, be adopted and passed.

The proposal was seconded by Mr. Ha Kom Tong and passed un- animously.

proportion to the volume of our operations, that they call for dur little beyond a demand for stabil- ity: they provide us with a very handsome return in the shape of Interest which during retent years. has done more than cover the Au- nual Dividend and Bonus. This position has not quite held. how

"Other" Business. ever, in respect of last year (as will be seen from the Accounts) owing Proposed by Mr. J. H R. Hance to the fall in the earnings on dils | and sscended by Mr. J. D, Danby, Edged as Home; nevertheless on the following were re-elected to Assets are intact and feeling as we❘ the Consulting Committee. Sir Ro- do that in years to come, rates of bert Ho Tung, Mesiri. P. A. Joseph, Interest wil wwwig back so our 6./1. Williamson, D. E. Clark,” A. direction, we have no present FL Compton, L. Dunbar, T. E qualms with regard to the con- Pearce and J. H. Taggart. tinuation of the present rate of Kebre, Love, Bightäin äit Dividend and Bónus, "One fabtor, Matthew and Messrs. Percy Smith, that might upset our calculations | Beth and Fleaning were re-elected. In this direction would be a ma- auditore at a remuneration of $1-- terial rise in Sterling Stchange, 500 each on the proposal of Mr... but there appear to bề dà many W. F. 8immons, seconded by Mr. arguments against, as in. favour | A. H. Stewark. of, that conling for buss, PARASTRUKTärking Account

Those present at the meeting

j were: My W. J. Keswick (enatr

Working Account for the year man) Kessis, D. E. Clark, A. L.,

· 1993, after 12 months/ suffers from Comisión, L. Dunbar, F. A. Josed, rté. J. H Taggart, 5. .1.

Toug

a comparison with 1932, at the T same period, by reason of the rise Windanson (Consulting Commis of 21d, in Exchange. As viewed in téè), fr

C. Hatt (Secretary) Bterling, there is a difference of and me bnat £6,000, which cannot be "Pentag reckoned as material, when pre- tward sent day conditions of trade are To WP Sin considered. In any event the by Account has yes # farther twelve Onebing months to rum and judging by

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