Life — April 5, 1928 — page 41: what you’re looking at

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Out of a Clear Sky A woatiy Scot was persuaded by his minister to become an elder. The new oficial was doubtful of his ability to pro- duce that extempore prayer which is sometimes called for, To make sure that he would never be caught unawares, he pasted a prayer in his tall hat. The call came at a funeral some days later, when, as the parson had not ar- rived, the elder was asked for “a few words.” He went into the hall for his hat. He bowed over it reverently, as did his little audien To their astonishment the new elder cried out in an agitated voice: “Guidness, this is no’ my hat! —Tit-Bits (London). One Up on California Soue Florida men are now trying to shoot a rocket to Venu have no assurance tl erature will be given a decent h —Detroit News. “The waiter presented the bill, and Tom put in his breast pocket to get out his mallet.”"—Novelette, Tuar’s the way to treat those restau- rant robbers!—Humorist. (London). Life Awornen Schoolboy Howler—“We are now the masters of steam and eccen- tricity."—Glasgow Herald. 39 Henry James Speaking To be called to the telephone by Henry nes was an experience in itself. ‘Lhe first time it happened, I, all unaware, took up the receiver eagerly, and said, “Yes—this is Muriel. A voice that began to twist and turn on the other end of the wire finally spoke. “Would you be—er—or rather, my dear,—er—ny very dear, if 1 may cail you so,—child, would you, not by—er— er—arrangement, but would you—more As Omtestat Prntow Fiour —Johns Hopkins Black § Blue Jay. A Knife Is Enough Hovsewive (at door): Would agree to chop sticks for your dinner? Tnamr: No, lidy; I ain't no blin Chink.— Punch. er—truthfully speaking—be — er — er naturally at home—this afternoos By that time 1 was not naturally any- thing at all, and could only gasp, “Yes, always, any time—yes, yes, this after- noon at five, I will, unnaturally or not, be here—yes,” and hang up the receiver. —Muriel Draper, in Harper's. iticism, Trying to Come Into Its Own Turarae adv. in the Largo : “Monday and Tuesday—Up in Mabel’s Room.’ Not An officer will be at the door to take the slingshots from the children, They shoot at the (Fla.) addressed envelope. Live does not hold itself responsible for th non-return of unsolicited contributions, y Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, ‘anada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. ad illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rig Britain apply to ; Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter dow, E. C., England.” The foreign ‘trade supplied from Lirs’s London Office: Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. tributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. All communications should be addressed to LIFE, $98 Madison Avenue, New York. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). E Lorabisshed 1476 Zand 4 E Forty-Fourth Street NEW YORK Standard with the Leaders 80% of the leading boat builders standardize on Kermath marine engines, Such recognition speaks volumes fot the quality and all-around stability and standing of this superior power plant. There is a Kermath to fit your boat and your purse. Fifteen splendid sizes. Designed for long life and eco- nomical operation. Write today. Tell us the size and type of your boat. We will recommend the motor you need. KERMATH MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5870 Commonwealth Ave., Detroit, Michigan 90 KING ST. W., TORONTO, ONTARIO “A KERMATH ALWAYS RUNS” | PERFECTION in men’s clothes is attained by a | | nicety of details, | harmoniously at: | | tuned—for years | |an accomplish- | ment of Werzet. 3 to 150 H. P. $135 to $2,300 comicbooks.com