The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-11
BARRIERS ARE EXAMINED.

BARRIERS ARE EXAMINED.
TonsoriaI Artists Must Possess Ger
tifcates in California.
Next" called President Calish. of the
State Board OF Barber Examiners to a
group of waiting aspirants. Every man
got up. stood behind his chair and looked
wise. grizzled veteran with forty years
growth of beard walked in and wanted to
get ''one of them diplomas" 1t was the
occasion of the first examinations of the
BARRIERS under the new law passed by the
last Legislature. and signed by the Gov
ernor on February 20. The delay of the
Governor in appointing the board of ex-
aminers has somewhat complicated mat
tiers. Nevertheless ten applicants present.
ed themselves yesterday afternoon and
were put through civil service course of
examination. Ten questions were pro-
pounded. These touched upon the various
branches of the trade, such as shaving.
shampooing, and haircutting, and each
question had distinct bearing upon the
special subject
Sycocis" was a poser for many of the
applicants. Sycosis is not n nice thing to
have. and how best to prevent 1t was a
subject of much earnest consideration and
scratching of jowls. Several candidates
passed over the question although they
We're itching to know just what ''scosis'
means. AS ii is a Greek derivative and
not being familiar with the dead lam
guages some of the embryonic BARRIERS
gave way under the strain.
Just how that word got into the ex-
animation questions perhaps President
Calish may be able to explain. He had
an interview a few days ago with Presi-
dent Williamson, of the board of health
DR.. Williamson suggested that in addi-
ton to questions about sanitation hy-
giene. ventilation. and disinfection this
be Incorporated. So every barber that
wants to be up to date and get his diplo-
ma from the State Board of Barber Elk
aminer's is reading up on ''sycosis."
CHASTITY array of BARRIERS implements
of torture was displayed in the Offices.
Razors whose last honing took place years
ago. Brushes whose bristles long since lost
their connection with the handles. bottle
OF hair tonic of varying degrees of inten-
sity and sea foam shampoos were scat
tered around loose. Strops were not hung
upon the walls so the candidates could
improve their tools and put a razor edge
upon them.
Handwriting does not count in this ex-
animation, said President Calish. IF we
can make out what the men write we will
pass them. We have made arrangements
for lot of subjects upon which to test
the ability of these men In a practical
way. We can send up to the BARRIERS
headquarters and get any number of men
TO operate upon. and IL the candidates
cannot finish the job either Fleming,
Drake. or myself will do it. No man need
go out of here unshorn'
What kind Of eggs do you prefer for an
egg shampoo; hen or duck eggs?" was a
question propounded by Examiner Drake.
What is the best hair tonic of which
you know" was another question. II
the applicant came from this city he gem
orally answered "Calish's," If from Sac
ramento "Fieming's.' and if from Los
Angeles brakes" One aspirant had
the temerity to answer that his was the
best in the world. He will not get a GER
tificate
I'm the removal of Galway sluggers do
you leave the chin or the neck exposed?'
AS this ancient style of facial adorn-
ment is net fashionable at present many
of the applicants gave confused answers.
Another question that caused more or
less worry was, What would you do to
restore hair on n bald scalp?" This serv-
ed as a tonic for the tired applicants.
Some answered: Put on a wig" others
disserted upon the advantages of the
'toupee.'' and still others named various
patent nostrums. The board will meet In
executive session to discuss the matter as
no answers TO questions have been pre-
pared in advance.
In cutting a pompadour. do you use
the scissors or the cIippers?" How hot
do you heat hot tower IF a custom
er desires dry hair comb. do you use
yaseiine. water or hair oil?' why do
you shave the lower lip last?" were
among the questions propounded. Consid-
cradle study viii be required to de-
termine the percentage OF the applicants
and to award the diplomas.
1t is expected that by July the certif-
Gates TO be hung in front of each chair
Will be ready. Instead Of using the words
cum laude,' to distinguish the degree Of
excellence Of each candidate. cum la
Their will be substituted. Another diff
Guilty that Is yet to be surmoumted is
what honorary degrees to confer upon
those who most successfully pass the ex-
animation.
So far l,5O0 out Of the 5000 BARRIERS in
the city have been registered. Each one
will get certificate reading as follows:
STATE BOARD or EXAMINERS OF CALI
FORSIA
Know Al Men by These Presents:
Iiai 49, 49,. IS registered
Barber. holding Certificate No. ........
........--.... -. President.
Secretary.
Dated ..-.-..-.-.... Cal, .............., 100.
This card must be placed in front of
your chair, where all can see 1t, as re
quired by law.
In addition to this another certificate
will be given. Although the law makes
ii compulsory for all BARRIERS to register
within ninety days after the passage Of
the act, no action of n legal nature will
be taken by the board until IL has had an
opportunity to visit each county seat. As
soon as the work of registration is com
pleted in this city the adjacent towns will
be visited.--San Francisco Call.
He Wanted to Swear.
(From the Chicago Chronicle)
The late Bishop Williams. Of Connecticut, wa,