Evening star., 1937-10-23

Stor Information Bureau. Frederic J.
Hoskin director. Washington. d, c.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
O. Who is the national skeet-shcotins
champion?--L. p.
A. The national champion Is a o.
Walding. The womans championship
is held by Mrs Viola Siedhoff.
O. How much land was reclaimed In
ma,;ing the new drive and parkway along
the Hudson River in New York City,
w. A.
A. The West Side Improvement re-
claimed l32 acres OF land by bulkhead
and fill The assessed value Of this land
is s23, 100000. The Parkway from Sew
enty-second to Dyckman street Is 81
miles.
@. How much did the early stop
watches cost?-C. p. c.
A. One OF the earliest, II rot the FIRST.
to be brought TO this country was pur-
chased in London about 1902 to lsn5 for
one thousand pounds sterling The watch
is nov in the possession Of the pur-
chaser's grandson, James Craig OF
Waynesboro, Va.
O. Who first used the expression, birth
control? w. J.
A. The term was probably first used
by Mrs Margaret Sanger IN The Woman
Rebel" in April, 1914.
O. How are the captains quarters
furnished on a modern battleship?-H. H.
B. F.
A. The captains cabin on large naval
vessel usually consists of an outer room
which is used as a combination hUng
room, dining room and office. on this
room is a cabin or sleeping quarters. A
private bath leads from the cabin. The
furniture in the oficerss quarters OF a
modern ship is made of metal. but vari-
GUS finishes are given it to make 1t re-
semble wood. Plain rugs are provided
and any bric-a -brac, pictures. etc, mat
NAV be found in the quarters are FUR
nished by the officer at his own expense.
Living quarters usually have large ex-
tension table that may be used for en-
tertaining. There are six or eight chairs
in large cabins.
@. When was the Neanderthal man
found ?-S B.
A. The bones were discovered in 1857
in the valley of the Dussel, tributary
of the Rhine.
q When will King George and Queen
Elizabeth visit India?-R. L.
A. The British government is taking
no active steps with respect to the pro-
jected visit of King George and Queen
Elizabeth to India for coronation. the
original date was November, but due to
the political situation and dread Of war,
it is quite likely to be postponed until
next June or even later. The corona
ton will take place at Delhi, the ancient
capital of India.
O. Why are shade trees wrapped In
burlap after they are transplanted?-
G. T.
A. Many shade trees are severely in
iired and killed by sun scald after trans
planting The burlap wrapped loosely
about the trunk up into the branches
furnishes excellent protection.
O. Who first referred to the Lost Bat
TALON BY that name?-W. H. J.
A. The name was given by Harold y.
Jacobs. who at that time was cable editor
of the United Press in New York City,
Mr. Jacobs now is editor of the Santa
Barbara (Calif) Morning Press.
O. Does the Use OF veneer on furniture
imply poor quality?-M. M.
A. 1t does not. IT is the only method
by which the grain or figure in some
rare and beautiful woods can be dis
played to advantage.
@. When was Angelus Temple In Los
Angeles founded?-C. w. H.
A. The Angelus Temple. erected as the
principal meeting place for the services
conducted by Aimee Semple Mcpherson.
was dedicated in 1923 with an audience
of over 5000. At the dedication services
100000 was raised for the temple.
O. Will there be cornhusking contest
this year?-.I M.
A. The National Cornhusking Contest
will be held on November at Mar
SHALL Mo.
O. Please give brief history of ap-
plauSe.-E. j.
A. Among civilized nations applause
has always been subject to certain con-
ventions. The Romans had set ritual
for public performances, expressing de-
RTeeS OF dppTONdl ny Sildppiiis 1iAC 4AhSri
and thumb clapping, waving the flaps of
the toga or handkerchief. At the end
of the play the chief actor called out,
"Valete ct plaudite' and the audience
chanted their applause. This was often
organized and paid for. When Christian
ity became fashionable, Paul OF Samosata
encouraged the congregation to applaud
his preaching by waving linen cloths
Applause of the rhetoric of preachers
became an established custom destined
to disappear in more reverent age.
O. When were newspaper wrappers
first issued by the Post Office?-E. j.
A. Newspaper wrappers were first
issued in October, 1861, under act of
February q, 1861.
O What are the known facts about
the recovery of the Mona Lisa Pm. H.
A. The painting was stolen from the
Louvre in Paris. in August, 1911, For
two wears it's whereabouts remained a
mystery. On December IL. 1918, is was
announced that the painting had been
recovered in Florence and returned TO
Paris, Attempting to justify his action.
Vincenzo Perugia, the thief, alleged that
patriotic motives prompted the theft of
the masterpiece. Perugia was tried by
the Court of Appeals in Florence.
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