Life — December 25, 1924 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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olf this winter at HOTEL & COTTAGES Open Monday ~ January 5th The management takes pleasure in announcing the completion of a new addition to the Belleview con- sisting of 144 rooms and baths, mate- tially increasing accommodations. Two famous 18-hole golf courses, with tournaments attracting the leading golfers of the country. All land and water sports. Biltmore cuisine and service. Thru Pullman to the doors from New York and Chicago. For information or reservations, address The Biltmore,N.Y. John McEntee Bowman, President Earle E. Carley, Vice-Pres. C. A. Judkins, Mgr. What We Should See Tf all notices were as elaborately worded as the “Please Don't Expee- torate” signs. Lert-HAND exorbitations prohibited. Razors exacuated here. Do not aliment the animals. Remunerate as you enter. Cars demotivate here. Suits pressed while you procrastinate. Editorials by Pollyanna T aM so sorry that dueling is again the vogue in Italy. The Italians are such nice people. If dueling has to be done somewhere in the world, why doesn't it become popular in Russia? Many people were annoyed because their income tax statements were made public, T don't see why. Some of my friends gave their dear ones diamonds to celebrate the occasion. I hear that in England the dear, sweet young things are having artificial freck- les put on their faces to enhance their charms. The English women are so thoughtful ; they are always doing some- thing to try to solve the problem of the unemployed. R.G.L. LIFE Life and Letters (Continued from page 23) make it convincing. Her love of small silver boxes and empty-headed people is by no means all that can be said for her. Tne spark kindled a year or so ago when the Plaza Publishing Co. put out the first Cross Word Puzzle Book has reached a blaze which is consuming the country from coast to coast. The third volume in the series is now out, and is already listed as a best seller by those whose business it is to keep tabs on what the public wants in the way of literature. Mac- beth’s doctor, when asked if he had no remedy to minister to a mind dis- cased, might have answered differently if this particular indoor sport had existed in his day. It seems to guar- antee complete, if temporary, relief from the asperities of life. It is rumored that there is a woman in Farmington, Conn., who has never done a crossword puzzle or expressed any curiosity about the process, but at the time of going to press, the report has not been confirmed. Tue mantle of Katherine Mans- field has come in for almost as much publicity as that of O. Henry, which we hear mentioned less frequently now because of a change in styles. I am, I hope, open-minded enough not to be prejudiced against an author to whom it is awarded on the jacket by enthusi- astic publishers, even though a number of unfortunate experiences in this con- nection have left a seam along my crit- ical soul. It is therefore a pleasure to report that Elizabeth Bowen, in her book of short stories, “Encounters” (Boni & Liveright), has managed to create some of that peculiar and per- vasive atmosphere which should prevail when the subtleties of psychology are being held up to the light. All those who like the literature of what the women's club lecturers call “contacts” will be at least interested in this book. Anp now, just by way of ballast, this concluding paragraph is written to remind you that “British Labour Speaks” (Boni & Liveright), a collec- tion of important writings by mem- bers of the Labor Government and Party, is at last on the stands. Baird Leonard. Hapless Pity those mortals who live with their “mammys” down in “Alabamy” and therefore are not entitled to sing most ef our popular songs. Om and water will not mix, but the filling stations are still persevering in the experiment. WrWnCO? MALLENOECH CRAwrORD COMPANY. MEW voRE Ballade of the Duffer He rarely fails to pull or slice Or top his ball from off the tee; Sometimes his language is not nice, And who can wonder? Hardly we! luis swing is very far from free, And most uncertain is his aim; He's in the rough perpetually, And yet—and yet he loves the game! He isn't deaf to your advice About the way he drops his knee; Until the pools are filmed with ice Through winter's chilly wizardry He's out for practice, but, ah me, The sad result is still the same! The divots are a sight to see, And yet—and yet he loves the game! For lessons he will pay the price Of all the pros—a goodly fee— Nor grumble at the sacrifice, Nor for their pity make his plea; His form is oft a source of glee; The way he foozles is a shame; He never does a “four” or “three,” And yet—and yet he loves the game! LP Goliers, I know you will agree I do not need to name his name, For Duffer he will ever be, And yet—and yet he loves the game! Cc. S. “My wife has the most remarkable self-contro! “How is that?” “She reads her Christmas cards with- out passing a finger over the engraving.” KEEP AWAY FROM AN OPEN WINDOW DURING A THUNDERSTORM. YOU ARE LIABLE TO BE STRUCK. comicbooks.com