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...masterpieces with which it deals. The Bible is well treated, and from a modern viewpoint. Each chapter is followed by an intelligent bibliography. The individual estimates of authors in general avoid the irrelevant. The illustrations are for the most part well chosen. The whole slips down the throat as easily as junket. And if at times the book unavoidably reminds one of a somewhat hurried torchlight procession of famous literary figures - that is doubtless unavoidable. Considering what was attempted it is really extraordinary that what has been done should have been done so well...
Despatches from London stated that Bonar Law, ex-Premier, is seriously ill. He may have to undergo an operation on his throat. Up to now Mr. Law has supported his valetudinarian existence with calm resignation. He saw only his closest friends, followed the daily political moves, played many rubbers of bridge. Cancer of the throat is his trouble...
...Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Commons, Leader of the Unionist Party, Mr. Law has not enjoyed good health. Last October his condition improved to such an extent that he again stepped into the political arena, but was forced to quit his post last month owing to throat trouble...
...ineluctable enemy which has a former Prime Minister by the throat...
Died. Ivan Kharin, Russian general and sometime mine owner, of cancer of the throat, at Copenhagen. Before the war he was so rich that he " never traveled by train, but always in a cortege of luxuriously ap- pointed automobiles.'' (See page...