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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1932.

The Late Arnold Bennett's Last Long Story UNFINISHED

"DREAM OF DESTINY”

(Copyright Strictly Reserved)

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Imuch lessened, and sho has succeed. ed. Now we mustn't jump to the conclusion that this is very strange moment for her to fall i It really isn't at all a strange mo ment. It's an extremely likely mo-

fall

THE VOLUNTEERS

CORPS ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK

Section, Centre,at Headquarters every Monday at 6.30 p.m.

ing to the following time table:

tera at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, 17th. October

No. D Section, Howloon Cricket Club at Kowloon Cricket Club at 0 p.m. on Tuesday, 18th, October.

MASTERPIECE

Arnold Bennett's last)

or

Other Sections will parade accord-long story was left No. 3 Section, Centre, at Headquar- unfinished, but this

does

not spoil its worth

readable quality, but rather adds a mystery value which will be found very intriguing.

No. 4 Section, Kowloon Dock, at

Kowloon Dock at 6.80 p.m. on Friday,

31st October.

Un

(1), Portuguese Company-Parade at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday Octuber 18th. Detalls will he found in the Appendix.

nust tion.

TREVESSA TROPHY

JARDINE'S CREW AGAIN. WIN EVENT

Six crown lined up for the start of 18th bi-annual raco for the Travessa Trophy, for ship's ilto bonts, held under the auspices of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club yester- day. The entrants included a crow from the Mausang, under D. G. God- dard, who won last year.

Jardine Matheson and Co. Ltd. re- tained the trophy although an entry!

from the J. C. J. L. Tlkembang Protect the ayes of your children cross

the lino first, but was dis-

and ask for the best spectacle lenses

CHAPTER VII (Continued). Dr. Acton Wogio put his silk hat on a table. He was a fair man, dressed with strict correctness and no originality, as became him,

Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps having regard to the fact that the ment. It's the most likely of all. Increasing multitude of patients moments. People are constantly orders by Lieut.-Colonel L. G. Bird,

Capt. D. Skinner, Marino Superin- Lendent

of gravely mistrusted originality in falling ill when a strain is released U.S., O.B.E. commanding Hongkong

Jardines and Capt. McEachran, Marina Superintendent the appearance of their life-savers.and there's no further necessity for Volunteer Defence Corps.

Company Orderly Officer for the Friday, Oct. 14.

of China Navigation Co. Ltd. went He was never in a hurry but never them to keep well. But I imagine

week ending Saturday, 22nd October

the boats off to a good start at Chan- wanted time. His ultimate den- that your daughter's case is more

1.. l'arades.

-Lieut. J. II. Lawrence.

first, leaving elaboration of the lessonnel Rocks and immediately the Mau- tination was undoubtedly Harley complex than that. She may, quite (n). Corps Band-Tho Band will divided

The Company has been finally ill last.

Bang's crew took the lead.

The J. C. Into four Categories na Street as a nerve specialiat. Ho subconsciously of course, have parado every Friday in mufil at 0

(m), Anzac Company-L Parado J. L. boat, on the extremo right, had follow t had a commanding, even an im-takes refuge in this illacos. Pos-p.m. at Hendquarters until further Category "A", Fully trained men p.m. on Monday, 17th. October.

at Volunteer loadquarters at 6.30 the longest route but gradually eropt perious air, and a quiet firm voice sibly because she is afraid she notice,

In up on the others. An entry from the to match It. Ho sat down.

(b) Battery-1. Parade at 6.30 who have completed both Musketry pince of the usual Machine Gun Drills Suiyang under Capt. Byrne had difi- won't be able to keep the position! "Mr. Friar de not here" ho she has made. Possibly because (im, sharp, for Signallers and Starr and Lewis Gun training, Require there will be a lecture by Captain/culty with the eat and when it oven-- she would be glad of any excuse for at Headquarters on Tuesday, Octolar menta for Efcloney, Drills, Campe, Goater on "Application of Firo. tually got away it was rowing only)

L. G. Classification, G.O.C's, Inspec-General," which will includo the Come four oara instead of six. observed critically, and glanced at

18th. Everybody concerned

bined Sight Rale. All ronks the clock, and continued after the not acting, Remember she's sucmake an effort to attend.

are Category B. Men who have quali speeltally requested to make an effort

J. C. J. L. Take Lead. minutest pause: "Your daughter is who never collapse. The successful quarters at 5.30 pm, sharp, on training. As above.

ceeded. It's the people who

Parade for gun drill at Hended in Musketry but require L. G. to attend. 2.

The Mausang men kept the lead un no better, but she is no worse."

2. N.C.0'. Class to be held on til turning out of Kowloon Bay and Mrs. Friar's tears began to fait people often do, No one can expect Thursday, October 20th.

Category "C" Men who inve not Friday, 21st. October at 5.30 p.m. at Heading for the Yacht Club buoy, (c). Engineer Company-Parnde yet qunited in Muskotry. Drills, which a. revision of the examination They were gradually overtaken by the again, and she furtively wiped them anything more from them and they

Camp, Musketry Clasu, away, and tried to be brave. Dr. take advantage of that quite sub-st Miniature Range at 6.30 p.m. on

G.O.C's. papers or the participants in the Dutchmen who were rowing steadily Monday, 17th, instant.

Inspection.

N.C.O's. examination held on the 14th, and taking full advantage of the Wogle watched her impartially. consciously,"

(d). Corps Signals. Parades will

Category "D", Recruits and mon instant will be made and the results wind, whereas Goddard and he men Roland looked at the doctor's face. "It's very interesting, all this, be held at Corps leadquarters at 6.30 detailed by Pt. Comdr. for special announced.

were too far Inshore to have its full to read his thoughts; but he could psychologically said Mr. Friar P. on Tuesday 18th. October and individunt 1raining. Drills, Camp,

benefit. decipher nothing; and he felt very Judicially, thinking: "This man

on Friday, 21int. October.

Musketry Class, G.O.C's. Inspection. uneasy and very uncomfortable; he likes to hear himself talk, but Gun Instruction-Tuesday, 18th Octo- commencement of the Training Season (e). Machine Gun Troop.-Vickers The Category list Issued at the felt almost like a criminal. Was doubt if he's an absolute fool." her Parade at Causeway Bay Stables are now cancelled, the doctor about to diagnose and Aloud he added: "But the treat at 5.30 p.m. prophesy sorious things? Rolam ment?" was afraid. Then Dr. Wogle pro- ceeded: "I withheld my opinion this morning until I could make a further examination. I am now pretty sure that my first suspicion 1A justified. Your daughter is suffering from acute neurasthenia."

Mr. Friar came in, frosh from hla windy promenade on the spacious roof. He was wearing a travelling sult.

"Ah!" he murmured. "You're here, Lane Smith. Glad to see you." And, nodding to the doctor, he took an easy chair.

"Dr. Wogle Rays the poor denr's Kot

"I was just saying," the doctor interrupted Mrs. Friar, "your daughter is suffering from acute neurasthenia, Mr. Friar, and from nothing else,"

doctor's.

neura8-

"Rest!" answered Dr. Wogle Rest. Rest. And rest. Comploto rest, physical and mental. No callers. No correspondence. No reading. No exertion of any sort. She really ought to go into a Hamo. But she seems rather violently against that.”

anid

(f). Armoured Car Section.-The Section will parade at full strongth on Monday 17th instant at Headquar ters at 5.30 p.m.

Platoon Commanders will now ad vise all N.C.O's. and men of the Categories to which they belong but each man should see that he knows his Category and what is required of

2. Hango Allotment The Penk Range is reserved on who wish to practice for tile forth-tirely under sail with the crew rest Sunday, 30th October for Volunteers ter part of the harbour alacat en- The J. C. J. L. crow crossed the lat-

coming Hongkong Rifle League Coming for the final spurt. They finish petition. Rango Office-Liout. J. H. ed well ahead of the Maunang but Bottomley.

were later disqualified for using salla which excecdcd the measurement Fimits. Mausang.

The race was awarded to the

3. Struck of the Strength. Having left the Colony. No. 1285 Bdr. A. Laughton, Battery, as from 1.0.32.

Having completed 3 years Service. No. 1201 Cpl. M. A. da Silva, No. 9 Pintoon, as from 12.10.32.

4. Transfer.

bind that they failed to complete the The Sulyang entry was so far be- course, retiring after reaching the Yacht Club, for the first time.

Long Course.

the

(g). Motor Machine Gun Section-im. The Section will parado at Headquar

Appendix to Above. ters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, 17th inst.

(h). Machine Gun

Parade Tuesday, October 18, 1032. Company.-):

Im The Company will

A, Lewis Gun.—Stoppages. October 21st in Clone Column of mediate Action S.A.T. Vol. ii pp 68-76.

parade on Friday,

Having been dismissed, No. 1861 Edm. F. J. Noronha, Corps Plutoons at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarters Instructors to complete each stop- in mufti fur Machine Gun Training. ange with reasoning, before moving Band, as from 20.0.32. "She's quite right there,”

No. 1838 Ram. G. S. Edward, Corp Rocks to Kowloon Rock then to a The course was from Channel 2. Machine Gun Part II., No. 4on to next and thoroughly practico Mr. Friar grimly. "And I under-Platoon will fire Machine Gun Part eac. man.

Headquarters. L. H. J.Band, as from 3.10.32. stand you don't want her mother or 11 at Stonecutters Rango on Sunday No. 10 Ptn. Sgt. Britto, No. 12 Ptn. Platoon, is transferred to Armoured Yacht Club line.

mark of the Yacht Club and to Cust Silva, L. Rodrigues, Sgt. Sequeira, me to see hier!"

No. 1574 Pte. T. L. Paget, No. 2 Rock Beacon, finishing across tional, but equipment i.e. Drill Order Cpl. Nunes, No. 10 Ptn. and other Car Section with effect from 14.10.32.

entries The

were Foushing (McPherson), Fooshing (Stud- Lieut. J. F. Wright, Armoured Car hulme), Muusang (Goddard), Saiyang. Section, Granted leave from 8th, to Kalgan (Forbes) and Vandyk). The 18th October, 1932. Battery, granted 3 months' leave (McPherson). Kalgan and Fooshing No. 1683 Gar. H. S. Dinidale, Mausang was followed by Fooshing from 1.9.32 to 30.11.92. Company granted 6 months leave

(Studholme).

from 10.10.32 to 10.4.33.

And

16th October, mufil or uniform op-

must be worn.

pre

6. Leave.

No. 1010 Pte. T. V. Harvey, Anzac

of the second Fooshing crow, is se-

Mr. D. McPherson, who took charge

cend engineer aboard the vessel, and this was the first time that an engi neer had skippered a crew in the avent.

race

"Not unicos she insists.

N.CO%. of Category "A" to be then only for a couple of minutes Launch Jeaves Queen's Pier at 8.30 pared with lernon. "Well 7**

B. Lewis Gun.-1. Stripping and twice a day. No one ought to eeen.m. and Kowloon Police Pier 8.10

Assembling (Elementary) 8. A. T. her except the nurse and that muid a.m. she calls "Nanny, Nanny will be Range Offeer-Lieut. E. G. Stewart. Vol. il 1931 pp. 25-29 parab. 1-4. In Company Dinner. Tickets for alructors only or Barrel group pp. burimless enough.”

the Company Dinner are now avail- and assembling of group PP "Ah!" breathed Mr. Friar, sar-able at $2 per head from Acting Sgt. Osmund No. 11 Platoon, Cpl. V. 20-32. Headquarters. -Lt. Lawrence, tonically.

C.Q.M.S. A.. C. Deck c/o Asiatic l'etroleum Co. or through Platoon A. Neves No, 10 Platoon. "The patient will probably object Commanders.

2. Stripping and Assembling Com-.

6. Strength. "What is your neurasthenia at first. But she'll used to the new (). Scottish Company.No. panent parts pp. 32-38 omitting p.38

The following have been taken on Mr. Friar demanded. "I am nat state of affairs and then sho'll like Platoon parade at Kowloon Duck (g) and 37 (h). Pay particular at one of those people who are soothed it. They always do. And that will under 2nd. Lieut. T. P. Saunderson attention to p. 37 I. L/Cp1, Sa, Nu. 12 the Strength:

1959 Pie. D. J. Wlilis, No. 3 Platoon, Platoon.

At the conclusion of the race Mr. 7.10.32. as soon as a disease is named. Ibe the real beginning of her cure. 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, 20th instant.

C. Musketry. 1. Strengthening No. 7 Platoon parade at Headquar don't exactly know what

And when she's got back herters under 2nil. Lieut. A. W. Brown Evercises S.A.T. Voli np. 116-119. Platoon, 11.10.32.

1000 Pio. A. C. Xavier, No. 10. S. Rouse in the absence of Mr. T. I. R. Shaw, presented the trophy thenis is, and I want to know. strength, then we must re-educate at .30 p.m. on Thursday, 20th instant, leadquarters, Parade Ground. Lt. J. 1961 Pte, J. C. Miller, No. 7 Pintoun, and a souvenir to Mr. D. G. Goddard. Ifis voice was ALS firm 戥践 theber in the management of life. Halloween Dinner. Will be held at V. V. Remedios, L/St., Boleros, No. 0

13.10.32.

Mr. Rouse commented upon the good Psycho-therapy. But there's nofeadquarters on Friday, 4th Novem- Platoon.

W. H. G. Goater CaptaIN, | question of psycho-therapy for the her, 1932 at 8 pm. Further particul- 2. Quickening Exercises S.A.T.

Adjutant, II. K. V. D. Corps. "Neurasthenia is nervous werk-present. Her condition is grave, ars will be notified to members by Vol. 1 pp. 110-120 paras, 9 and 10. neas, weakness of the

nervous and the weakness is acute, na I said.eirentar, but meantime all ranks are Headqu ters, Parade Ground. L/Cpl.

BELFAST DISORDERS. system. Acnte neurasthenin isThe maid told me that when her asked to register the date to keep Alves, No. 10 Platoon. pronounced weakness of the nerves.mistress got out of bed this mornit free.

3. Parti Practices T5 T6 TS. (k), A.AL.A. It is

ATTEMPTED LOOTING BUT Company-No. 1| Miniature Range, Cpl. M. A. Baptista, a disease like any othering to look at herself in the glass, S A.P.C. and No. 2 Sec. H.K. Ne, 11 Platoon.

NO - FURTHER RIOTS disease. Its symptoms are as she fell down-she was so giddy. Electric.

Clase to be divided into 3 groups much mental ns physical, but · I│Couldn't stand. And this after

London, Oct. 14. ench to carry out the abovo 3 items in

Survivor Recently Here. should not call it a mental case-on I shouldn't be surprised if! The UALAL weekly instruction

Attempts to loot three public turn.

houses at Belfast yesterday even-chief engineer aboard the Travessa

Mr. Norman V. Robson, who want such as hysteria would be, though she's still weaker. Her pulse is.parades are suspended till further Miss Friar is not free from warn you, by the way, she may will parade, together on the first S.A.T. Vol. 1 1931 pp. 60-72 Stages-1 police and no repetition of riot the epic voyagu in lifeboats

notice. Instead, "the LWD Sections D, Musketry, Aiming Instruction ing were quickly dealt with by the when she sank, and who shared in hysteria. She is very gravely totally lose her voice for

which a few Thursday of each month at the and i. Headquarters, C.S.M. Hap ing occurred. overtired. Very gravely. She days," At these words his voice APC. Installation, North Point at tista, Sgt. Garcia, No. 9 Platoon.

followed, passed through Hongkong may have been working up to this softened and his gaze became com-5.30

aboard the 8.8. The night passed quietly and recently Members are strongly Owing to light failing early it will

Cnpe St. crisis for a long time. Indeed she passionate; and the other three urged to attend Intermediate parades be necessary in carry out the portion conditions were normal to-day. George, of which he is chief engi must have been. The approach of perceived that, despite any indicans often as possible

with No. 3 requiring Imitation by the squad British Wireless. this disease is usually insidious.Lions to the contrary, he had bowels Nobody notices it. The patient and could exercise considerable doesn't notice it himself. I found charm.

n throbbing in the abdominal aorta

this afternoon. The mental energy There wus un instant's allence us is completely exhausted. Well, not Dr. Wogle, triumphantly surveyed completely, but you know what Ibis cowed audience; and then

ITSA 31,

A

If her mental energy was quick series of sharp noises, scum. completely exhausted she would inge, and exclamations in the cor probably be dead, and she isn't ridar just outside the drawing. dend."

room door. Roland was sitting nearest the door. Alarmed, he "She's been sleeping badly," said jumped up and opened the door. Mrs. ar feebly.

The girl incapable of the slightest "That is nothing," the doctor movement was struggling with the said. "That's merely a sign. In- nurse, while Nanny hurried down Homnia in itself is never dangerous. the corridor towards them. Phoebe Many people who live to an advanc-was in a rose-pink night-dress. ed age have always been bad "Ah!" she cried angrily, seeing sleepers."

Roland. "So you are there. Nanny It occurred to Roland that he said you had come. Why did you ought to have removed himself tell all my friends to leave my when the interview began; he was dressing room last night? I call it a an intruder; but he could not stir. piece of blasted-Her tones had "Yes," Mr. Friar remarked. "riven to a savage shriek, but the have always slept badly myself." word 'blasted' seemed to stop lur. "I think," said Dr. Wogle, "I She subsided limply to the carpet, think that your daughter's case is and the nurse subsided with her. a not uncommon one. She has A strong hand, the doctor's, pushed been doing something that she Roland violently away. doesn't like doing." "Mrs. Friar

made a movement of protest. "Yes. "I was just unpacking my things, Something she doesn't like doing.doctor- the nurse began, self- Acting."

exculpatory.

"But she simply lives for the

"Take her feet," said the doctor.

stage," exclaimed Mra. Frinr. "I"I'll take her shoulders. You people wish she didn't.”

"I don't say she hasn't been needn't come. Better not. This is living for the stage. I say I

only a touch of hysteria. It's suspect she acts against her in nothing out of the way."

4

clination. Perhaps she thinks she Roland and Mr. and Mrs. Friar can act well, and so she ought to watched the slow procession recedo act, and so aho acts from a sense along the corridor. Neither Ro- of duty. Or I daresay slic fa land or Mrs. Friar dared glance at ambitious. Say she wishes to the other two. reach a certain goal. Say sho wishes to be acknowledged as the "If it's nothing it's nothing,' said finest English actress. The means (Mr. Fılar. "So we may as weil re- to the end are distasteful to hor,maio quito calm. I'm going to but she accepts the means in order{hang a new picture in my work- to achieve the end. Now I've read room. You'll find me there. Don't the papers to-day. I read them as cry, Emily." Missenden appeared soon as I left here this morning.from nowhere, and two young And it seems to me that she has spruce maids. The procession had already achieved her and, if har vanished. The maids were onger- end in what I think it may be. ly aavouring the magnificent alarm. She probably know last night at the Thoy lived intensely. theatre that she had done so. Sho

is released from tho strain. Noth- "Missenden," Mr. Friar ordored. ing to worry her now except the "Get someone to help you with my fear that she mayn't be able to keep trunk back into my dressingroom,

and unpack it.

It up, and the sense of respon ́albility, ̈ ̈ But the strain is very

(To-be continusi.)

p.m.

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and complimented the Dutch: crow. He regretted that thoy had to be disqualified.

Mr. P. Tod, Shipping Manager of the Indo-China S S. Co. returned thanks for the trophy and expressed appreciation to the Yacht Club for organising the event.

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BUSTER KEATON

in

"THE PASSIONATE

with

PLUMBER"

JIMMY (SCHNOZZLE) DURANTE

Imagine them together! They are funny alone but a picturejwith a pair of them and

How mortified I

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you'll be if you

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Will you be able to keep your attitude? Oh Boy!

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