Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-15

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Q. When does the racing season begin
and end in England?-M. j. II.
A. The fiat racing season in England
opens March % and closes November
2s. Steeplechase season Is from Janu-
airy l to December 81.
@. What are the motion picture
screens made OFF. w. F.
A. The average theatrical screen used
in the large motion picture theaters is
made Of prepared flreproof white mate
rial which is porous to permit the sound
to filter through. The material Is called
alabastine.
@. How many people are employed In
our Consular Service?-R. T. c.
A. The Department of State says that
the total number of people employed in
the Consular Service is Its Americans
and 2,067 foreigners.
@. How much money is collected in
taxes in the United States?-C. w. F.
A Approximately s12,609, 000, 900 is
collected in taxes by the Federal, State
county and city governments. This
amount is approximately ll.9 per cent
OF the income.
O. When was the Eiffel Tower built
What is 1t used form. M.
A. Eiffel Tower is a notable structure
in Paris. 1t was built by Eihel for the
exposition of 1889. The designer. Gus
tave Eiffel. constructed it of iron lattice
work. with three elevators giving access
to the summit 1t is 1000 feet high
Eiffel Tower has been used as a me-
neurological observation station and also
for aerodynamic research. Since the
World War it has also supported a
wireless station.
@. Why does hair grow again when
it is pulled out by the root?-T. T.
A. The root is not pulled out. 1t re-
mains under the skin.
O. Why do monkeys pick at each
-
A. They are searching for fieaS. This
is not only to rid the fur of the feas
but also for food, since fieas are relished
by monkeys.
@. Who first started TO teach art by
correspondepce?-E. c.
A. The first correspondence course in
art was fea ture of the old Chautauqua
Course and was taught by Frank Fowler
in lS80-l8s8.
O. At what hours does the British
House Of Commons sit?-E. G. r.
A. The British House of Commons
when IN session. sits from 2:45 TO II on
Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday and from II TO on Friday
1t begins with uncont entious pri, "a lie
bills and other formal business. CUES
tons to ministers (which are not put
on Fridays occupy, or may occupy, the
time till 3:45 AS soon as questions
have been disposed OF the public bust
ress of the day begins. Opposed bus!-
ness Is not taken after II. unless it
belongs 10 special exempted class
or unless the IL o'clock rule Is sus-
pended.
O. Frost forms on the inside OF our
windows in the Winter time. Is this
healthful?-C. B.
A. Humidity in houses should be
from 80 to so per cent but in most
houses it is probably 20 per cent or