Life — December 16, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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Christmas Eve in Stern New England Wife: iN THE EXcITEM HOME, DID YOU FORG \T OF SENDIN’ OUR ERRIN’ DAUGHTER AWAY FROM TO WIND THE CLOCK AND PUT THE CAT OUT? “I WOUND THE CLOCK, BUT I WOULDN'T PUT A CAT OUT ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS.” Invaluable Information UXEDOS are considered requi- site at important dinners in town, although occasionally you see a fel- low in ordinary business clothes. Not so often, though. As concerns the tic, always wear bow ties with evening attire. As regards dancing, the Villa Venice is good and the Casa Lopez is good. Lopez’s band is very good. Whiteman is good but only concerts now. It’stoobad. Of course, some of the other bands are good enough, Station WEAF is a good place to get them when in the country — when you are in the coun- try. Outside aerials work best and you can get good B-battery climinators for $35 now. Knickerbockers are correct on the golf course and flannels preferable for tennis, although some prefer ducks. If any part of your body touches “BUT AREN’T YOU AFRAID TO LET YOUR HUSBAND GO the net, notify the referee imme- diately. Durant’s “The Story of Philosophy” is still the best-selling non-fiction work, and “Hildegarde” and “Show Boat” are going strong in the novel line. Oils have been steady but rails fell off during the AS MUSSOLINI?” TO THE PARTY past weck—no news of the Prince, As Work puts it: “Don’t bid no trumps unless you have two and a half quick tricks.” Harvard had a decidedly lean season. There js an amusing story going the rounds about President Coolidge. He has the reputation of being extremely un- talkative. It seems that a Washing- ton society woman made a_ small wager with her friend that she could get more than two words out of the President. We need hardly remark that she lost! The Junior League will rehearse for a new play before very long. The Rolls-Royce and the Hispano-Suiza continue their popu- larity, but the Ford is holding its own among the more moderately priced cars. As regards the political situa- tion, the coming Presidential elec- tion is still in doubt. There was talk of liquidating our foreign debts dur- ing the past fortnight but nothing has come of it so far. Cigarettes continue to enjoy tremendous popu- larity here and abroad, but there are more than a few men who prefer cigars or even pipes.... Come around to the house some day and I'll tell you a lot more. Parke Cummings. How to Geta Parking Space RAP garden hose around radia- tor; tie ladder on running board. Dress small son in fireman's suit and put in back seat. Park car next to fire hydrant Show cop your boot- legger’s street - ped- dling license, good for all-day stand. Psychoanalyze car. Car discovers inferior- ity complex and shrinks. Carry around on watch chain. Fill balloon tires with gas, or read Ed- die Guest to car. Car becomes buoyant and floats above traffic. At- tach with small anchor to traffic cop or drug- store habitué. Fill radiator with Listerine. Car becomes popular in any soc and other cars will crowd over to make room for it. Leave car at home. M.B. comicbooks.com