The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-05
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THE GATE-POST
By Harold Phillips;

In the London Graphic August 1 other enter
tanning items be chero there appeared picture
of Brooke Johns and over it the caption:
"Banjoist to the Prince"
typical Johns pictures very atmosphered by
the inevitable banjo
Mr. Johns trying make both ends meet at $7OO
weekly in the Piccady getting by, after fashion,
when night sdeburns affecting the
Of Jeeves waited on him. saying:
beg pardon, sir but it's the prince"
Brooke discovered he invited to
York House to entertain the Prince Of Wales
Johns with banjos, uke and small
huck cart of sheet music and entertained prince
quarters King Georges boy accompanied
DRUMS autographed the Johns banjo and
chased glass of lemonade for him. morning this
whom Washngonan used pay for "a and cakes and
not awoke to find himself the toast OF London ana
a very desirable citizen.
that years ago the best make humble starts How
the mood of this little song needs just such atmosphere
Anyway up morning to find bleat about
the feat every Fleet sheet (Repeat prestoo
Three of the jolly old Brighter journals his pictures all ran
interviews with him with the result that the Pccady now the
the real Boods and such substantial addenda has
been made the Johns salary that would surprise no one ne
out in raccoon coat ere Yuletide.
Time was when royal favor dispensed only those who
made the better grade of mustard pickles other staple and fancy
fetch Londoners sin trade" to merit the
magic hallmark which desgnats them caterers to royalty and
chaaan aborng under the duson that ne nao the e
town. has been royalty bounced
the royal ash pesung offend the royal palate
"BanOst entitled to the key
the city odd Wednesdays fatenze with such pleban
royalty Mssrs Cross and Blackwell Lea and Perrin, Tom
Upton and other fashoners of good provender
Back Broadway it will him the of being sought
after by producers who won't stop twice $500 weekly slap
a lien his talents
Questions submitted by readers of the Gate Post Princess
Waeta psychic marvel Strand Teater answered
by the princess follows:
WI be happy and with prospective husband?
AYour marriage will be successful and there will be real
happiness Special happiness after the second year.
@. HoW did 1ny cat meet has death? N. d.
A-By taking poison intended for rats.
q. ma he 0iTL he JCith e.
Ale has told the truth her will
not
@. Why does he not return ring? /. L.
Ale does have his possession at the present time
G. VIII liUe on the farm? r. w.
AYou will and be happy but do not think that
will stay the farm long
O. When viU get position? r. 0.
AYOu will have position stenOgrapher before Christmas
and do WELL
Al would advise to be cautious about venture before
early spring.
O. WIN snake good" my present work? John D.,
Pleasant
A-YOu will opportunity for rapid advancement with
the Washington
O. Who a0iH giUe mig first opening IN art? Reta.
AYOur first real chance will this winter but
will come in New York, city
O. Shall stay go? NJ C. G.
Al would advise to stay
O. When will the dtvorce be settled? r. E. C.
AYOu will be happy with the settlement and think that
you expect it in early winter