Life — May 3, 1928 — page 37: what you’re looking at

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——— Japanese Courtesy We visiting in Tokio last winter a pice from this city dropped in one after- non at what he took to be a tea house. ite gradually became aware that he had made a mistake, and the nature of it was revealed to him when he was approached ty an attendant who spoke some English. It seems he had invaded an exclusive club for Japanese gentlemen, The attendant ‘| stowed him to the door. There the Oriental thought a moment, obviously groping for something courteous to say. He scowled and then smiled and said: “Come again— ery soon."—New Yorker. An Aberration His Sister (ierathfully): How on earth did you come to propose to her? Dazeo Youtu: Well, we were sitting on the stairs, and some one came and kicked me on the back of the head. —Daily News § Westminster Gazette. Tuoucttuessness —Kasper (Stockholm). Time to Cram Ir was just before exam time, and the college tutor tottered in at 3 a. x. “I was A youtn’s mustache was the pioneer of sitting up.” he explained, “with a thick — the installment plan—a little down and then friend."—Detroit News. a little more each week.—Louiscille Times. 35 Neither Seen Nor Heard I po not vouch for the following story, which reaches me from Oxford. The aged and reverend head of one of the numerous Halls there maintains the tradi- tional practice of having undergraduates to tea on Sunday afternoon. Dr. is old, and immersed in things not of this world, and tea-time conversation is apt to tlag. Recently a newcomer, nervously eager to break a peculiarly depressing “burst of silence, said: “I say, sir, have you seen the isters?” ” replied the reverend gentleman re- flectively, “IT cannot say that I have. In- deed, cannot recollect ever having heard of the order."—London Evening News. Glass of blespoonfal Abbott's Bitters a good tonic Sample Bitters by mail, 25 ets, tn ot 2 W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. K. O. A sports journal says it is time for a new champion British heavyweight to arise. Why —has some one counted ten? —Passing Show (London). He jests at scars who never lived in Chi- cago.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. lished every Thursday, simultancously in the United States, addressed envelope. Live docs wot hold itself responsible for the loss or pe at Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. non-return of unsolicited contributions. Parent Ofsce, text and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights sin. opply to Lire, Kells House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior Le , E. England. The foreign trade supplied from Live's to the date of issue to be affected. All communications should be n Othe, Rolls Vices Beane Babine: Donde ee addressed to LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York. trivutions wil be returned unless accompanied by stamped and Yearly, Subscription Rate, $5.00 | (Canadian, $5. 80; Foreign, $ $6.60). For horsepower—for speed—for stamina—for long life—for downright dependability, the Kermath Boat Engine will cost you less than any comparable selection you might make. A wide range of sizes and speeds from which to choose, yet each possesses the uncommon combination of simplicity, re- liability and economy. Low cost. That's Kermath. Write and tell us in what size or type you would be interested. 3 to 150 H. P, $135 to $2300 ppt MANUFACTURING COMPANY Commonwealth Avenue, Detroit, Michigan go Kiva St. Wasr., Tonowro, Owranto ESTABLISHED 1818 CenaERG=O, Cosh Parnishing ods, MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET, N. Y. Clothes and Accessories for Spring KE “ATH Send for Brooxs’s Miscellany BOSTON PALM BEACH NEWPORT QITTLE BUILOING PLAZA BUILDING AUORAIN BUILDING “A Kermath Always Runs” ‘Taemont con. Country Reae 220 Brutwe Avene comicbooks.com