Evening star., 1926-12-08
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

House used by President Coolidge is a
special set. made under the supervi-
sion Of the Navy Department. It Is
not q commercial set and none OF the
parts used in 1t Is commercially used.
The hook-up of this set Is not known.
q. Are flower ornaments to con-
tinue popular this Winter?-l. M.
A. Fashion experts say they are.
Large chiffon and velvet or feather
flowers are used for evening or for
NAL afternoon wear. They are worn
on the left or below the right shoulder.
Small, neat fabric or colored crystal
boutonnieres are used for tailored
wear.
Q. What is the best way to clean
celluloid?-R. I.
A. To clean celluloid rub with a
woolen cloth and little tripoli, and
polish with a clean woolen rag.
Q. What section of Washington,
d. c., was known as North Liber-
ties"?-T. +.
A. The section north Of G street
and east of Twelfth was so called. The
section to the south was called "The
Island" or South Washington"
O. Is there a monkey that looks
| like SQUIRRELS. H. d.
A. There is a small tropical Amer
| ican monkey that Is known as the
| squirrel monkey" 1t is so called be-
cause of it's squirrel-like activity,
| bushy tail and general appearance.
@. Is it possible for a Jewish stu
dent resident at Harvard University
| to obtain kosher" food?-A. d. T.
A. A kosher cafeteria was recently
| opened at Harvard under the direc
tion of the Union Orthodox Congrega-
tions in America. The late President
Emeritus Eliot, in a recent addre IS,
| urged all students to stand by their
| religious views and to practice any
dietary laws their religion might lay
| down.
@. Is the Smithsonian Institution
a Government institution?-W. e. d.
A. The Government Is merely the
guardian. Congress has never made,
| any grants for the Smithsonian itself.
although from time to time 1t ht9
recognized that various outgrowths q
this institution have become public NO
cessities and has appropriated mon6y
| for their support. The Smithsonian
| finances its pioneering work in science
| from it's private income.
@. What is "Bequest week"?-
S. d. A.
| A. This is a week which has been
set aside by boards and organizations
| representing educational, social and
| religious organizations to ask people
| all over the country to insure their
| lives for the benefit of churches. mis-
sion boards, colleges and universities.
hospitals, orphanages. etc. This year
it will be from December 13 to De
| cember 20.
Q. What is the Stevenson Creek
| Dam in California?-E. G. III.
| A. This is an experimental dam
which was built entirely for the pur-
| pose of testing. 1t is an arch-type
| dam, and tests will be made to deter
mine exactly how and when the yield
ing point will be reached.
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