JAMES AGATE
In James Agate 's recent biography occurs a characteristic passage : ' My sister, when people ask if she is related to James Agate , the critic, invariably replies : " Distaritly. He is the eldest of six, and I am the youngest." ' It is a remark characteristic of Agate himself, who writes sentences with not a single unnecessary word, and can wrap economical phraseology in an artless cloak of humour. The ability to be entertaining with no show of effort is an important qualification of a raconteur ; and this evening James Agate will show listeners what a brilliant share of this ability he has.