Life — July 30, 1908 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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HENRY JAMES AND LIFE The storm of anecdotes that beats about most well- known authors, particularly of the best-selling variety, never to have struck Henry James. Perhaps it not break through the barricade of sentences ded him. It will be remembered that James was once called “an idea entirely sur- ds. But, once in a while, a story trickles through nest-seekers-after-truth kind, said to Mr. Mr. James, won't you please define life? the novelist gravely replied: “It is the predicament that precedes death.” Mr. James always fights shy of making speeches in public. He reserves them for his books. occasion he was th f at a dinner in New York. After much persuasion he was induced to speak. As he rose to his feet he naively said You know, gent en, that I never make speec! and when I have concluded to-night you will realize I have not broken my rule."—Saturday Evening guest of h P. IMMUNE The Roy stool on the Burning Deck, But he did not feel it Burn, For he had spent “Three Weeks” ‘On the Banks of Lake Lucerne with Glyn Philistine. The four-season resort of the Asmevitte, N.C. like Inn of Ashe South. Tae Mano, the E: ville. RIDING A CHAUTAUQUA. The citizens of a thriving town of sand people arranged for a Chautai They held the meetings in a big tent about a x from the town, the att the first day. An enterprising circ the town on the second of the C a steam merry-go-round, which he located about half way between the town and the Chautauqua grounds. Along in the afternoon a y from the country districts was accosted by ut six thou squa with Well, Ezry, tauqua?"” “T shore am. Jist come fro Fine ez a fiddle! 8! "Lippi Au Sante Cass Abundant novelty and adventure rmplamn, famous and fashionable, and other cool ‘ic ictared and described in “A Summer Paradise,” postage. A. A. Heard, G. P. A., Del. & Hud. Co,, Alba) WHAT HE WAS ¢ Gilchrist, discussing in A , said of speculatia features, of a man I know This man, a conservative, bling. At the end of a flurry I met oon and asked: ‘Well, were * Neither,’ +1 was an suddenly took to stock giving me a sour smile ashington Star, “Tutixcee must be a good deal of scceeded in amassing millions a financi: he has suc 4 in mortgaging a gr: ch he is pay i Pi which to make the Chicago Record. h_ money COMPROMISE Customer (in book store): Let me have a copy of Anthony and Cleopatra. Currx: Yes, sir, One dollar, please. “Dear me, I've only got fifty cents. Anthony! "Harper's Weekly. Just give me GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER “Its purity has made it famous.” Not long ago a young lady, one of | MUSKOKA LAKES, CANADA “7% Grendex Spot, Lakes of Blue Set with Isles of Emerald UC esozie. Buti, Fishing, beutll Water Trio, Gal und Tesi Modern’ botel, excellent cuiane, cool verandas and homelike ated by the fragrant pa: ne Srte SOE tains fee Babe nad Torete "Gy nt deci mater seat ree on ergata 1 Trust Botldiag, Ch ‘New York Rye W. HOMINSOS, 906 Park Build W. E. DAVIS Passenger Trathe Manager + Gen't Pass. & Ticket Agest ‘Montreal ‘SMcatreal Makes the best cocktail. Aids kon, A Gelightfal aromatic for all wit | | bee i ABBOTTS LIQUEUR. PERES CHARTREUX Known as Chartreuse —Green and Yellow— The Highest Grade After-Dinner Liqueur A Bottled Delight A correc ly proportioned cock- tail is a drink as rare as it is delightful. CLUB COCKTAILS are perfect cocktails — an expert blend of fine old liquors, measure- mixed to exact proportion. No chance-mixed cocktail ever made can duplicate their even, exquisite flavor. ‘The only cordial made bythe Car- thusian Monks, who have se- curely guarded the secret of its manufacture for hundredsofyears and who alone possess a knowl- edge of the ele- : kinds. At all good dealers. M ments Of thie <6 T fittta Qohiskes bas) acd Martel delicious nectar, (gin base) are universal favorites. GRHeublein’ Bro Hotels, Cates. Biter & Co.. 45 Broadway, New York, N, Y. Sole Agents for United States, KKK KKK LAA KALLA KL ALES ANOTHE! Policemas sipped 3 mi the apptica aly the €1 fit gt Or Wel Betty Ghd + Her b Petty until thirty ed to sce t ¥as present “Well, sir, was at half we can't } Weekly