Judge — September 1, 1923 — page 23: what you’re looking at

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Duse Takes a Back Seat (Continued from page 13) believes that she has committed bigamy. (You begin to appreciate the timbre of the plot.) Miss Wooster, who ought to change her first name if she ever hopes to get to heaven, is altogether too cute for my taste. Having just passed my forty-first birthday, I am still too young to like such cuteness. Sixth, Kenneth Mackenna as_ the fellow Miss Wooster clopes with and marries. Mr. MaeKenna gives an imitation of Walter Catlett with overtones of Eddie Cantor. The imitation is not a good one. Next, Herbert. Heywood as a count stable. Mr. Heywood gives an ¢ performance of the réle of a country constable as it was played in the bur- lesque houses back in the early °80°s. And lastly, a girl with the awful name of Mayo Metho in the part of the maid It is one of the commonp of dramatic criticism in its higher reaches all to praise the actress who plays the maid. The actress who plays. the maid may not be much of an actress but usually darn pret ‘ed with the rest of th alse ‘a stage. When all the other women in the troupe weigh over 165 pounds, stick out in front and back like a camel standing on its hind legs, and look like Coney Tsland on a wet day, the maid can generally be relied upon to soothe the ey Not only does this particular maid do that, but for the first time in the Lord knows when actually further justifies the good notices we have all given her by acting a whole lot better than anyone else in the company. tote “Household Management” for Men Only (Continued from page 1) infant. If he hasn’t one of his own, he Mr. Newrich—For two cents I would sue the feller! should adopt or borrow one. Anyw Mrs. Newrich—Henry, kindly remember you ain’t in the two-cent class having caught the young beast, pluc any more! his togs off carefully, being sure of safety pins, tin tacks and screws by which his: garments are secured. If you cannot re- move them in consequence of the child’s remonstrance, either give up the job or rip the clothes up the back. Don’t throw them out of the window, as a cop may be pass- ing. If you should throw them out of the window, keep a strong hold on the howling little lobster, otherwise he will go out with the rags. (These remarks also apply to the female pest.) Having divested dear baby of his clothing, look around for the wash basin. If it isn’t where you expected to find it, wash the brat to-morrow, or Friday, or some dham day or other. If it is, fill the basin with water, not molasses or glue or tomato ketchup, but just tepid water. The band will then play. g aa If the baby is strong and healthy and ye : — 9 nMeehes not deformed in any way, he makes a The Model—Lan’ sakes! You're sketching me on the wrong side of the powerful grab for your nose with one canvas! rand, while he s your few remaining The Artist—Righto! Aren't you a canvas-back duck? (c ‘ontinued on page 29) 21 comicbooks.com