THE PHI- HEN the Clover Club entertained the clergy a short time ago, they did a really good stunt. Invitations were sent out to forty clergymen representing all denominations-the pick of the Cloth in the New England and Middle States. The Good Men had heard of the Cloverites and came loaded for bear. They made speeches-giddy, mirthful and peculiar. They told stories with a double entendre, and double-header. There were tales of persiflage and allusions with whiskers, but not a Cloverite interrupted-not one laughed, not one smiled, not one applauded. They sat like ghosts at a funeral-martyrs all, with set features-bound to endure. A few of the veteran members made speeches that in prosiness exceeded the dulness of the exceeding dull, and all that they said might have been said at a Presbyterian prayer-meeting in Shamokin. The ministers are not quite sure yet whether the Cloverites are the most maligned men on earth, or whether they themselves were played a trick too subtle for sense-too deep for words. 444 Gossip is vice enjoyed vicariouslythe sweet, subtle, satisfaction without the risk. A Life Membership in the American Academy of Im mortals costs Ten Dollars No further dues or assessments, and no liabilities. Your duties consist in living up to your Ideal (as nearly as possible) and attending the Annual Dinner (if convenient). 1. The membership entitles you to one copy of THE PHILISTINE for 99 years, but no longer. 2. All the back bound volumes of THE PHILISTINE WE have on hand. 3. LITTLE JOURNEYS, beginning with the current numbers, and all that shall be issued in the future. 4. Such other books, pamphlets, addresses and documents as the Roycrofters may elect to send you Every Little While. 5. Success, Health and Love Vibrations, sent daily by the Pastor or Ali Baba. THE BURSAR EAST AURORA, NEW YORK, U. S. A. |