Evening star., 1923-08-17

playable condition. 1t was crossed
and recrossed by roads and railways
and surrounded by buildings. The
course consisted Of seven holes, a
match consisting OF three rounds, or
twenty-one holes. The club is join
ing with another London golf club.
Q. What kind of tree produces
A. This material is the bark Of the
cork oak (Quercus suber). All back
is partially made up of cork, but in
cork oak this tissue attains unusual
thickness. Cork is composed of walls
of dead cells filled with air, rendering
il very light, the specific gravity be-
ing only 0.24. 1t is elastic. tough and
impervious. which renders It useful
for shoppers for bottles, floats for
nets and life preservers.
Q. Which is the largest art school
in the United States?-J. 7.
A. The Chicago Art Institute stands
first in size. Last year the attendance
in the various departments was 3,943.
Q. What wassthe parting advice Of
Baron Rothschild to his chndren?--
A. The counsel given by the first
Baron Rothschild upon his deathbed
TO his children was: Remain faithful
to the law of Moses. Remain united
to the end. Consult your mother.
Look upon our wealth as perpetual
family trust. Intermarry. Never
/ brook disobedience."
@. How long has San Marino been
| in existence &C. +. A.
"A. San Maripo is republic situ-
ated in the Apprentices. near Rimini,
, in the heart of Italy. 1t claims to be
the oldest state in Europe and to have
! been founded in the fourth century.
! 1t is governed by a council Of sixty,
Of whom two are elected as regents
for six months.
@. What are the longest railroads
in the world?-M. S.
A. The Bureau OF Railway Econom-
les submits the following: Canadian
National Gncluding Grand Trunk.
22,5o0 miles; Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul. 15,433.93 miles: Canadian Ma
tional (alone). 1887 miles; Canadian
Pacific. 1854 miles; Southern Pacific,
/ 11,209.07 miles; Cape-to- Cairo. $500
Q. What English prime minister
predicted his own successful /.
A. In his maiden speech in the
house of commons. Disraeli may have
so much In the grand style and was
accompanied with such extravagant
gestures that il was received with
mirth. Disraeli stopped abruptly,
| saying, "I will sit down now, but the
| time will come when you will hear
from me-"
Q. Upon whom was the first hon
orary degree Of u. d. bestowed in
America?-C. c. II.
A. Increase Mather was first to re-
ceive the honor which was bestowed
by Harvard.
Q. What is the national hymn Of
Chile?-R. r.
A. The name of the song Is "Dulce
Patria." II was written by Carnicer.
Q. How old was Eugene Debs when
he was sent to Atlanta?-K. l.
a. Eugene Debs was born in 1855
and entered Atlanta penitentiary in
1919, at the age of siXty-three years.
Q. How much does a discus weigh
and how far is il thrOwn?-T. d. D.
4. Discus throwing was revived
| when the Olympic games were held in
| 1896. In this contest the discus must
weigh pounds 6i2 ounces and must
! be thrown from a circle s feet ga
! inches in diameter. Experts may
| throw the discus 40 feet or more.
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