Evening star., 1938-09-06

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Q. Where is Sir William Osler buried,
M. G. H.
A. The celebrated physician willed his
brain to science. His ashes repose in
the Osler Memorial Library on the third
floor of the library Of the McGill Uni
versity, Montreal
@. What famous actor died Of poison
ing from his make-up?-J. C. G.
A. George L. FoE died of poisoning
caused by white lead He was a comedian
at the National Theater, New York, and
later became manager of the New
BoWery Theater. He gained q distinct
position by his burlesque limitations OF
favorite tragedians Of the time and his
pantomimes, the best of which was
"Humpty Dumpty.' in which he ap-
peared as the clown. He died in 1877.
@. Who coined the word sophisticates7
H. M. G.
A. 1t was first used by Gertrude Ather.
ton, the novelist, to describe the intel.
lectual aristocracy Of New York.
O. What is meant by a frst-water
diamond?-H c. B.
A. Ihe term is used in reference TO
diamonds that are so pure and colorless
that they can scarcely be DISTINGUISHED
from water when immersed.
Q. Who wrote the poem containing the
line, Into the woods my Master went"?-
j. L.
A. 1t is from Sidney Lanier's "A Ballad
OF Trees and the Master"
Q. What is the oldest commercial
program on the RADIOS. C. R.
A. Printers Ink says: Almost as Old
as radio advertising itself, the Cities
Service hour has been on the air con-
tinuously since February 18, 1927. Be-
lore that the program was presented
spasmodically, having started some time
during 1925. 1t is the oldest continuous
commercial show on the networks. and
on August 19 was heard for the 62eth
time on its customary Friday evening
spot from to g.
@. Is there special name for a male
and female lobster?-F. L. NJ
A. The male lobster is called q cock
lobster and the female a hen When
the female is carrying eggs she Is called
berry lobster.
O. Where was the first schooner built?
Il. G. r.
A. The first schooner is said to have
been built in Gloucester, Mass, about
lib, by Capt. Andrew Robinson.
O. What is bee bread?-J. c. B.
A. 1t is bitter brown substance con-
sisting of the pollen of flowers which is
their young.
@. Where did Ole Bull establish
colony in the United States?-H. L.
A. The Norwegian violinist bought
12500O acres in Potter County, Pa, for
Norwegian colony which was to have
been called Oleana. His title proved to
be faulty and the troubles which resulted
seriously affected his health.
O. How long has fire insurance been
in existence?-T. r. l..
A. 1t dates from the great fire OF Lon
don in 1866. The widespread havoc
ny lIllS ClSdSJeT CT6dGSO U Ce-
mand for protection and in the remain
ing years of the 18th century several
companies were formed for this purpose.
@. How common with individuals Is
the aff1iction of harelip?-W. H. M.
A. The magazine Look stated in a re-
cent issue that one baby out of every
2,400 is born with this Disagreement. 1t
ic nf its hi
to the-lip of hare.
@. What questions are asked by Gus
toms officials when traveller crosses the
Canadian border?-J NJ G..
A. Are you an American citizenf Your
name? Why are you going to Canada?
Are you bringing in presents? How long
will you remain?
@. What was the name Of Gen. An
drew Jacksons favorite horse?-W. M. G.
A. According to the Louisiana State
Museum, Old Duke was the generals
faVorite mount. An article in the New
Orleans Daily Crescent on that subject
says in part: Il was often reminded of
this praiSeWorthy remembrance OF fidel-
ity and merit, cherished by my old friend
Gen. Jackson toward his famous Old
Duke, the horse he rode during the
Southern campaigns of the late war
Though Duke grew feeble, was greatly
affected, withered and almost helpless
in his latter days, he was not forgotten
nor suffered to be neglected On one
occasion, to try the general on a tender
point. the writer of this article sug-
gested the idea of putting an end to the
sufferings of Duke. No said his gen.
erous master, never, never! Let him
live, and while there is anything to 60
upon this farm, Duke shall have part"
@. Who originated peach Melba7-
j. G.
A. The dessert was first prepared for
Nine. Melba. the famous soprano. by M.
Escoffier, chef of the Hotel Savoy in Lon
don. When he discovered how much she
enjoyed it, he asked to be allowed to
name 1t in her honor.
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