Was surprised to hear from Dr. Scannell that Marconi is in a way indebted to Cork for his first rise to greatness. Apparently there was a meeting of the commercial business men of Gt. Britain and Ireland some years ago, and three Corkmen attended to attempt to obtain a communication between the Fastnet Lighhouse and ships passing eastward. Marconi, then unknown, called on them at their hotel in London, and told them about his invention of wireless telegraphy. They were incredulous, as were the other representatives at the meeting afterwards, but finally Marconi was allowed to demonstrate, and success followed. Thus his career began. It is difficult to believe Cork ever gave anyone a lift! On my way to the Doctor’s I got a bad fall in Blackpool from my bike. The brakes were put out of action, and I was mud from top to toe. You may be sure I felt awkward. Went to the Doctor, however, in that state for last injection, and then to Confession. Had a bad night of sleeplessness and nightmares.
