Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-12-05
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC JHASKIN.

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ment. Address your inquiry to The
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@. When were Christmas carols
first collected and printed?-R. s. B.
A. There are two manuscript collec-
tons of carols which may be dated
circa 1500-35. 1t is evident that Christ
mas songs had a wide appeal: they
| pleased both the devout and the ROSTER
ers. and it is inevitable that they should
| find their way into print The earliest
printed collection is probably Wynkyn
de Worde's Christmas Carolles Newely
Imprinted" Q520). Only a single leaf
is extant. It contains two complete
carols-one a hunting song, with no
reference in 1t to Christmas, and the
other boar's head carol.
@. How many times was Alfred E.
Smith elected Governor Of New York?
B B.
A. He served four times as Governor
OF the State Of New York. He was
elected November 5, 1918, when he
served one term. He was elected No
vember 7, 1922, and reelected for two
successive terms. The term of the
Office of Governor of New York is two
years.
@. Who is now the head of the Bona
! parUe family?-M. C.
A. The present head of the family
is Prince Louis, the son Of Napoleon
Victor (died 1926, who was born in
1914. and lives in Brussels.
G. What effect has a depression on
child labor?-C. M R.
A. According to the conclusions
| reached from certain indices of the
| trend of child labor in New York State,
namely, employment certificate, school
attendance, and inspection records, a
decrease in child labor during the de-
preston years is indicated Similar
statistics for the next few years will be
Of especial interest in showing whether
this represents a permanent decline in
child labor or merely a temporary huc-
tuation due to scarcity of jobs.
G. What duty is paid on Fordson
tractors made in Europe and brought
into the United States?-R. K.
A. The Customs Service has held
that Fordson tractors are used chiefly
for agricultural purposes and are,
therefore, admissible free of duty under
paragraph 1904 Of the tariff act.
@. Were Indian parents devoted to
their children2-B. D.
A. Both the father and mother of
TrGilf1 .. =
to them, and bestowed upon them every
mark of affection and solicitude. Chill
| dren crippled by accident were treated
by parents and companions with great
tenderness.
O. What is the Philatelic Agency
G. G.
A. The Philatelic Agency was estab-
hshed in December, 1921, for the pur-
pose of supplying collectors and dealers
with United States postage stamps and
other stamped paper of current issues
and such discontinued issues as may
be on hand. So far as possible, well
conferred postage stamps will be supplied.
Postage stamps are sold at face value,
plus return postage and registration fee.
The Philatelic Agency is connected
with the Post Office Department,
Washington, D. G.
@. How should one take care of an
umbrella?-W. c.
A. Before taking an umbrella into
the rain it should be rubbed with a
soft piece of silk in order that the dust
may be removed.
@. How much longer is the George
Washington Hudson River Bridge in
the Summer than in the Winter?-
H. r.
A. The s,5oo-foot main span steel