Evening star., 1938-06-16
ANSWERS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN.
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question of fact By ,priting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. Hosktn. Director, WashtngtoM, D. C..
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q. How much money is spent by bridge
players in the United States?-J. K.
A. It Is estimated by the American
Contract Bridge League that the game
Is responsible for $3.50 900 900 in annual
sales. This includes 100000 decks Of
cards, together with other equipment
such as score pads, books of instruction,
tables and chairs and the amount ex-
pended for prizes and refreshments
served at games.
@. Where is the longest cable in the
world?-W. r. @.
A. The longest cable In the world is
between Ban1fleld on the Island OF VAN
couver to Tanning Island. These are
duplicate cables; one Of which is 3,46o
nautical miles; the other 3,466 miles
The second longest cable Is from Brest
to Cape Cod.
Q. What were the best plays of the
past season?-W. H.
A. Burns Nantes selection Of the 10
best is as follows: "Of Mice and Men,"
Our Town" Shadow and Substance"
Susan and God" "Amphitryon 3a'
The Star Wagon" "On Borrowed Time"
Golden Boy" Prologue to Glory" afd
What a Life"
q How old ic L.. fo,
in France?-W. r. M.
A. Nice Is about 1000 years old. hav-
ing been founded by Greek colonists.
The name is Greek for victory.
Q. Who was the first woman SCULPTOR
in the United States?-S. F. r.
A. Patience Lowell Wright Q72S-S5)
made the earliest recorded attempts at
sculptural expression in the American
colonies. Her portraits, modelled in wax,
were highly praised in the colonies and
In England. where she lived after 1772,
and modelled lkenesses of the king.
queen and other notables Her full.
length likeness Of Lord Chatham in wax
was kept for a number of years in q
glass case at Westminster Abbey.
Q. What is the total amount that
has been spent for relief since 1882
r. T. 8.
A. The total amount of Federal, state
and local funds spent for direct as
sistance and work-relief programs from
1888 through the first half OF the fiscal
year 1888 is $13.s7o 10000
@. Who originated the Bach festivals
at Bethlehem, Pa.?-H. T. r.
A. John Frederick Wolfe, the con-
ductor. became organist OF the Mo-avian
Church. Bethlehem, and as early as
1892 his choral union produced oratorios
there. In 1900 (the 150th anniversary of
Bach's DEATH, with a Bach choir of
30 singers. he produced the Mass In
B Minor" This was the inception of
the famous festivals which draw music
lovers from all over the United States.
9. Why are antimacassars 20 calledP
IN. H.
A. Literally the name of this protec-
tive covering for q chair or couch means
anti-hair-oil as it was named from
macassar, hair oil which was in general
use in the 18th century.
9. What is the extent of the citrus
fruit wine industry in, Florids2--W. H. J.
"A. In the fiscal year ending June,
1887, 1886 gallons Of still wine from
citrus was produced in Florida.
Q. How does the number Of strikes In
this country compare with that OF Great
Britain?-R. T. N.
A. In 1887 there were 1918 strikes
in the United States, involving $3.50. .903
workers. In the same period, Great
Britain had Its strikes, involving $780,
| 900 workers.
Q. What was the name of the pioneer
who Travelled the Oregon Trail by cover
ed wagon, automobile and air?-C. H. J.
A. Ezra Meeker, founder Of the Oregon
Trail Memorial Association, Aeft Ohio in
1851 with his bride in a covered wagon
and crossed to the West Coast over
the Oregon Trail. Sixty-three years later
he made the trip by automobile, and In
1928 by airplane
Q. How long has the word telepathy
been used?-M. r.
A. The word was invented In 1852
by F. w. H. Myers.
Q. Is DR.. Frank Buchanan Of the Ok
ford Groups an ordained minister
H. +.
A. DR.. Buchanan was graduated from
Mount Airy Theological Seminary In
Philadelphia in 1902 The same year he
was ordained and became pastor OF the
Church OF the Good Shepherd at Over
brook, Pa. In 1905 he was appointed
house father at the Lutheran Hospital
in Philadelphia.
Q. What art gallery has q painting Of
Gen. Ethan Auen?-H. NJ.
A. According to John SparRo, presi-
dent of the Vermont Historical Society,
no authentic portrait Of Ethan Allen
is in existence.
g. What university has the Alfred 2.
sloan grant for course in government
management?-L. H. j.
A. The University of Denver has been
selected by the Alfred p Sloan Founda-
ton for training appraisers of the en-
ciency Of city and county governments.
The course will be started in September
and graduates will receive the special
degree of master of science in government
management. The curriculum will in
clude technical courses in accounting
and economics and the study of methods
Of operating social agencies such as
bureaus Of health, relief and schools
and prisons.