ntial but not
necessary"? We see it frequently in the advertising columns.

* * *

A variant of the form, "experience essential but not necessary," is used
by the Racine Times-Call, as follows:

"Wanted, secretary-treasurer for a local music corporation; must also
have a knowledge of music, but not essential."

* * *

As curious as the advertising form, "experience essential but not
necessary," is the form used by the Daily News: "Responsible for no
debts contracted by no other than myself."

* * *

The provincialism indicated by the title of the pop song, "Good bye,
Broadway! Hello, France!" reminds us of the headline in a New York paper
some years ago: "Halley's Comet Rushing on New York."

* * *

"The love, the worship of truth is the most essential thing in
journalism," says the editor of Le Matin. Or, as the ads read, "love of
truth essential but not necessary."

* * *

The Hopkinsville, Ky., News is a Negro paper, and its motto is: "Man is
made of clay, and like a meerschaum pipe is more valuable when highly
colored."

* * *

From the letter of a colored gentleman of leisure, apropos of his wife's
suit for divorce: "P. S.: Also, honey, i hope while others have your
company i may have your heart." Here is a refrain for a sentimental
song.

* * *

SMACK! SMACK!

Sir: May I suggest that the matrimonial bureau of the Academy take steps
to introduce Miss Irene V. Smackem of Washington, D.C., and Mr.
Kissinger of Fergus Falls, Minn.? They would make a perfect pair.

Kaye.

* * *

_MARCH._

_With heart of gold and yellow frill,
Arcturus, like a daffodil,
Now dances in the field of gray
Upon the East at close of day;
A joyous harbinger to bring
The many promises of spring!_

W.

* * *

If no one else cares, the compositor and proof reader will be interested
to know that Ignacy Seczupakiewicz brought suit in Racine against
Praxida Seczupakiewicz.

* * *

Referring to Beethoven's anniversary, Ernest Newman remarks that "a
truly civilized community would probably celebrate a centenary by
prohibiting all performances of the master's works for three or five
years, so that the public's deadening familiarity with them might wear
of