Life — February 17, 1916 — page 49: what you’re looking at

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Evenings HERE must have been a time when there were no evenings, Sometime ov other man must have risen with the rising and laid down to sleep with the setting sun. Geologically speaking, the evening is a modern invention, The first man who had an evening on his hands, like the notorious individual who first swallowed an oyster, must have been greatly puz- sled. He must have been rather tired. One can do nothing all day and be tired over it when evening comes. If he were a married man his wife may have wanted to drag him off somewhere. He probably went, in his pristine innocence. He hadn't learned any better. His wife probably liked it. Women are likely to enjoy anything which makes men over-tired. Maybe he protested. We hope so. We like to think well of that first man, even if his, spirit was broken afterwards, In the evening we sit up, against our own judgment, and listen to poor conver- sations, eat unwholeseme food, induly in deleterious stimulants, gamble, or whip our jaded energies with amusements purposely made silly enough for half witted folk to think they enjoy. In the evening a human being is from one-half to two-thirds of what he ough to be. Most of our bad habits are taken If we went to bed at sundown, what a deadly blow to all forms of wickedness! on in evenings. No Huny A lecturer, one exceedingly rainy night, addressed an audience which might have been much larger without taxing the seat- ing capacity of the hall, Naturally he was willing to curtail his address, and, having reached what he considered the psychological moment, he said: “I'm afraid I've kept you too long. Whereupon a voice replied: on, it's still raining.” —Ladies’ Home Journal. “No, go Tay Zhe “There, Mother, Just As You Predicted—” Missing the ‘‘game-ball’’ right in front of the pocket is only one of the whimsical turns with which abounds. shooter. Home Billiards It’s part of the frolic to twit the family sharp- So leave it to mother and the boys to hold their own. Your family deserves this daily sport and exercise that Brunswick Carom and Pocket Tables are providing for thou- sands of homes. Send today for our color-illustrated book of details. It’s free. Brunswick “Baby Grand” “Grand,” “Convertible” and “Quick Demountable” Billiard Tables Now $27 Up—Pay 10c a Day Brunswick Home Tables are scien- tifically built, with accurate angles, fast ever-level billiard beds and quick-acting Monarch cushions—the choice of experts. Why buy a toy table when a_ real grown-up Brunswick costs so I'ttle? By paying while playing, you never will miss the amount. Any Home Has Room Now you can get a genuine Brunswick in any ‘size your home requires. Our “Quick Demountable” fits on top of your library or dining table, or comes with folding or quick-detachable legs. “Grand” and “Baby Grand "—for homes with a spare room, attic, basement or den—are the finest and fastest in the world. 30-Day Trial—Outfit FREE Balls, Cues, Rack, Marl Level, Expert Book of 33 Ga all included free with every Brunswick No extras to buy—no heavy after- expense. Our plan lets you try the table 30 days FREE, Then pay monthly, as little as to cents a day! Send at once for our widely-read book, “ Billiards—The Home net,” that shows these tables in realistic colors, dis- closes factory prices and full details New edit‘on now ready. Mail the cou- pon for this valuable book today. It’s FREE, Mail This For Billiard Book FREE! The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., (512) Dept. 28J, 623-633 S. Wabash Av., Chicago Send free, postpaid, your color-book “Billiards—The Home Magnet” and tell about your home trial offer. First Post-diluvian Youth (120 years u WEATHER, ISN'T 1T? 1 DON’T. THINK 1 EVER SAW SO MUCIL WATER OX Mi GROUND AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. tne ore eae Second Post-diluvian Youth | snl coho + THERE COMES OLD MAN NOAH, DON'T GET ~ Z Nome MIM STARTED, Address