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Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CIIR
Miss Ida Draper President of New
Iy Organized Club at Milford

The Women's Democratic Club
of Milford, was formed at meet
ing at the home of Miss Ida Drap-
er at Milford last week, through
the efforts of Mrs. Elizabeth Stew
enson, Sussex County Committee.
woman for Milford, with the fol
lowing officers: President, Miss Ida
Draper; first vice-president, Mrs. j
Lynn Pratt; second vice-president
Mrs. ]. B. Love and secretary.
treasurer, Miss Lena Short. Com.
mittees were named for publicity
and finance. The guest speaker
was Miss Mabel Derby, of FELTON,
who urged the women to create,
activity in party work.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
MONIES; M: E.
Attractions at Strand Theatre

To-day Sitting Pretty Rea-
comedy-real music. That Is the
exceptional lure that will be offer
ed by Paramount's spectacular mu-
sical film, Sitting Pretty" From
the opening smash to the final
crash, the picture is jammed with
comedy, music and beautiful girls.
The inside of the song writing bus
mess and how Hollywood makes its
musical films are shown in MANY
intimate scenes behind the screen.
The locale is Hollywood, and the
characters are songwriters, stars,
producers and others. It's like
this. Jack Oakie, Jack Haley and
Ginger Rogers arrive in Hollywood
The boys want to be songwriters.
and Ginger wants to crash pic
lures. In the maddest melee ever
conceived by Hollywood scenario
writer, the boys do get a chance
when Thelma Todd, star, hires
them. Ginger goes to work too.
She does a fan dance surrounded
by chorus so large it can't be
counted. Radio stars such as the
Pickens sisters, Arthur Jarrett and
Virginia Sale do the big song hits
that were written for this picture.
MANY Moons Ago" Did You Ever
See a Dream Walking You're
Such a Comfort to Me" and Good
Morning, Glory" 1t stops all other
musical films in grandeur, beauty
and color-not to mention the
comedy of the type that rolls them
in the aisles.
Friday and Saturday-He risked
life and honor for one romantic
moment daring, thrilling a
whirlwind of hair-raising action.
with Buck Jones in The Fighting
Code"
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
STATE SAFETY
COUNCIL NEWS
So Far in the Safety Cam
paign Over 32,9SO Cars Have
Been Approved
CAMPAIGN ENDS SEPT. ]

The first five weeks of the Car
Inspection Campaign in Delaware
have resulted in a total Of 32,960
cars being approved and 22,8Z7 be-
ing rejected at The five Safety
Lanes operating in the State. De-
fective brakes and headlights lead
the list as the principle cause OF
rejection. In majority of in
stances minor repairs or adjust
ments are all that is necessary to
place the car in safe operating
condition. The reflections by class
es for the first five weeks are :.
Brakes 1901; Lights, 1922; Steer
ing Gear, 797; Horn, 306; Mirror,
244; Windshield Wiper, 675; Lie
ense Tags, 389; Licenses, 1474;
Tires, 541; Windshields, SIT. The
three organizations conducting the
Car Inspection Campaign-the Sec
retary of States Office, the State
Highway Department and the Dela-
ware Safety Council-urge motor
lists who have not had their cars
approved to avail themselves of the
free inspection period which ends
September 1st. Cars not approved
by this date will undoubtedly be
penalized for their failure to COM
ply with the Delaware Law. Mar
vel o. Watson of the Secretary of
States Office, announces that the
inspection lanes No. 8, 4 and will
be at the following locations dur
ing the last week of the campaign:
Name No. 3-Richardson Park, Au-
gust 27, % and 29; Delaware City,
August 80, 81 and September 1st.
Lane No. 4-Dover, August 27 to
September 1, inclusive; Lane No. 5
-Delmar, August 27, % and %;
Rehoboth, August 80, 81 and Sep
tember 1st. Re-registrations for
1884 and registrations for 1885 of
motor cars to be operated on the
highways of the State of Delaware
ware will be refused to applicants
who have failed to comply with the
inspection provisions of the law.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
OIL WELL STARTS GUSHING
DriIIers Are Encouraged by Gas
Volume Found i'm Sussex

Another strike Of oil and gas has
been made at the well that is be-
ing settled by The Cleveland Pc
troleum Company on the apple
farm of U. S. Senator John G.
Townsend, located just few miles
southeast of Bridgeville. Accord
ing to the promoters they struck
last week another pocket of gas
with larger showing of oil than
was experienced with the first
strike some weeks past. In fact,
according to William Spohn, son of
George Spohn, president of the
prospecting company, who is as
sisting with the drilling operations,
the showing of gas this time is
considerable and its pressure is
blowing the water several feet
above the casing. There is quite a
showing of oil on the water. Mr.
Spohn says that he will soon know
what its all about" The strike
this time is quite a little deeper
than the first strike and to the east
of the first hole. The difference in
the locations is due to the fact that
the first pipe settled was pulled out
due to an angle in the boring and
the present line has been settled
stright down.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
TEMPERANCE TALKS
BY Lucy Smith Guseman
of Clayton, Delaware

Through the kindness of the The
Smyrna Times I am going to have
a chance to express some of my
views on the liquor traffic. I feel
sometimes that I would like to i'm
itate Carrie Nation and with my
hatchet go up and down the roads
demolishing all the liquor signs
that are hung in such conspicuous
places and pouring out all the
stuff that is causing so much
drunkenness and so many deaths
in this wonderful country of ours.
Some simple minded pc eopl e
thought that the tax on liquor
would make an enormous differ
ence in the revenue of the govern
ment but it has already been dis
covered that it was a terrible mis-
take The liquor traffic entails a
far greater public expenditure than
it ever brings into the treasury of
the state and nation. 1t is a law
less traffic and recent months have
shown the impossibility of keeping
it free from political manipulation.
All these truths are slowly being
forced into the minds of the people
and the impression will surely re-
suit in a more forcible dealing with
the liquor traffic. Meanwhile there
are two tasks before us. One is to
learn by passing experiences and
the other is to keep up an effective
program of education.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23

they had selected an emblem or
medal for the past presidents. The
committee was instructed to have
them properly engraved and pur-
chase the required number. The
next meeting of the association in
September falling on the meeting
night of the State Convention, was
moved up one week by consent of
the delegates from Milford. j. E.
Haddaway and Howard Schweitzer
spoke briefly.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
y ATE PAYS Us RI,
Federal Tax Paid on D..
aWareans Amounted I, /

Delaware contributes n
revenue to the Fedora! u
during the first seven Al
legalized sale Of liqua. \
beer according to fgss J
by the internal Reveny.
Washington. A breasiorl
figure reveals that beer n
drink most desired in N
Federal tax PAID on ths }
by Delawareans anourtsl
344, representing he 81
barrel. The revenue trnI
sale and retail deaIes !
amounted to s8,l27 an! |
cents per gallon floor al
$7,347.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
F. f. of A. Return From Camping

Members of the Saddle and Crate
Club, Caesar Rodney High School
Chapter of Future Farmers Of
America of Camden Wyoming have
returned from weeks camping at
Riverdale Park on the Indian
River. While at RiverdaIe the boys
were quartered in an army squad
tent and used nearby tent-cot-
tage as a mess hall.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
Medium Cost Dim,

DeyjlIa5 r..
Sliced Tomatoes ~. .iao
French Rriss -
Cheese Bjscl,;,.. sOsas
Compete of r F,.,I ~
Tea or Coffee ib9, :, =, ~:
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
Poison Killing lIispiIIil

According 70 Counclns|
H. Davis. hundreds 0. i;
ing killed in the Nispil-n
ford from some variety Il
or that Is il the s.laa-|
meeting Of Milford Can1
week the Council. VOID 4
the Fish and Game Cl111
this condition and req1s |
commission take some I'D
matter.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
Very Special lf,,,

Fruit Jura r...
Roast Bee
FRESH Lima Bsu /
NeT ,5 Com il Cra |
r., A SHED Paa,5g |
! -'s.o9, z, Radish and 81
H2t Rolls and Ba:r|
-. ! 6anaaa i Ice C,s.a
ea = OoEee E hot Or icsi |
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
Business Etiquette

Chivalry has no place in office
life, and has been superseded by
common sense. - Woman's Home
Companion.
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
PICTURES BY "CAMIRROR" OF WEEKS M

5-TEAR-OlD WITH 5000
WORD VOCABULARY
Fise-year-old Jeanne Viz
etelIy Cochrane (above),
is the granddaughter Of
Or Frank vizeteily, lexi-
cosrapher extraordinary.
Jeanne also can sing in
French and German. .
Smyrna times., 1934-08-23
Not All Six-Footers

Only one out of 200 American
men attains a height of six feet Of
more
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

The next day, when Fora awoke, Tarzan had
replenished the fire and was sitting before it
grilling small fragments OF meat Beside him we're
some fruits, which he must have gathered since
he had awakened How much like lion he was,
in his strength and dignityl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
TheAmateur Gentleman
by Jeffrey Farno|

cstely spurred heel. TO follow the
gracious line that swelled voluptu-
ously from knee to rounded hip,
that sank in sweetly to a slender
waist, yet rose again to the rounded
beauty Of her bosom.
So Barnabas stood and looked and
looked, and looking sighed, and stole
a step near and stopped again, for
behold the leafy screen was parted
suddenly, and Barnabas beheld two
boots-large boots that we're but Of
exquisite shape-boots that strobe
strongly and planted themselves
masterfully; Hessian boots, elegant,
glossy and betasseled
CLANCING higher, he observed a
" coat of bottle-g green, high
collared, close fitting and silver
buttoned; a coat that served but
to make more apparent the broad
chest powerful shoulders and 1.-the
waist of its wearer.
Indeed, a truly marvellous coat (at
least, so thought Barnabas), and in
that moment, he, for the first time,
became aware how clumsy and ILL
contrived were his own garments;
he understood now what Natty Bell
had meant when he had said they
we're not polite enough; and as for
his bootS-blunt Of toe, thick soled
and ponderous-he positively blushed
for them.
Here, it occurred to him that
the wearer Of the coat possessed a
face, and he looked at it accord
ingly. 1t was a handsome face he
saw, dark of eye, square-chinned
and full-lipped. Just now the eyes
we're lowered, for their possessor
stood apparently lost in leisurely
contemplation of her who lay out
stretched between them; and as his
gaze wandered to and fro over her
defenseless beauty, a glow dawned
in the eyes, and the full lips parted
in a slow smile, whereat Barnabas
frowned darkly, and his cheeks
grew hot because of her too betray-
ing habit.
Sir" said he, between swapping
teeth.
Then. very slowly and unwillingly,
the gentleman raised his eyes and
stared across at him.
And pray" said he carelessly,
pray who might you be?"
At his tone Barnabas grew more
angry and therefore more polite.
Sir, that-permit me to say-does
not concern you"
Not in the least" the other re-
torted, "and 1 bid you good day;
you can go, my man, I am &C
quainted wit this lady; she is quite
safe in my care"
That, sir, I numbly beg leave to
doubt" said Barnabas. his polite
ness growing.
"Why-you inpudent scoundrell"
Barnabas smiled
Come, take yourself off" said
the gentleman, frowning. I'll take
care of this lady"
Pardon me! but I think not"
TO Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
Que stlonS and
Answers

Q-How many consular repre-
sentatives has the United States at
Warsaw, Poland?
A-One consul-general and two
consuls.
Q-How many days were the banks
closed during the banking holiday
declared by President Roosevelt on
March 9, 1898?
A-Those licensed reopened on
March 13, IA and Is.
(Which railroad company oper-
ates the Twentieth Century Lin
ted?
A-The New York Central Lines.
1t is a fast train between New York
and Chicago.
Q-Is the Chief Justice of the
United States a Roman Catholic?
A-Chief Justice Charles Evans
Hughes is a Baptist,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
SYNOPSIS

Bsrnsbas EsTty. son Of the one-lliIle z
rrsr1nior urize fphter Of England. In
ferifs the sum Of seven hundred tnou-
r7rd pounds from his fathers brotne5
old John Bartv "a amazed bY ms mana
sor-s sons good fortune and muses. Pc
-rildersdlv % BaruabaS determination
rot TO be come q fighter.
Bsrnsbas. 2 book-iover Ike MS NONE
r gosrr - london 10 become @ gentle
man Old John Bartv rises 70 MS ieet.
pfeeIs OF his coat and tells MS son
he viii have 20 teach MIN a less2n.
Rarnabss MS Lessons from MS fatner
and gsftv Bel. another one-time cham
pion not in vain. knocks his father Gown GOVT.
Ia a sporting boxing match Olo JQt.n
Barfv takes his defeat manlul!E' sH 49, -
veil Barnabss leaves FOR London. NOW
60 on
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TO Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

Again she tried to talk to him, but he made
no reply. She could not know that she was adj
dressing an English lord who understood every
word she uttered, but Who for reasons Of his own
preferred to remain dumb brute to this woman
whom he regarded an enemy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
BY Williams
CRMlNlIaAS
HanIin
By Martin

A crashing in the jungle announced the return
of Tantor. The girl realized that the great brute
had come in response to the mans call and mar
veed. AS the days passed Zoras only apprehen-
sion was for the safety of Wayne Colt. Nor was
her apprehension groundless
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
1NsTALLMENT FOUR

INSTALLMENT FOUR
THE Chapman cast shrewo
glance up at the tall youthful
fgi,re. At the earnest young face,
At the deep and solemn eyes, and
couqhed behind his hand.
We'll. young sir" said he, gaz-
ing thoughtfully up at the blue
skv- since you are you, an no.
bodv else-an' ak me on so lair a
morning. wi the song o. birds filling
the air-we1l charge you only-well
say ten shillings. say eight, say
seven say-six-say five-theer, make
IN five shillings, an dirt-cheap at
the price, too
Barnab has hesitated, and the Chap
man was about to come down a
shilling or two more when Barna-
bas spoke.
Then you're not thinking of
learning to become gentleman
yourself?'
% Lord love you-no!
Then I'll buy it., said Barnabas'
and forthwith handed over the i've
shillings.
Good morning, young sir, ana re-
member now. if you should ever feel
like being a gentleman-it's quite
easy-all as you've got to Go is to
read the instructions in that theer
priceless wollum-mark 'em-learn
'em. and inwardly digest EN-, and
you'll be a gentleman afore you
know it,"
Now hereupon Barnabas smiled, a
very pleasant smile and radiant
with youth, whereat the Chapman
pinched features softened for pure
good fellowship. and for the moment
he almost wished he had charged
less for the priceless wolhm, as, so
smiling. Barnabas turned and strobe
awaN London-wards.
Now in a while Barnabas came to
where was a stile with path be-
vond-a narrow path that led up
over a hill until it lost itself in a
wood that crowned the ascent; a
wood where were shady dells full OF
a uuivering green twilight; where
broad glades led away beneath leafy
arches. and where a stream ran
gurgling in the shade of orfers and
willows: a wood that Barnabas had
known from boyhood.
Therefore. setting his hand upon
the stile, he vaulted lightly over
minded to 60 through the wood and
Join the high road further on. This
he did by purest chance, and al
unthinking followed the winding
path.
NOW had Barnabas gone on by
IN the road how different this
history might have been, and how
vastly different his career! But, as
it happened. moved by Chance, Oh
Fate, or Destiny, or what you will
BarnabaS vaulted over the stile anc
strobe on up the winding path
whistIing as he went, and, whistling
plunged into the green twilight OF
the wood, and, whistling still, swung
suddenly into a broad and grassy
glade splashed green and gold with
sunlight, and then stopped all al
once and stood there silent, dumb
the very breath in check between
his lips.
She lay upon her side-full length
upon the sward, and her tumbleC
hair made glory in the grass, &
golden name. Beneath this silker
curtain the sad dark brows thai
frowned a little-a vivid mouth, anc
lasheS thick and dark like her eye.
brows, that curled upon the pallol
of her cheek.
MotionleSS stood Barnabas. witt
eyes that wandered from the small
polished riding boot, with its deli.
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BY Ahern

He arose finally, and voiced long, low call.
Then, after first feeding her. he squatted upon his
launches and devoured his own food He ate
the flesh raw, but slowly and with the same quiet
dignity that marked his every act.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06

Miss Agnes Herder has gone to
Minneapolis to be with her father
who is very i'll at Eitel hospital.
Miss Alma Murset resumed teach
ing in school district number 63
Tuesday morning and Miss Luverne
Murset began the same day at dis
trict number 107.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06

Born to Mrs. Michael Nosbusch, q
girl, Thursday, August 80.
A progressive dinner party was
given Sunday evening by group of
young women when there were ten
guests. The first course was served
at the home Of Mrs. Ruth Cannon,
the second by Miss Dorothy Warner
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06

at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Warner, Miss Arlene
Sampson and Miss Maxine Pettis
were hostesses for the dinner course
at the Gus Sampson home and des-
sert and coffee were served at the
apartment of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Tout.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06

Keene Ewart Of Grand Forks,
North Dakota and Erwin Ewart Of
Minneapolis spent the weekend and
Labor day here with their father, L.
r. Ewart. ve
Mr.. and Mrs. William J.. Holman
are the parents Of girl, born Tues
day, August %, at the hospital.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06

Ray Swartz left by motor
day evening for Enid, I
where he will enter Phillipss
sity. He was accompanied|
as Manhattan, Kansas by ~
ry who will enter the state I
tural college there and will
veterinarians course.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-09-06
lSee blythe Gazette

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Manning and
family motored to Lamberton Mon
day with Mrs, Manning's sister, Miss
Helen Keller, who had been their
guest.
The Washington times., 1934-10-26
Move Residence

The Naval Attache Of the
French Embassy and Nine.
Sable have moved from IL
Primrose Street in Chevy Chase,
Nd, to the house they have
taken at 1905 o Street, George
town.
Mrs. Campbell Prichett will
spend the next two months in
California. She is planning to
leave about November 8, max
ing the trip by plane. She will
rejoin her aunt, Mrs. Sidney
Cloman, after the New Year.
Mrs. Randall H. Hagner is in
Atlantic City at Chalfonte-Had-
don Hall.
Mr.. David Lawrence enter
tanned at luncheon, yesterday,
at the Carlton, his guests num-
bering four.
Miss Mabel Ashenfelter is at
The Inn at Buck Hill Falls,
Pa, for a stay of several days.
The Washington times., 1934-10-26
Ceremony Last
Evening

Miss Harriet johnson Atwell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff.
ford c. Atwell, of Columbus. o.,
became the bride last eve
ming of Mr.. 2. Deminieu Black
iStone, Sd, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
z. Deminieu Blackstone.
The ceremony took place
at 8 o'clock, at All Saints
Church in Chevy Chase, Md,
Rev. DR.. Henry Teller Cooke Of
ficiating.
Miss Atwell was attended
by Mrs. Louis Malkus as matron
Of honor, and by Miss Catherine
Fox, as maid Of honor. The
bridesmaids were Miss Mary
Louise Atwell, of GAINESVILLE, O.,
a cousin Of the bride-elect; Miss
Margaret Blackstone, sister of
the bridegroom-to-be, and Miss
Helen Hook.
Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman
entertained informally at lunch.
con, yesterday. at the Carlton.
The Washington times., 1934-10-26
Italian Envoy
WiIIAttend

The Ambassador of Italy, Sig.
nor Augusta Rosso, will be
among the distinguished guests
and box holders at the Mary
land Parkway Meadowbrook
Club Horse and Hound Show,
to be held tomorrow from 10
q. m. until 5 p. M, on East West
Highway and Beach Drive.
Other guests and box holders
include, the Ambassador of
Chile, Senor Don Manuel
Trucco; Mrs. Henry A. Wallace,
wife of the Secretary Of Agri.
culture; Mrs. Anna Roosevelt
Dali, daughter of the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt; the Charge
d'AffaireS Of the Belgian EN-
bASsy, His Higness Prince Eu-
gene de Ligne; Maj. Gen. and
Mrs. Hugh A. Drum, Maj. Gen.
and Mrs. Louis H. Dash, Maj.
Gen. Leon B. KRONER, Brig.
Gen. and Mrs. Perry L. Miles,
Col. and Mrs. Robert J. Foster,
Major D. j. Donovan, Commits
Sioner and Mrs. Melvin c..
HAGEN, the Secretary to the
President and Mrs. Stephen
Early, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Cedar
wald, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Barrett
Prettyman, Mr.. and Mrs. C. M.
Finnan, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Vickers, Mrs. Wallace Chiswell,
Mrs. E. T. Goodman, Mrs. M.
Webster Dawley, Mrs. j. Till.
man Hendrick, Mrs. M. D. Hid
reth, Mrs. Charles E. Parker,
Mrs. r. A. Brodesser, Mrs.
Charles I. Corby, Miss Eleanor
Bryan. Mr.. Herbert R. O'Conor,
Mr., Edward Dent, Mr.. r. A.
Norton, DR.. D. E. Buckingham,
DR.. Fred Sanderson, Mr.. George
Clark, Mr.. John Startling, Mr..
Alvey Reeves, Mr.. Beverly j.
Smith, Mr.. John E. Shoemaker,
Mr.. Frederick, w. Mackenzie,
Mr.. John c. Let's, Mr.. Clarence
ASpinwall, Mr.. r. B. Cummings,
Mr.. A. G. Slater, Mr.. Stedman
Prescott, Mr.. Charles R. Denny,
Mr.. George Harris, Mr.. Frank
B. Keyes, Mr.. Milton King, Mr..
Charles M. Thomas, Mr.. w. H.
Lpscombe, Mr.. Randall Hagner,
MIR. E. Taylor Chewing, Mr..
Ward Canaday, Mr.. James
Mewshaw, Mr.. William Berri,
Mr.. J. j. Cotter, Mr.. Harry H.
Sen1mes, and Mr.. B. E. Barnes.
X X
Tea Hostess
Mrs. George Mesta entertained
at tea at the Maytown Club in
New York Wednesday afternoon
when her guests we're Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Luke Nc
Nance, Mrs. Frank Let's, Miss
Helen Lee Doherty and Mr..
Henry Blair.
Evening star., 1934-03-17

turned to his own home TO spend the
night following his Inauguration. The
White House was being renovated, and
for that reason 205 was the tempo
rary Executive Mansion for about two
weeks of Grants first administration.
Purchase for Sherman.
After the family had removed.
friends of Lieut.. Gen. William T.
Sherman purchased the property for
him. Thus. one comrade succeeded
the other in residence as well as in
position.
Richard Wallach. mayor of Wash
ington and one-time editor of The
Star, occupied 201, and the same roof
later sheltered the Papal legation and
the Office of Msgr. Sebastian Martinelli.
Matthew G. Emery, last mayor Of
Washington. lived at 205 or 2o7 after
alterations had added half a house"
to the row. The Childrens Court was
assigned to 203 about 1924.
Time has wrought vast changes in
the neighborhood, and the spotlight
of public interest is directed else
where: but pilgrims still walk through
] street to gaze at the fading struc-
lures where history was made.
Evening star., 1934-03-17
USE OF ARCH DATES
BACK TO EARLY DAYS

No one knows who invented or
first built an arch, but according to
Sir John Gardner wilkinson, the
Egyptians and Assyrians we're ac-
ouainted with the principles Of the
arch and used it in their buildings.
The Greeks also must have had a
knowledge Of 1t, although it does not
occur in any of their surviving struc-
lures.
The Romans probably derived their
acquaintance with it from the Etrus-
cans, and 1t is to the former that the
nations of modern Europe are in
debted for the traditions of arch
construction.
1t is said that the oldest arch in
the world probably is that in the
Cloaca Maxima at Rome, built about
600 BIC.
But Chinese bridges Of great an
tiquity were built with arches, some
Of them of great beauty.
Triumphal arches we're promi-
nent feature of Roman architecture.
OF the type are the arch Of Titus, the
arch Of Constantine. the arch Of Sep
tin1ius Severus, and the arch Of
Tratan, not to mention many of lesser
note scattered over France, Spain,
Austria and every part Of italy.