Judge — August 12, 1916 — page 21: what you’re looking at

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One! acatiod yuthera d ship ters ou ost coubles. ece JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ; THIS NUMBER of JupGe goes to press the news of the death of James Whitcomb Riley comes to us. The life of the “Hoosier Poet” not lend itself to sounding periods and solemn music. But just as + as with tolling of bells and the formal trappings of grief does the Nation mourn the departure of him who has brought to it during his lifetime so much of joy and honest pleasure, so much of laughter through tears. He needs no memo- rial odes; as long as children shall joy in “Little Orphant Annie” and “The Raggedy Man,” as long as “An Old Sweetheart of Mine” shall make the heart beat a little faster, so long shall his memory endure. It is futile to tell of his obscure begin- nings, his varied career, his final triumphs Such a recital, would be superfluous; Riley's memory is too deeply enshrined in “the hearts of his countrymen.” Indiana has many sons of whom she may be justly proud; but upon none che laurels rest with such grace as upon James Whitcomb Riley. The e may claim him as her own, but the claim will never be recognized. belongs to all, as he wrote for all. An unusual but surely fitting honor was conferred on the memory of poet when his body was allowed to lie in state beneath the dome of the itol, the spot where he read his poem “Old Glory" only a few years ago. asinds of people, rich and poor, old and young, his friends, though he er knew them, his sincere mourners, though they never saw his face or the grasp of his hand, came to view him. Thousands more would have ehad they been able. For with the passing of James Whitcomb Riley ed one of America’s great poets. James Whitcomb Riley JUDGE’S BETWEEN COVERS Passing Sentences he Adventures of Irvin $. Cobb’s delightful character, Judge William aan Priest, are collected and chronicled in his book, “Old Judge Priest.” e George H. Doran Company, New York; net, $1.25.) Like the con- ional after-dinner speaker, Mr. Cobb needs no introduction, nor does Judge himself. Read, and be pleased. * Tennis for Women,” by Miss Molla Bjurstedt and Samuel Crowther ableday, Page & Company, New York; net, $1.25) is a clear, well- ten compendium of advice and instruction to the woman tennis-player, ring tournament play and the psychology of the game as well as the te specific technical instructions. s ppears a slender—all books of verse are slender, no matter what their sical girth—book of poetry by Strickland Gillilan. “Including You (Forbes & Company, Chicago; net. $1.00.) Those who remember er volume “Including Finnigan” with joy, will not be disappointed * Roberta of Roseberry Gardens.” by Frances Duncan (Doubleday, ®& Company; net, $1.25). is the tale of a girl and a garden and a botan- courtship. ‘It will furnish a sort of demi-tasse after heavier readin dentally, there are a lot of hints as to gardening mixed with the romance. Wiring to Hubby Summer resort telegraph operator (reading the message)—Send me one dred twenty-five dollars immediately without fail. Love and_ kisses te words too many, madam: Sk—How perfectly horrid! the last three. Well (meditatively), suppose you cut The Lesson Hour Visitor—So you're teaching the young idea to shoot? Mother—Oh, no!—I'm a peace advocate. Look about you for the man who is happiest in his success. You will find him of moderate habit. He is neither prudishly narrow nor is he excessive. And it is the moderate man whom we most value as a customer for a wonderfully mildand mellow Whiskey —Wilson—Real Wilson—That’s All! The Whiskey for which we invented the Non-Refillable Bottle FREE CLUB RECIPES—Free booklet of famous club recipes for mixed drinks. Address Wilson, 315 Fifth Ave, N.Y. That's All! i 8 I PERS MEPIS RE ITS TP SRN SP | If you can draw a little and want to draw more, you have an opportunity to learn at small expense to yourself. EUGENE ZIMMER- MAN has an established reputation as a car- toonist. He has put some of the tricks of his trade into a book, “CARTOONS AND CARICATURES” bound neatly in 34 mo- rocco which will be sent to you prepaid on receipt of $1.00. ZIM BOOK 8-12 Brunswick Building, 225 Fifth Ave., New York City AE WT A comicbooks.com