Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 July 1901 — Billiards and Brains. [ARTICLE]

Billiards and Brains.

Herbert Spencer was once an adept at billlardß, and rather proud of his skill. On one occasion, however, at the Athenaeum Club, he found his master in a very young man, who beat him thoroughly. When his defeat was no longer to be disguised the philosopher leant on his cue and delivered the following speech to his fortunate antagonist: "A certain proficiency In this game is possibly a desirable accomplishment, but the extraordinary ability, sir, you have just displayed can only be the fruit of a misspent youth.*