Evening star., 1932-08-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

making composite photographs. The
various subjects to be included in the
picture may be photographed against q
dark background and then all printed
on the same piece of printing paper.
Some composite photographs are made
by cutting out the individual pictures
and pasting them over the main pic
ture and then making a copy. Some
composite photographs are made by
using two or more pictures and a set
OF masks.
@. Is it possible to construct sound
proof room?-J. B. B.
A. The Bureau of Standards SAYS
that no room is absolutely soundproof,
but by proper design and the use of
good insulating materials it is possible
to make a room which Is practically
Soundproof. so far as ordinary sounds
are concerned.
Q. How are the migratory bird regu-
lations made?-G. j.
A They are bccsi on an international
agreement bc.rC-I the United States
and Cansda and have been amended
frequently since they were first pro-
mulgated. The most recent revision
was that OF September IL, 1891.
O.. Who divided the circle into $50
degrees?-J. S.
A. If not the discoverer. at least the
elucidation Of the dimensions of the cir
Gle and its bisecting into a given num-
Der Of points Is accredited to Euclid, a
great mathematician, 300 B. G. Euclid,
however, made no specific claim to be-
ing the originator Of the mathematical
proportions described in his elements
textbooks of which are standards up TO
the present time.
@. Up to what time was an enlisted
mans foreign service compiled as dou-
bic time?-W. H. NJ.
A This regulation held until August,
1912.
@. Was Lord Byrons childhood un-
happy?-R. G.
A. His father was a reckless dissi-
pated spendthrift, who deserted his wife
and child. His mother convulsively
clasped her son to her one moment
him the next. calling him "the lame
brat" in reference to his clubfoot.
g. 6. Tn0 y. Is the ne" Minister to Hai'i'
A. Norman Armour of Princeton,
N. j., has been appointed to that post.
@. How large is a polo field today
M. M.
A. A full sized polo field is 300 yards
long by 200 yards wide.
Q. What is meant by fish and
chips"?-F. E
A. 1t Is a dinner very popular In
England and Canada. The houses or
stores which serve this dinner serve, as
a rule, no other kind of meals. 1t Is
made of f1lleted white fish, sliced very
thin and in pieces about half the size
Of the hand. dipped in waffle batter
made without grease, then fried in deep
fat. French fried potatoes are served
with it, hence the name, fish and chips.
1t is not seasoned with lemon but
sprinkled with little vinegar, salt and
pepper In large places sometimes des-
sert, bread and tea are served.
Q. Where is George wythe, signer Of
the Declaration of Independence.
buried?-S. r.
A. George wythe is buried in the
churchyard of st. Johns Church, in
Richmond, Va The stone which marks
the site bears the following inscription:
This tablet is dedicated to mark the
site where lie the mortal remains Of
George Wythe. Born, 1925. Died, 1905.
Jurist and statesman. Teacher of Ran
| dolph, Jefferson and Marshall. First
professor of law In the United States.
First Virginia sigrler of the Declaration
of Independence Erected by patriotic
citizens of Virginia, A. D. 1922"