Life — October 26, 1922 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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30 Three Talented Artists Joined in Designing This. Lamp lines, proportions and coloring of most of the lamps you see in these days of "commercialism are the work of designing departments of large fac- tories. They are. tho fralts’of a deep of what yf this artistic The Bre. S0. Think of lamp. + is 16 in artist, because of the purity of b of seamless brass, finished its Greek lines—was de- either in rich ’ statuary bronze with adjustable parchment shade of neu- tral brown or in ivory white, shade golden yellow. Inside of shades 3, but solely to design a lamp of truly artistio proportions, with for electricity, wire, socket, etc., every- thing but bulb. Send no money, simply sign real grace, symmetry and and mail the coupon beauty, yet of great prac- Decorative Arts Lea ticability. 175 Fifth Avenue, New York sri us DECORATIVE ARTS LEAGUE (A.L.) 175 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y. Send me at the League members’ special price, an “Aurora” Lamp, and I will pay postman $3.50 plus the postage when delivered. (Shipping weight only 5 lbs.) If not satisfactory I can return lamp within five days and you are to refund my money. Check finish desired—Statuary Bronze () or Ivory White 0 The Woman on the Floor Above Worries Me ‘HE woman on the floor above worries me. Her inquisitive glances upset me. Her rasping voice annoys me. When I return home at three in the morning I suspect that she does not approve of my actions. When I lie late in bed I feel sure she is distressed. She is suspicious of everything. And especially of me. I can’t get away with a thing. She always knows when I’ve had a drop or two. She can invariably tell where I’ve been. But I'll fool her some day and not come home at all. The woman on the floor above wor- ries me. I’m married to her. Not for Him Fiuss: Has your wife a trusting disposition? Duss: No. She seldom gives me credit for anything. C..G.S. LIFE LIFE’S Fresh Air Fund Lins riage bert hear has been i onre, tion for the past thitty-five years. In time it has expended $205,652.78 and has given a fortnight in the country to 42,722 poor city children, ; Contributions, which are acknowledged in Lire about three weeks after their receipt, should be made payable to Lire's Fresu AIR Funp, and sent to 598 Madison Ave., New York City. Previously ack $20,555.41 “Nebraska” 5.00 R. Walter Cai 1.00 Sunday — offering = from Champlain ( 5.85 Sunday. offerings at Camp’ Kineo, Harrison, Me. Oscar D. Duncan, RP. L. Friends . $20,660.26 History In the Twelfth Century, Robin Hood was declared a highwayman. To-day his memory is revered. Robin was a friend of the poor and an enemy of the rich. In the Eighteenth Century, Cap- tain Kidd was esteemed a pirate. To- day his good name is defended by historians. Captain Kidd was not a pirate. He was the innocent and pa- triotic victim of a mutinous crew. In the Nineteenth Century, Jesse James was regarded as a bandit. To- day, he is being haled into the hall of fame. He was only a rebel against the oppression of a majority. In the Twentieth Century, w: have the ticket speculator. And we defy posterity to mitigate our opinion. W.C. To Fully Enjoy All the Bright Cultivate Your Sense of Humor A laughing audience is a sympathetic audience. LIFE carries so many jokes and amusing bits that its readers are trained to appreciate humor. They will be laughing at the wit of the play before the others even begin to smile. Try it yourself and be convinced. - A sure laugh on every page. Subscribe for six months, or try our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40). Send Lire for the next ten weeks to a THE BEST SELLER EVERYWHERE THIS FREEDOM Author of IF WINTER COMES The Outlook says: ‘ ‘This Freedom’ is sure to provoke discussion and will be read by every one who wants to keep abreast of the most important fiction work of the year.” What is your opinion of “This Freedom”? If you haven’t read Mr. Hutchinson's latest novel you are hopelessly out of all discussions of the new books. As The New York Herald says: “ This Freedom’ is destined to be the season's chief bone of contention.” The Book You Will Hear Talk of Everywhere Cloth, $2.00. Leather, $2.50 At all Booksellers Send for our interesting free booklet about A. S. M. HUTCHINSON LITTLE, BROWN & CO, Publishers Boston Hits it the Play by reading oe ye Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York Canadian $5.80 One Year $5 Foreign $6.60 comicbooks.com