Evening star., 1933-02-18

warned when 1t was too late for them
to be Of assistance.
@. When was Pratt Institute estab-
lished? Does it give degrees to its
graduates?-J. P. H.
A. Pratt Institute, polytechnic
school in Brooklyn, N. Y, was estab-
lished in 1887 by Charles Pratt. Its
aim is to promote manual and in
dustrial education as well as cultiva-
ton in literature. science and art. The
institute conferS no degrees but grants
diplomas for the completion of any of
the normal courses, and gives certifi-
Gates attesting the completion OF the
full-time day courses.
@. What does the authorization
scotus stand for?-J K.
A. 1t stands for Supreme Court Of
the United States.
@. How long is Brownings poem,
THE Ring and the Book?"-N. N.
A. 1t contains 20,934 lines. 1t il the
story of famous Italian murder case,
told IL times, from different points Of
view.
M. G.
A. Red is the color of the royal liv-
cry. 1t is believed that it was adopted
by huntsmen because fox hunting was
declared royal sport by Henry II.
@. What is the connection between
John of Plano Carpini and the dis
covery of America by Columbus?-L.
w. j.
A. Johannes de Plano Carpini was
the first noteworthy European explorer
Of the Mongol Empire. He died Au-
gust l. 1852, after having traversed
the country of the Tatars and Mongols
in company with other explorers and
missionaries. They suffered unbelieE
able \hardships and on his ret1rn
Johannes was honored by the Pope,
and Published the results of his travels.
1t is said to have been these accounts
which largely influenced the mind of
Christopher Columbus in seeking the
New World.
@. What percentage of the sugar used
in the United States is grown in this
country?-A. S. N.
A. About 25 per cent About H.
500 900 900 pounds of sugar are used
yearly, and over 100000 pounds are
| imported.
@. Why co womens coats button
| fasten from left to right?-K. r. NJ.
A. In former times when men wore
swords on all occasions the weapon was
invariably fastened at the left so that
| it could be drawn from its scabbard
with quick dispatch. 1t was frequently
necessary to be quick on the draw, and
| such emergencies made it necessary
| to place the coat buttons at the right.
AS the left hand reached to the right
to unbutton the coat covering the sword,
| the right hand went to the left to
Draw the weapon. Ft Is an old practice
for a woman to Hold baby in the
hollow of her lefI arm. This action
engages both the left arm and the
hand, so if the right hand is to be
free in unbuttoning the woman's gar
ments without disturbing the position
of the child the garment must be but
toned from right to left.
@. When will the Charleston, S. c.,
Magnolia Gardens be in bloom?-J. K.
A. The Magnolia and Middleton
Place Gardens are now open to the
public and the Camellia Japonicas are
in full bloom. They remain in great
beauty until the end of February. The
azaleaS reach their peak of bloom be-
tween March / and April Is.
@. Where is the Wayside Inn?-L. E.
A. II is located at Sudbury, Mas
It was a famous tavern of the Colonif |
days. The inn was purchased in 192
by Henry Ford as a memorial to Henri
Wadsworth Longfellow. In the Waysidc
Inn is an interesting collection of Co
lonial furniture and prints.