The following review of the Lampoon was written by W. F. P. Chadwick '28, a David Scholar from Oxford.

Having for some time studied Life in England the writer used to think he had a fair understanding of America. Now having studied America for some time, he begins to understand Life.

So much, by way of preface, is rendered necessary by the tendency of both English and Americans to deny to each other any sense of humor.

The writer must confess to a certain prejudice in favor of this issue of the Lampoon due to the fact that careful perusal of its pages has failed to discover any reference to indifferent horsemanship. This violent departure from the iron tradition of American humor speaks volumes for the originality of the paper.

The favorable impression thus derived was not dispeleld by the mysterious words "Hoosic-Whisick" appearing on the cover. They are strongly suggestive of the invigorating medium "college spirit," not indeed in any narrow sense--Yale too appreciates their worth!--but in its broader and more fluid aspect.

In attempting his major task of providing Christmas amusement for us, the editor has rightly refrained from oversubtlety. It may seem to some that he might have allowed himself just a shade more licence in this respect. But the writer at least will not quarrel with him. With admirable good nature he has attempted to be all things to all men. The Puritan is given, in the ballad of Sir Brazen-pants, a story with a moral; the classical scholar cannot fall to derive satisfaction from the Christmas Version of "Times Danaos": while all must be stimulated by an entirely new and hither to unpublished drawing of the Widener Library. Prospective philanthropists may learn much from a well-escented study in benevolence.

But all these must be seen and read to be appreciated. The drawing at its best is very good and only rarely falls below adequacy. The letter-press in general achieves its object and amuses. There is plenty of both.

If having failed to secure a copy you spend a miserable Christmas, the editor of the Lampon can claim complete exoneration. It is doubtful if as much may be said for you.