The New York herald., 1922-03-12

he gets $4,000 week."
"Oh, easy"
T HE gentlemen, 1t is our duty to con-
fde enjoyed that little conversa-
tion-and good deal more Of it
literally sprinkled with enthusiastic "Oh,
easysv from Fred-at the recent Motor
Boat Show at Grand Central Palace.
They spent half an hour admiring Ed
Wynn's new boat So did we. Among
other things, we ascended to the deck,
seated ,ourself at the steering wheel, en-
joyed five minute rest in one Of the lux
uriously upholstered cabin seats, inspected
the motor, played with the lights, and
then, satisfied that everything was in
working order and of the best, pronounced
it an excellent boat.
Next to Ed Wynn's boat was one that
Frank Bacon must have bought Its name,
according to placard was "Lightnin'."
- MOKING engines have become so uni
versal a nuisance that the manage
ment evidently thought it wise to
serve warning on all refractory motors
Near one of the engine exhibits was a large
mo SMOKING" sign.
In this exhibit, by the way, there was
displayed what the designers termed IAN
engine of refinement" This puzzled us
at first, for we didn't know what qualities
4 1~afN p~rvJI
be considered refined; but later, when we
read in a circular Of another manufactur
er's product this engine does not Spit"
Another thing that struck US is the fact
that, despite the great American drought,
our manufacturers continue to provide
their boats with port holes,
1t may or may not interest you to know
that one of the most interesting exhibits
was an iceboat. We hope you won't be
annoyed when we point out that most Of
the metal in this iceboat was chilled steel
Honest; it's cold fact.
This ice craft weighed 900 pounds and
sold for 5000, or a dollar a pound. :.
TN the coat room 1t was our extreme
pleasure to meet our old friend Tony
Rogers, who represents Harry Ste
yens at these affairs. Tony was acting as
cashier of the improvised restaurant. This
sort Of thing is his speciality. At the recent
world series Tony was in fharge Of the
money brought in by the hot dog and pea
nut boys.
"Well, WELL well!'' exclaimed Tony
xysh
20. K, Tony, old darling" we assured
him. And your"
Zine" said Tony. "Just got in from
the racetrack at Havana for Harry Ste
vens Been gone three months. And only
intended to stay five weeks"
"Bet you'd like to be there right now,
Ah, what, Tony?"
mot on your Iffe,3 said Tony, "I'm
tickled to death to be back. It's helova
place"
"You puzzle me, Tony" we said. First
you say you intended to stay five weeks
and stayed three months. And now IL /
may quote the shocking expression, you
tell me it's helova place. And did the
flowing bowls of Cuba have no attractions,
then?"
well, Sdiu iOny, a. uuhhs ~ We'oaA
bad to be able to buy tipple of hooch for
a dime. But honest the soda they sell
down there is rotten--absolutely rotten"
Suppose II is, Tony? Let those who
are interested in soda worry about that"
Honest" said Tony with twinkle In
his eye, II came home to get good glass
Of soda. When have booze, | want soda;
when have soda / want BOOZE"
Tony" we gravely addressed him, j
think you are kidding"
I'm not" protested Tony. When
was In Cuba and could get all the hooch
wanted, no longer wanted 1t. / wanted
soda. And failing to get 1t, I began to
knock Cuba and call 1t bum country and
ev'r'thing. The only good soda you can
buy there is the stuff imported from Amer
lea and that's so dear It was cheaper 70
return to America for glass of the stun
"well. have you had your soda yet
Tony?" we inquired. IF you haven't I'll
buy you one Come on!"
'Soda?" mocked Tony. Pooh! Now that
can get soda want hooch."
Tony Ia a puzzle.
- oNY tells us that Harry Stevens's