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Milty's Mag, December 1941
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Milty's Mag Page six -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, R. Cornelius Jones certainly introduces an innovation in expressing admiration for a fellow fan rather than criticism. In this case the recipient of the posies is is well selected. Russel is one of the nicest fellows in fandom. But were Jones to visit him at home he might be disappointed in the manner in which Russel carries out the action of being "a man of refinement." His sister, Nancy, would laugh merrily at such a description, since she is constantly criticising his slovenliness of dress at home, especially on Sunday and with visitors. The manner in which he pulls himself up the rope to his lofty tree-platform is quite ungentlemanly. But very effective. No, I wouldn't describe Russel with the words that Jones uses. I certainly would not say, "His letters, too, are filled with cultured expressions." Not that it is not a true statement, but because the word "culture" used that way has taken on an artificial connotation indicating the manner of those who sit at box seats at the concert in order to show off their jewels, when the really cultured are those who stand in line to sit up in the gallery. Russel's culture is not one of manners or style. It is one of naturalness. ....... Al, Lowndes. Indeed, who can be secure in the belief of a better and braver tomorrow? Who can be secure in any belief? Sure not I. The only thing I am sure of is that there will be a tomorrow. The present is bad and shows little promise of a good tomorrow. The only thing I can hope for is the day after tomorrow. But, let us see. Perhaps the plea for stories of a more inspiring nature might give me an idea. ...... Whatcky is lovely, just lovely. When the Worst Comes to the Worse is the ne plus ultra of dementia praecox literature. And In the Black Forest brings back memories of the Flushing Blitzkrieg, when the Futurians and Elmer and I sat in the bar drinking wine and listening to shaggy dog stories, of which this was one. ....... Dear Gerty: You have two articles in the September mailing. One of them goes to great lengths to prove that you are a fan, and that you do not wish to be distinguished from male fans because of your femaleness. The other one goes to great lengths to prove that all fans are mad. Therefore you are quite mad, Gerty. Q.E.D. however, I cannot believe that you took either article with complete seriousness when you wrote them. For you indicate that you know enough to realize that, "the characters of women vary as widely as the characters of men, and generalizations simply will not stand up." From Widner's psychological tests we shall see exactly what kind of normal distribution cure fandom does have. ........
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Milty's Mag Page six -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, R. Cornelius Jones certainly introduces an innovation in expressing admiration for a fellow fan rather than criticism. In this case the recipient of the posies is is well selected. Russel is one of the nicest fellows in fandom. But were Jones to visit him at home he might be disappointed in the manner in which Russel carries out the action of being "a man of refinement." His sister, Nancy, would laugh merrily at such a description, since she is constantly criticising his slovenliness of dress at home, especially on Sunday and with visitors. The manner in which he pulls himself up the rope to his lofty tree-platform is quite ungentlemanly. But very effective. No, I wouldn't describe Russel with the words that Jones uses. I certainly would not say, "His letters, too, are filled with cultured expressions." Not that it is not a true statement, but because the word "culture" used that way has taken on an artificial connotation indicating the manner of those who sit at box seats at the concert in order to show off their jewels, when the really cultured are those who stand in line to sit up in the gallery. Russel's culture is not one of manners or style. It is one of naturalness. ....... Al, Lowndes. Indeed, who can be secure in the belief of a better and braver tomorrow? Who can be secure in any belief? Sure not I. The only thing I am sure of is that there will be a tomorrow. The present is bad and shows little promise of a good tomorrow. The only thing I can hope for is the day after tomorrow. But, let us see. Perhaps the plea for stories of a more inspiring nature might give me an idea. ...... Whatcky is lovely, just lovely. When the Worst Comes to the Worse is the ne plus ultra of dementia praecox literature. And In the Black Forest brings back memories of the Flushing Blitzkrieg, when the Futurians and Elmer and I sat in the bar drinking wine and listening to shaggy dog stories, of which this was one. ....... Dear Gerty: You have two articles in the September mailing. One of them goes to great lengths to prove that you are a fan, and that you do not wish to be distinguished from male fans because of your femaleness. The other one goes to great lengths to prove that all fans are mad. Therefore you are quite mad, Gerty. Q.E.D. however, I cannot believe that you took either article with complete seriousness when you wrote them. For you indicate that you know enough to realize that, "the characters of women vary as widely as the characters of men, and generalizations simply will not stand up." From Widner's psychological tests we shall see exactly what kind of normal distribution cure fandom does have. ........
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