New Britain herald., 1925-08-15


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 Q. Why Is there an unusual pro- portion of moonlit evenings al the time of thc harvest moon?
 A. The harvest moon" is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. At that season inc moon, when nearly full, rises for several consecutive nights at about the sam" hour, SO that there is an uu- usual proportion of moonlIt eve nings.
 e. Is it proper to call an uncle hy marriage "unrlo,' after the death of his wife, your aunt?
 A. The husband of your aunt is your uncle by courtesy and not by blood relationship. If one chooses 10 address him still as "uncIe' after the death of the amt it is perfect ly permissible and correct.
 @, How long q time usually clapses after 2 person is bitten by a dog before hydrophobia will de- yolop?
 A. 1t usually takes from ten days 10 three weeks. In occasional cases, however, longer times have elapsed.
 Q, Is there any truth 10 the story of the two cats of Kilkenny that fought until nothing was left but lhoir tails?
 4. Strange as if may seem there is q Suhstratum of fact upon which this story is founded. During the rebellion in Ireland in lSU&, Kil- kenny was garrisoncd by a troop Of H"SsiHu soldiers who amused them selves in barracks by tying two cats together by their tails and throwing them across q clothes line to fight. The officers, hearing of the cruel practice, resolved to stop it and de- pu'cd one of their number 10 watch. The soldiers, on their part set d man 10 watch for the coming Oli- rcr, One day the sentinel neglected his duty and the heavy tramp of the officer was heard ascending the stairs. On" of the troopers Sri2jnE t sword cut the tails in two as the animals hung across the line. The two cats escaped, minus their tails, through the open window, and when the officer inquired the meaning of the two bleeding tails heinz left in tho room. he was cooly told that two cats had been fighting aud had dcvoured each other, all but tho tails.
 @. What is the literal mraning of the Latin phrasc "Ne plus ultra ?"
 A. Literally it means "nothing more beyond" Figuratilrly W. nsc it as expressing perfection or the highest point of accomplishment.
 e. About how many miles was a "Sahbath's Day Journcy' as spoken of in the Bible?
 A. According to some writers il was l-@ turlongS or about 1850 yards. By others il IS fixed al 2.000 Cubi's which is about l350 yards. Jos"phus, the Jewish historian, says that tho Mount of Olives, was five stadia. or 625 paccs, from Jcrusa- lem, which would make the allow ahlo "Sahhath days journey" about 1,o5o yards.
 Q. Is the holiday on Satur- day for workers of very recent ori- gin?
 A. The Saturday half-holiday movement is revival of very ancient custom. King Edgar GA. D. H3N) ordained that there should be cessation of l2bour from Saturday noon until daylight on Monday, William of Scotland GA. D. IooS) in council determined that Saturday after the twelfth hour "shoulI be kept holy" An unrrp"alcd law of King Canute establishes the Satur- day half holiday in these words. "Let every Sundays feast hc held from Saturdays noon to Mondays dawn.'
 Q, Can you give mo some mot toes that might he appropriate 10 be cngrlvcl on tho sun dial that is 10 he put in our Eardpn9
 A, The following have heon found on old sun dials. T number none but sunny hours;" After darkness, Light" 50 passes T.ifo;" "Thc long est day must euI.' Make haste whil" tn" sun %hnos.' "All things do wax and Wano.'
 q, Is there any emblem other than the "donkcy" used as tho en- bl"m of the democratic party? A. The rooster is used It prob ah1y originated in 1S4" whom Chan