Judge, 1915-07-10 · page 13 of 28
Judge — July 10, 1915 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This is a romantic comedy illustration about a couple named Harry and Elinor. Harry is obsessed with golf and is attempting to teach his reluctant wife the game. The humor centers on their competing priorities: Harry loves golf almost as much as he loves Elinor, and he's determined to convert her to the sport despite her lack of enthusiasm. The satire gently mocks husbands who prioritize hobbies over spousal interests, and wives who indulge these obsessions. Elinor's repeated statement ("I never shall like golf") contrasts with Harry's optimistic persistence ("Don't give it up, please"), suggesting the futility of forcing shared interests on an unwilling partner. The illustration's 1920s style and interior setting suggest this reflects contemporary leisure-class domestic dynamics.
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OF THE GAME » WALDRON lore. LO SO Herr loved golf and Elinor, or Elinor and golf. Precedence was uncertain. When he was with Elinor away from golf, the game lost something of its vital appeal; and when he was with golf away from Elinor, she was a subconscious, though always a charming, entity. When trying to teach Elinor golf—a task he had for some time pursued—Harry was in heaven, as he was to-day. He had made the opening drive, as usual, just to show her how to swing on the ball, which now carried far and true to a good position. Her drives always had been eccentric. “Really, Harry,"’ said she, as they walked toward the point of action, ‘I never shall like golf."” “Don’t give it up, please."’ There was a light in his eyes due