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Zurich Herald, 1927-12-22, Page 20 *MLA ♦s we use anal "It is so," he returned, gravely, "At any hour, day or night, if you care to make the request I shall be. happy to prove my words,. "But" he lowered his dark lashes and then rais- ed them again, "the real object of my BEGIN HERE TODAY, Sir Charles Abingdon engages Paul Halley, criminal investigator, to find out why Sir Charles is shadowed. Harley dines at •the Abingdon home. Sir Charles falls from his chair in a dying state. The last words he utters are "Nicol Blinn" and Fire -Tongue." visit is concerned with more material thin Dr. McMurd.och pronounces death due „I things said Phil Abingdon, and whether because of the words of Ormuz Khan; or because of some bond the meaning of "Fire -Tongue." Brinn of telepathy which he had established refuses to enlighten him. Harley clues- between them, she immediately iaund herself to be thinking of Paul Harley. "I bring you -a inesage," he, con- tnued, "from a friend." With eyes widely open, Phil Abing- don watched him. "From," she began but her lips would not frame the naive. Nicol Brinn, placing his hat upon "From Mi Paul Harley," he said, his head, stepped out before the porch inclining his head gravely. of the Cavalry Club. "Oh! tell me, tell me!" The chauffeur closed the door, and "I ani here to tell you, Miss Abing- returned again to the wheel. Imme- don. Mr. Harley feels that his ab' diately the car moved away. At the sense may have distressed you." illuminated number Nicol Brinn "Yes, yes," she said eagerly. scarcely troubled to glance. Common "But in pursuit of a certain matter sense told hini that it was not that which is known to you, he has found under which the car was registered. it necessary in the interests of his His interest, on the contrary, was safety to remain out of London for entirely focussed upon a beautiful car, a while." which was evidently awaiting some, "Oh," Phil Abingdon heaved a great visitor or member of the club. Glanc-, sigh. "Oh, Your Excellency, how glad Ing shrewdly at the chauffeur, a smart,' I am to hear that he is safe!" military -looking , fellow, Nicol Brinn j "He is my guest," continued Ormuz drew a card from his waistcoat pocket, i Khan, "my honored guest." and resting it upon a wing in the light I "He is with you?" exclaimed Phil, of one of the lamps, wrote something almost incredulously. rapidly upon it in pencil. "With me at my home in Surrey. Returning the pencil to his pocket: In vie be found a natural ally, since "Whose car, niy man?" he inquired E my concern was as great as his own. of the chauffeur. to heart failure. Harley insists that ,Sir Charles was poisoned. Paul asks Nicol Brinn to explain tions Polly Jones, parlormaid. Nicol Brinn is summoned to the home of the head of the P`iee-Tongue cult. Brinn loves Nelda, a member of the cult. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY. • CHAPTER XXII.—(Cont'd.) "Colonel Lord Wolverham's, sir." "Good," said Nicol Brinn, and put the card and a ten -shilling note into the man's hand. "Go right into the club and personally give Colonel Lord Wolverhann this card. Do you under- stand?" The man understood. Used to dis- cipline, he recognized the note of com- mand in the speaker's voice. "Certainly, sir," he returned, with- out hesitation; and stepping down open the pavement he walked into the club. Less than two minutes afterward a highly infuriated military gentleman —who, as it chanced, had never even I do not conceal freer you, Miss Ab- ingdon, that he is in danger." "In danger?" ,she whispered. "It is true, but beneath my roof he is safe. There is a matter of vital urgency, however, in which you can assist him." "I?" she exclaimed. "No one but you." Ormuz Khan raised his slender hand gracefully. "I beg you, do not misunderstand me. In the first place, would Mr. Harley have asked you to visit hini at my home, if he had not been well assured that you could do so with propriety? In the second place, should I, who respect you more deeply than any wo- man in the world, consent to your cora- heard of the distinguished American ing unchaperoned? Miss Abingdon, traveler --came running out hatless you know inc better. I beg of you in into Picadilly, holding a crumpled Mr. Harley's name and in my own, .visiting card in his hard. The card, prevail upon Mrs. McMurdoch to tie- which his chauffeur had given hien in the midst of a thrilling game, read as follows: MR. NICOL BRINN Raleigh House, Piccadily, W.I. And written in pencil beneath the name appeared the following: Borrow your car. Urgent. Will explain to -morrow. Apologize. N. B. cept the invitation which I bring to lunch with me at Hillside, niy Surrey home." He spoke with the deep respect of a courtier addressing his queen. His low musical voice held a note that was almost a note of adoration. Phil Abingdon withdrew her gaze from the handsome ivory face, and strove for mental composure. before replying. Suddenly she spoke. CHAPTER XXIII. "Of course I will come, Your Ex- PxIL ABINGDON'S VISITOR. cellency," she said. "I will see Mrs. McMurdoch at once, but I know she On the following morning the card will not refuse." of His Excellency Ormuz Khan was "Naturally she will not refuse," brought to Phil Abingdon in the charming little room which Mrs. Mc- Murdoch had alloted to her for a pri- vate sanctum during the period of her stay under this hospitable roof. A few moments later Ormuz Khan entered. He wore faultless morning Ment," he said, "which returns us in - dress, too faultless; so devoid of any terest tenfold. If I can be sure iii flaw or crease as to have lost its Mrs. McMurdoch's acceptance, I will request permission to take my leave now for I have an urgent business Miss Abingdon," he returned in a grave voice. "The happiness of so many people is involved." He rose, bowing deeply, from a European standpoint too deeply, "Kindness is a spiritual invest - masculine character. In his button- hole was a hyacinth, and in ono slen- der ivory hand he carried a huge appointment to keep, after which I bunch of pink roses', which, bowing will call for 'you. Can you be ready deeply, he presented to the ember- by noon?" rassed girl. "Yes, we shall be ready." "Dare I venture," he said in his musical voice, bending deeply over the extended hand, "to ask you to accept these flowers? It would honor me. Pray do not refuse." "Your Excellency is very kind," she replied, painfully conscious of acute in a small, barely furnished room, nervousness. "It is more than good l having white distempered walls, of you." "It is good of you to grant me so much pleasure," he returned, sinking gracefully upon a settee, as Phil Ab- ingdon resumed her seat. "Condol- ences are meaningless. Why should I offer thein to one of your acute per- ceptions? But you know—" the long, magnetic eyes regarded her fixedly— "you know what is in my heart." Phil 'Abingdon bit her lip, merely nodding in reply. "Let us then try to forget, if only for a while, said Ormuz Khan. "I could show you so easily, if yon would consent to allow me, that those we leve never leave us." 'erre spell of 'has haunting voice was beginning to have its effect. Phil Ab- ngdon found herself fighting against ,001netliiie Which et once repelled and. httraeted her, "Does Your Excellency really mean drat " she whispered. A Mile appeared Capon his face, an �iilutditit tide, but rather that of a beautiful woman than of a man, UAe you of the West," lie paid, *have advanced step by step, ever nee - 'Ward in the mechanical seiencee, we of the Lest 'have adaneeed tiled step ply step in other and greater sciences,' "hour E*cellency almost frightens e," gm whispered. "Vet I have no otibt that yoti speak of what you knew." CHAPTER XXIV, TEE SCREEN OF GOLD. Paul Harley raised his aching head and looked wearily about him. He lay /8881 Na. 8'I '17 wholly undecorated. Its few appoint- ments were Oriental and the only win- dow which it boasted was set so high as to be well out of reach. Moreover, it was iron -barred,- and at the moment admitted no light, whether because it did not communicate with the outer world, orbecause night was fallen, he was unable to tell. There were two doers in the room, one of very massive construction, and the other a 'smaller one. The place was dimly lighted, by a brass lantern which hung from the ceiling. Harley stood up, staggered slightly, and then sat down again. For a few moments he remained seated., victim of a deadly nausea. Then, clenching his jaws grimly, again he stood up, and thio time succeeded in reaching the heavy dor, As he had supposed, it was firmly locked, and a glance was sufficient to chow :hini that his unaided effort could never force it, 'X3e tnnied his attention to: the smaller doer, which opened at ilia touch, revealing a sleep- ing apartment not unlike a monk's cell, adjoining which was a tiny bath- room. Neither rooms boasted windows, both being lighted by brass lanterns, Harley examined them and their ap- pointments with the utmost care, and then returned again to the outer room,. one feature of which, and quite the most remarkable, he had reserved for spee'rai investigation.. This was a massive .screen of gilded iron scroll work, which occupied near ly the whole end of the room. Be-' yond the screen hung a violet -colored curtain of Oriental facric; but so closely woven was the metal design that although he could touch this cur-; tain with his finger at certain points, it proved impossible for him to move it aside, in any way. (To be continued.) Wilson Publishing Company iciArAiog A CHIC FROCK. New and decidedly smart is the chic frock shown here, having flared- zee - tons at the front and' back of the skirt, a convertible collar, and, long dart -fitted sleeves. No. 1691 is for Misses and Small Women, and is in sizes 16, 18 and a0 years. Size 18 (36 bust) requires 3 yards 39 -inch, or lei yards 54 -inch material. Pelee 20c the pattern. The garments illustrated in our new Fashion Book are advance styles for the home dressmaker, and the woman or girl who desires to wear garments dependable for taste, simplicity; and economy will find her desires fulfilled in our patterns. Place of the book 10 cents the copy. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. 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Since New Zealanders and Australians alike regard the base at Singapore as the rallying point of British interests in he Western Pacific, it is natural and oper that they should prove their faith by works. Fortunately, the factors making for peace in . the Pacific are so many that it is profitless to tack in terms of pos- sible conflict. Even were there no dther guarantees of peace, the close community of interest between the Dominions and the United States has established a solidarity which not even the blasts of Chicago's Mayor can shake. Like Japan and China, the Dominions and the United States want peace above all in the Pacific in order to finish the tasks of nation - building and `' to develop commerce. New Zealand and Australia are pion- eer countries facing problems similar to those of America. Peopled by kin- dred stocks and having similar forms of Government, they view the world more nearly eye to eye than do any other nations. Being, all of them, Pa- cific Powers, they are keenly concern- ed in the developments in that great ocean and on its shores. The reason why New Zealand and Australia are particularly interested in Singapore is that, as the nearest base for refueling and repairing Brit- ish ships, it is in a sense the police station of Britain in Eastern waters. So long as the Dominions form essen- tial links in the empire they cannot remain aloof from empire defence. Obviously, they are unable by them- selves to carry the burden of sustain- ing large navies. Hence it is only fit- ting that they should take their share in defraying the cost of the defensive forces of the empire which, as the British delegates at the Geneva Con- ference aptly showed, are essential for the protection of Britain's far- flung lines of commerce and com- munication. C:. n Engl and Sur- vive It? Red-faced old, gentlemen in Hants and lace"'"•collared Victorian ladies in any shire may be expected to deluge The Morning Post and The Times with letters, now that. Premier Bald- win has bursted One of England's Traditions. Sinoe Sir Walter Raleigh returned from the Virginias with tobacco, and clouds of smake soon began to arise at Hampton Court, there has been one rule in the Com- mons which was never violated. That rule is: no member may smoke unless the House ,has adjourned. The other night when the lights went out the Premier puffed his favorite pipe in tire inner lobby, and, though the House cheered, what can possibly. be the effect of this upon the landed gentry? Sir Roger de Coverley, in his country denes, cannot be expect- ed to let such a matter pass. Since the rule of the Commons was made, a King has been beheaded, himself the son of a King who wrote that "Counterblast Against Tobacco" which is one of the prides of pedan- ticism and one of the really triumph- ant bores of literature. Since that rule, Prime. Ministers have even come to smoke pipes. But never before has a Prime Mil ester smoked his pipe while the House ems, officially in session. Possibly England, which withstood the horrors of the war and lived through a Labor Ministry containing four Peers, can adjust itself to what- ever'this lapse on the part of not only a Premier but an aristocrat may por- teed. Only Fresh !:ea Oljd IP Sealed air-itighto Fresh and delicious. Trinity Coll ge Shows Good Progress - Annual Meeting of the Corporation Brings Interesting Data to Public Attention FURTHER BUIL The Annual Meeting of the Cor- poration of Trinity College was held in November. The number of students enrolled in Trinity College in 1927 in all courses is 296 as compared with 247 in 1926. There are 95 men and 65 women in residence. There are 240 students registered in the Faculty of Arts. Of these 103 are taking Honour Courses and 137 are enrolled in the Pass or General Course. The number of new students this Session is 103. The standing of Trinity College students at the Annual Examinations of . the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Arts was as follows: In honour courses 11 obtained First Class Standing; 27 Second Class Standing; and 19 Third Class Standing. In the Pass, or General, Course, 4 obtained A, or First Class Proficiency, 18 B, or Second Class Proficiency, and 25 C, or Third Class Proficiency. In the Fourth Year E. M. Reid in Political Science, and Miss B. M. H. Corrigan in Modern Languages ob- tained the highest standing in the whole University, The same record was secured in the Second Year by R. T. Hallock in Orientals, C. F. Far-, well iii'.Philosophy, and A. H. Sellers in Biological and Medical Sciences, I; and in the First Year by Miss S. A. M. Brett in English and History. In addition to the award of the Rhodes Scholarship to E. M. Reid, the following University distinctions should receive mention: W. L. Smith, the Trinity College • nominee, was awarded the Moss Scholarship. 'A. H. -Sellers and M. T. dePencier were elected to War Memorial Scholarships by the Alumni Federation of the Uni- versity of Toronto. ' Scholarships in Mental and Moral Philosophy were awarded to R. S. Jaques and C. F. Farwell of the Third and Second years respectively, the latter also winning the John Macdonald Scholarship in Philosophy, The Italian Prize in' the Fourth Year was won by Miss B. M. H. Corrigan and the Edward Blake Scholarship in Biological and Medical Sciences by A. H. Sellers. The Teaching Staff of the College ING PLANNED has been strengthened by the addition1 in the Department of French by Pro fessor R. K. Hicks, formerly of Queen's University, Kingston, . - graduate of the University of Cam bridge, and Dr.. H. T. F. Fletcher, of Birmingham, England, who holds hie Doctorate from the University of Nancy in France. The Reverend John Lowe, M.A., who won a Rhodes Schol- arship from the College in 1922 and secured a Double First at Oxford Uni-•�b versity has joined the 'Staff in Di:1 vinity. The Report of the Appeal Commit-' tee showed that a suns of $300;000 had been added to the endowments, mak- ing it possible to strengthen. the edu- cational work in many important: res- pects and provide for retiring allow- ances for Professors and Lecturers at,, the age of 65. The appeal for addle tional subscriptions will be continued• throughout the Province. The Chairman of the Building Com. mittee, .Mr.' Gerald Larkin, read are - port in which it was urged that Chapel and Dining hall should be added to the present buildings as soon as possible. The need of these addi tional buildings is very greatly felt and the hope was expressed that thein erection would be made possible irli thenear future. Dr. Maurice Hutton was nominated as Public Orator in the place of the late Professor Duckworth, and Mr. Eimes Henderson, M.A.ie and Colonel Henry Brock, D.C.L., as Esquire Be-\ dells. The following were named as members of the Executive. Committee of Corporation: Mr. C. M. Baldwin, M.A.; Mr. R,'B. Beaumont, M.A.; Mr. Joseph Beaumont; Mr. A. H. Camp- bell, M,A.; .Mrs. Graham 'Campbell, Mr. B. B. Cronyn; Mr. A. M. M. Kirk- patrick; Mr. Gerald Larkin; Mr. C. S. Laidlaw; 'Mr. Kirwan Martin, K.C.; Mr. Craufurd Martin; Mr. Eric"Ma- shell; Mr. C. S. Machines, K.C.; Dr. J. H. McConnell; Mr. F. Gordon Osier; Mr. W. K. Pearce; Mr. Campbel.I Reaves; Mr. G. B. Strathy, M.A.; Mr. D. T. Symons, K.C., and Mr. T. H. Wood, M.A., together wth the Provost and other members of the Adnuiistra- tive Staff. TOO RAPID WORK "A woman could make a monkey) out of you In ten minutes." "1 don't believe It. It took nature ten million years to make me out of a monkey." We Are R -r -revenged. Bill Forbes, our local barber, got ex- cited while shaving himself in front of the mirror yesterday, and before $'e realized what he _was doing • he had sold himself three bottles of hair tonic and short-changed himself in the bar- gain,—Washington Cougar's Paw. Learning From Canada A NSW "WArc I1 ON i'Hr. RH!Na" 'raking a leaf front the experience of Canada in building the great Quebec bridge across the St. Lawrence, German engineers have built over the River Rhine, between Wesel and l3uerich, a bridge with :four 320400t spans Which were floated into place, Fishes Plop, But Not Through Pala; Tender - Hearted Woman Causes Fish Vender's Arrest and Experts Save Him Declare Creatures Dead Berlin: A trial for cruelty to a fish' brought up the question whether fish` are only stunned by a blow on the' head,or killed outright, so that their subsequent movements are mere re. flexes. -' Fraulein Dorothy Hinze, 70, who is La great lover of cats, bought a live fish for her pets and instructed the fishmonger, C. Berisch, to kill and( prepare it for cooking on the spot) After the vender of sea food had deft -1 ly delivered a smashing blow on the? head of the fish, he •started to scrape of the scales. When she saw the fish still squirm= ing in the man's hand, the old woman+ emitted a scream of horror, called hini a brute and: .subsequently had hire! arraigned in the Charlottenburg court "for wanton cruelty." The court, finding itself incompet ent to judge of the vitality of fishes called in two piscatorial experts, who? testified that after"a properly deliver-, ed blow on the head a fish is as dead as a door nail and that its continuing motions are purely rebectory in char., atter. Coniand of the Air Leo Marse hi the London National Review: Wo never can understand the propaganda of those who regard the sea and land as ''back numbers" and who would gaily ;temp British( dea power—to say nothing of the British army—in order that we may become a mighty air power, clad who would talk of command of the air in a manner that has no meaning, be. cause the thing is impossible. , No one can command the air. It :is altogether beyond the control es man, and for that reason bears no resew., blance to sea or land which areowlth' In human compass. To i alit, of eel% man•ding the ale is to deceit* th4 multitude. It is moonshine, tallnawd's LInihient for Gr''pras •