Life — September 14, 1922 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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His Reception The comedian’s invalid wife eagerly awaited her husband’s return from the first night of a new piece. As he came in she inquired impatiently : “Were you well applauded, John?” “Applauded?” replied he. “They made as much noise as a caterpillar with rubber heels crawling over a car- pet."—Weekly Telegraph (London). The Two Trotzkys A contemporary reminds us_ that there are two mentally deranged men in Russia who think they are Trotzky. It is quite possible that one of them is right—Humorist (London). “Papa, what is a pedestrian?” “An individual, my son, that is al- ways found in front of automobiles.” —Le Rire (Paris). He Wouldn’t Tell Two men were standing on a Water- loo platform the other day watching a gentleman who appeared to be a per. son of distinction. One remarked that he was the Archbishop of Canterbury, The other was frankly sceptical, but at last agreed to approach the gentleman and find out. The “prelate” turned to him and said, a little testily perhaps “What the blankety blank are you talk- ing about?” This reply sent the poor man back to his informant rather dis- concerted. “Bill,” he said, “’e won't tell me.”—London Daily News. Rolling Stock After the “mission-wheeled” street car had proceeded a few blocks a peeved passenger began to complain, and the conductor apologized for the poor. “rolling stock.” “Rolling stock!” cried the passenger, “If you call this car ‘rolling’ stock I'd like to see one that jumps.” —Youngstown Telegram, Rushing the Season CHINESE beggars are organizing a union, What happens when a beggars’ union strikes? Do its members go to work ?—Boston Transcript. marrying her “If Juliet imagines that Frank is for her money, doesn’t she pretend she’s lost it all?” “She’s afraid he might believe it.” “Pa,” demanded the strictly up-to-the- minute irrepressible, playing with his new radio set, “what wave-length for Santa Claus?” —American Mutual Magazine. why —London Mail. Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. Patent. Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents, Back numbers cannot be supplied. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter , England. in Great Britain Lane, London, E. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls Hous Breams Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian’ distributor, "The America News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped oxi addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss 0 non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. << SSS ON A Cruises to the 5 Continents Rio Centennial Cruise (Including, West Indies) 45 Days from New York to New York. Sail- ing, Feb, 3, 1923 on the new oilburning, S. S. “Reliance”. A record-breakin3, Cruise per- mitting, visits to glorious South American cities and including, Panama, West Indies and the Brazilian Centennial Exposition, An unique opportunity for pleasure travel or a combined outing, and business trip. Rates $750 upwards—New York to New York. Booklet on request The following places are included amon’, numerous Sailing January 9 and 16, 1923—S.Ss. “Resolute” and Mediterranean Cruise 65 Days on the S. S, “Rotterdam” one of the steadiest liners afloat—particularly noted for superb cuisine and excellent arranZements for debarkation. In the latter it surpasses any other ship chartered for a Mediterranean Gruise. The comprehensive itinerary in- cludes those places which are famous for their beauty or renowned in history. Rates $625 upwards, New York to New York. Sailing, ‘ebruary 10, 1923. Booklet on request 125 Days of fascinating, travel diversified with all A pre-eminently generous schedule carefully planned New York 2 Cruises Round-the-World the gaieties of ship life and the picturesque delights of the world’s most alluring, lands; on palatial ships; under Raymond-Whitcomb expert management. Such are the two greatest travel opportunities ever offered the American traveler. Rates $1050 up to assure inclusion of everythin, worthwhile and to afford accommodations for all Cruise members when ashore others: Havana, Panama, Kilauea, Tokyo, Shanj- hai, Hong Kong, Manila, Zamboanga, Rangoon, Bombay, Cairo, Naples, Monte Carlo ‘Volendam”—the finest ships for Round-the- World travel. The only ships in 1922-23 (char tered for such Cruises) built especially for service in both temperate and tropical waters Send for the booklets you desire Raymond & Whitcomb Co. Park & Beacon Streets, Boston ‘Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Paris London HN comicbooks.com