THE NO-BOOK CLUB.
A "League Against tho Lending of Hooks" is said to have been formed in France, and the London "Daily News" makes comment: "The owner of hooks lvlio on his oivn iuilintivc cannot ho so churlish as to refuse tlie loan of a volume can plead the rules of the club that in a moment of madness and without forsceing this particular didicuity he has sworn to obey, ft is so much more pleausible than the inexorable rule that one has made for himself. AVe suppose that on an analysis tho basis of nil leagues would turn out to bo the stiffening and hardening of tho individual heart against tho dictates of random good nature. Spenlow would give away his last sliver if it were not for his happy alliance with .rorkins. AVe suppose that everv book will be slamped with (he badge of (In, League, a conclusive indication to one's friend that I here can be no borrowing. To our mind the pleasure of lending books is well worth (he risk of an occasional loss. .Many books are lost, not the mrwl: easily, but others of a greater value lo (he lender (linn (lie borrower can be aware of. On the other hand, the League Against Lending will appeal to a third party, the author of a current book. A properly-drawn manifesto of (he objects of this new league would no doubt sei ut many fumble reasons why it should be supported."
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1270, 27 October 1911, Page 7
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245THE NO-BOOK CLUB. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1270, 27 October 1911, Page 7
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