Life — May 17, 1923 — page 36: what you’re looking at

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yACAT From the Diary of Our Own Samuel Pepys . .So to H. Broun’s, and M. Connelly tells a tayle of a midget who, having drunk too much coffee before boarding Shades of Night The janitor’s little boy, very black, was nicknamed “Midnight” by his white friends. He didn’t mind their calling him that, but when one day one of his own race exclaimed, “Hello, Midnight!” he retorted indignantly: “You'se jes’ about quarter to twelve yo’self.” —Boston Transcript. Farewell Appearance ComeEbIAN (dictating his will) : What money I have, if any, such as it is, or might be, that is to say— Lawy I can put that in more legal language. Comenran : I know, but I want to get a laugh.—Punch. Prescience quiet man.” met him?” his wife.” California Pelican. “Blaine is a very “But you've ne “No, but I've r “Ah, when shall we equality? . . . I hav this. being’ bossed “Wuat is the dangerous age?” asks a writer, This is. —Columbia Record. —Le Rire (Paris). a train, was cast into an upper berth. and next morning one of two salesmen who had occupied the lower berth com- plained that he had had no sleep, what with somebody above him pacing up and down all night. —F.P.A.,in New York World. A Large Order Customer: Do you make life-size en- largements from photographs? Puotoc¢ HER: Yes, sir; that’s one of our very special lines. Customer: Well, do one of this for me. It’s a snap I took of a whale. —Bulletin (Sydney). A Co-educational Failure FatHer (to daughter): Did you get a good education at college? Daucuter: No, he flunked out. —Stanford Chaparral. THE smartest dog in the world is the one who knows enough to bite the post- man only when he is bringing bills. —Harvard Lampoon. really have sex ¢ had enough of by women.” Lire_is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, q i 3 d British B Title registered in U.S in ad Additional ion, $1.60 a year; to Canada, e to foreign cents, in, Can: Patent Office. $5.! countries in the Postal numbers cannot be suppli The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, £. C., England. addressed envelope The foreign trade supplied. from Lire's London, Offce,, Rolls House, Rreams Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian distributor, The American News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. No contri be returned unless accompanied by stamped and e docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or contributions. tio now-return of unsolicite Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. CUNARD Power, Stability, Comfort, Luxury—| no vessels of a similar type or size assure these qual- itic> in a higher degree than the new 20,000 ton Cunarders SCYTHIA, LACONIA, SAMARIA, FRANCONIA, and the Anchor Liners, CAMERONIA and TUSCANIA. These steamers—running in conjunction with the renowned CARONIA and CARMANIA—offer travel- opportunities unexcelled in the history of shipping. | The FIRST, SECOND and THIRD CLASS system prevails on these ships, conserving individuality, befitting social customs, refinement and dignity. Rates are moderate and unsurpassable in value Also Cabin Steamers at Lower Fares The World’s Fastest Passenger Service Weekly to Cherbourg and Southampton by AQUITANIA BERENGARIA. MAURETANIA Regular services to ENGLAND. IRELAND, SCOTLAND, andthe Continent of EUROPE. Information and literature on request CUNARD and ANCHOR STEAM SHIP LINES 25 Broadway New York To the MEDITERRANEAN COOK’S DE LUXE CRUISE by specially chartered, oil-burning, new “‘BELGENLAND” Sailing Jan. 19—Returning March 26, 1924 A plethora of alluring features such as: A Steamer — recently completed, superbly equipped and most modern and replete in every respect. Swimming Pool-—Turkish Baths— Gymnasia— Children’s Playrooms, etc. A Unique and Distinctive Restaurant Service —with meals served a la carte at any time without extra charge. Private dining rooms for parties. A master-hand itinerary —14,000 miles—67 glorious _. days—with a long stay in Egypt, Palestine, etc. ) Stopover privileges in Europe returning by Majestic, Olympic, Homeric, etc. Cruise Strictly Limited to 500 Guests THOS. COOK & SON New York 245 Broadway 561 Fifth Avenue Boston _ Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles — Montreal Toronto Vancouver Se >. of Branches and Agencies _ comicbooks.com