New Britain herald., 1925-09-29

Ils D. c. enclosing two cents in stamns TOT reply Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are conhdential.--Ed Editor.
 Q. What was the origin Of the ring as a love pledge or engage ment ring?
 A. The ring as love pledge ex- lsted at a very early period. Traces or 1t are found In the most ancient history and literature, In modern times the diamond has become the favorite gem for an engagement ring. According to an old supersti- lion, the origin of which is un- known, the sparkle of the diamond IS supposed to have originated in the fires of love" Therefore the diamond engagement ring is con- sldered by superstitious persons the only true engagement ring DOT tending love and happiness through llfe' The diamond engagement ring was particularly esteemed in Medieval Italy. It was called 'Pietra della reconcilliazione" be- cause Of its supposed power to maintain concord between man and wife.
 Q. According to the philologists what IS the most ancient language?
 A. 1nasmuch as philology is not an exact science, there does not appear to be any agreement among phllologlsts as to the most primi- i've language. No phlogogist gives 10 language an individual status but classes them in groups. The pilioloslsts of one school hold the opinion that the isloated or nonosyl- anlc group represented by Chinese to De the most primitive, but mother school of thought rejects that theory In favor of the aeglutinatiye groun that includes such languages as Dravidian, Malayo-P -Polynesian, UraI- Altai, etc.
 e. What period of time is known as the dark ages?"
 A. The Dark Ages cover q reriod Of over five hundred years between the fall of the Roman empire in the west GA. D. 476) and the open Ing Of the eleventh century.
 Q. Should honeysuckle and rose bushes be planted in the spring or in the fall?
 A. It depends on the particular part of the country and its climate as to when they should be planted. In general. however, it would be better to plant them in the spring since the nurseries do not care to ship them for transplanting until they have become dormant, and there would not be time to get the roots started in a new location be- fore frost.
 O. Where can one find the of- f1ciai record of the birth of ones children?
 A. Write to the city or county health officer of the city or county where your children were born.
 c. Is the name Forest" ever used as 8 given name and what does it mean if so used?
 A. Forrest or Forest is often used as given name for boys and 1t means just what it says "a for est or woodland"
 Q, How is the word "shenan- doah" pronounced?
 A. Just as it Is spelled. The syl- fables are divided as follows: Shen-an -do-a.
 Q. How old is Jackie Coogan. | the boy who plays in the movies? |
 A. He will be eleven years of age October 26.
 .. What branches of art arc in- l cluded in the term fine arts?"
 A. The fine arts may be classi- | fled as CD the free. whose object is to create form for its own sake | embracing painting, engraving, | sculpture, music and poetry; and CD the dependent, whose object is | to create form that shall minister 10 some utility, embracing archi- lecture. landscape gardening, deco ration, ceramics, the goldsmiths art, and other applications of the principles of artistic construction l and arrangement.
 o. How many telegraph opera tors are there in the United States? |
 A. According to the census of 1902, the latest available statistics, there were 79,4S4 telegraph opera tors in the United States.
 Q, Were any United States ma rines sent to Santa Barbara. Cali | fornia, at the time of the earth quake?
 A. A total of PTS marines was sent. They assisted the civil au- thorities in policing the town.
 Q. Is there any way to keep honey from crystalizing?
 A. Store it in warm dry room.
 Q, Does the President of the United States have to pay for the | services of a physician to care for his family?
 A. The Presidents physician is usually naval or army officer as- signed 10 the duties of the White House; in which case he is paid by the government.
 Q, What are the political affilia- tions of the present members of the British House of Commons?
 A. On October 20, 1924. after the general election of that date, the membership of the British House of Commons was divided politically as follows: Conserva- tive 413, Labor and Socialist 15o, Liberal 39, Constitutionalist T, h. dependent 4. Irish Nationalist 1. A few changes have occurred in bye elections.