New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 e. Where and when dii the cus- tom arise for judges to wear robe OH the bench?
 A. II is a custom of ancient orl- gin. In the Roman Umpire the toga vas indispensable on all official oc- c2 sions. When the ancient Romans extended their dominions they i'm pcsed their laws, customs and lnstt- tutions upon the conquered people and m that way those customs be- came dominant in Britain. Roman law and customs still perVade the whole system of English jurlspru- dence and was introduced into this country in carly colonial days. In the GeNelopment Of American Jurls- prudence. the original Roman cus- tenn of imparting an air of majesty 10 the law by an outward show and the use of robes has not materially diminished.
 c. What is the title of the song containing the line: In days of old, when knights were bold?' 4. The Warrior" by Adams, Q. What was the first song hit written by Al Jolson, and when was i. published?
 A. "California, Here I Come, '' vas the first. It was published in 1G24
 Q. How old is Joan Crawford?
 A. Twenty-two years.
 c. Is Franklin |. Roosevelt Governor of New York. any relation to the late President Roosevelt?
 A. They were cousins in the fifth degree.
 Q. What is the nationality and meaning of the name Ialen'
 A. It IS an English family name from the West Saxon "yaId" a form of the word old" e. Who was Enoch Arden" ,roo+el lN bT poet Tennyson--a seaman who had been wrecked on a desert island. and after an absence of several years, returning home. he found his wife married to another. Seeing her both happy and prosperous, he decided not 10 make himself known. 50 he leaves the place and dies broken hearted.
 e. What is the meaning of pull chritude?
 A. It is the quality of beauty comeliness or grace.
 c. Can a person contract tulare- mia by handling infected animals?
 A. It IS possible for persons to contract the disease by handling ln- fected animals. and even by eating tEem, if they are under-cooked. The fever is caused by bacteria that are highly infectious to man. It usually affects the lymph glards.
 Q. Does Buster keaton ever smile in real life?
 A. Yes. His unsmlllng coun'e- nance IS only feature of hls comedy.
 Q. Where IS Westminster Ca thcdral located in London, England l. 1t a Roman Catholic church
 4. It is located a short distance from Victoria street toward thS western end. It is a modern Roman catholic church GS96-1905) in early Christian Byzantine style with 2 stately domed campanile. II should not he confused with Westminster Abbey. which IS the Church Of Eng land.
 o. What is the airline dlstanc' retween Baltimore, Maryland an Mexico City?
 A. ApplOA4ilIAI'i'
 Q. What vas the largest attend ance al q football game
 A. The record vas made at tho Hotre Dam Southern CaIliofhlS game at Chicago. November It 1922. where the attendance reachel 10000.
 @. Where is the largest cotto manufacturing center of Europe A. Lancashire, England. : e. Does discrepancy lave tr'
 meaning of purposeful disagree ment?
 4. Used without modification discrepancy usually signifies dlt ference or dlsag greement, but no r,oe.e,ril,. 2 rl1rnosefUl one