The San Francisco call., 1910-08-19
ANSWERS TO QUERIES

Hucbald the monk. s4O-sSO. gives US
the earliest known examples of the en-
ployment of parallel lines. Guido
d'Arezzo (995-1050) increased the num-
ber of lines from two to four. and an
unknown innovator completed the staff
with fifth line
GOTHIC CHAPEL-Reader. City. Have been
told that the old Gothic chapel OF ST. Roch.
VOW Is that true?
This chapel was erected in 1871 by
pious priest. Father Trevis, with his
own hands to carry out vow that if
none of his parishioners died during
the epidemic of 1866. he would stone by
stone. build chapel in anksgivings TO
God. He and his parishioners united in
a novena to ST ROch. the patron saint
of health. The city suffered to great
extent during the epidemic. but none
of this congrega tion died Then Father
Trevis began to build the chapel and
the site on which it stands he named
Campo Santo."
BAILET-w. H. G.. City. What is the true
definition Of the baIet'7
Ballet, from the French. is a sort OF
dance or song sung while dancing;
scene acted in dancing in theater and
associated with music. usually an in
terlude in theatrical performances. prin-
cipally in operas. Properly a ballet is
a theatrical exhibition of the art Of
dancing in it's highest perfection. and.
therefore, must in general comply with
the rules of the drama as to its COM
position and form.
JOHN BROWN-Subscriber. City. Was ever
monument raised TO the memory OF John Brown
of Harpers ferry fame. known for bis anti
slavery actions?
There is a monument to his memory
at Harpers ferry. where the abolition
agitator made his last stand against
slavery in the United States. 1t is
a granite shaft erected to mark the
exact spot where. with his little band.
he made his last stand before he was
captured.
GAME LAws-old Subscriber. City. Please
publish the game laws Of San MateO county 10
show how they differ from the state laws
This department has not the space
to publish the laws. You can obtain a
copy of such laws by writing to the
clerk of the board of supervisors of
that county. address Redwood City.
SCARS-A Subscriber. City. Can scars be
removed by any treatment: Is there any der
can recommend?
Whether scars can be removed de-
pends upon the kind and cause. This
department does not recommend any
one engaged in any kind of profession
or business.
OLD TINE PAPERS-T D.. City What daily
papers were published in San Francisco in 1865?
The Abend Post, Alta, American Flag,
California DemOkrat. Dramatic Chroni-
Gle, Evening Bulletin, Examiner and
The Call.
CLEANLINE NESS-Subscribers Oakland We had
a dispute as to the proper pronunciation OF
cleanliness How is IL pronounced?
AS if written klen-H-nes, with the
sound of as in end, of as in ill and
of the second as in end.
WHIST PARTN-Subscriber Citv A lady re-
Gently gave whist party to number OF her
friends in honor OF OF her daughters who
is visiting her. Two prizes were offered The
daughter scored second. and accepted the second
prize Was 1t polite for her to accept the
prize?
Strictly. yes
FLJOUNDERS-C. A R.. City. Does the Asb
served in restaurants under the name OF Sand
dabs'' belong TO the founder family?
Yes.
TWO NAMES-Nrs. C. j. G., Mokelnmns
Hill: How are the following names pronounced,
Ballinger- -Choynsky?
n-jer-Ko-ins-k key