Life — December 16, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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Southward— To the Island-Starred Caribbean From February Sth to March 6th Out of the icy northern grip—to silver strands and jewelled seas —with trade winds softly croon- ing—nights of tropic mystery and fragrance—days of gold and flaming colors—the rhythms of a foreign different life—where romance lives again under dreamful, sweet tempered skies. The S. S. Lafayette one of the splendid French Line steamers—is your home, throughout the voyage—with the perfection of service, of appointments and cuisine that makes of ocean traveling an art. Gay jaunts ashore—new and interest- ing companions—dances and enter- tainments aboard—the cruise is one long interlude of varied delight. No passports required for American citizens. Sailing from Philadelphia February Sth A few short hours—then warmth and vivid color everywhere. Stops are made at Bermuda, Nassau, Havana, La Guaira, Curacao, Colon and Kings- ton—thirty days of joyous ad- venture — of thrilling hours—at fares ranging from $325 to $1200 including shore excursions. g 19 State Street,New York City Write us or any French Line Agent or recognized Tourist Office for rochure Galahad By Jobn Erskine The Bobbs-Merrill Co. HE fault was all with Guinevere: Like other dames of noble sta- tion, When knights of promise hovered near She yearned to be their Inspira- tion. She schooled the King—a likely lad, Then Lancelot, our hero’s father; Her Freshman class was Galahad— Let's say her kindergarten, rather. Sir Galahad, of royal strain, Derived, so ancient poets tell us, From Lancelot and fair Elaine, Which made the Queen extremely jealous. But when the stripling came to court, The Queen, her first resentment ended, Resolved to make him nothing short Of extra-special high and splen- did. To her he brought his eager youth, To her he paid his young devo- tions; She filled him full of zeal for truth And lofty transcendental notions. So, when he learned that Lancelot And fair Elaine had never mar- ried, He cut his father on the spot And longed for deserts wild and arid. And when he heard about the King’s, The Queen’s and Lancelot’s tri- angle, He rushed out after Grails and things And seeking miscreants to man- gle. While Arthur said, “I do admire A prig too pure to know his mother! Henceforth when women must in- spire, I trust they'll just inspire each other Arthur Guiterman. The Dwindling Minority JONES (sadly): I suppose you've heard about poor old Bill? He's joined the great majority. Ssitn: No! What kind of a car did he get? OTHER,” said Bobby cau- tiously, “may I have some candy if I don’t ask for it?” Toe [hristmas Ce imabiance RAGRANCE was the first Christmas gift. Wise men, following the star, brought only their choicest possessions— myrrh and frankincense. Perhaps that is why fra- grance seems so appropriate a gift for Christmas. Myrrh and frankincense are expressed today in many fragrant creations. Among the exquisite prod- ucts of Roger & Gallet, Paris, you will always find just the right gift for Christ- mas—a single bottle of some particular flower extract, a delicately perfumed pow- der, an artistic compact, or a beautiful box of several fragrant toilette articles. And always, of course, most acceptable, Fleurs d’ Amour (Flowers of Love), Le Jade (the Precious Perfume) and, new this Christmas, the fragrance of old Italy— Ausonia. Shop early. Your favorite Drug, Department or Special- ty store will be glad to show you Roger & Galler’s fragrant gifts. ROGER& GALLET ARL NEW YORK comicbooks.com