Evening star., 1943-06-18
Address

@. In setting a watch, should the
hands be turned forward?-L. c. M.
A. 1t makes no difference which way
they are turned. ,:
Q. Who was the sculptor of the statue
OF Abraham Lincoln that was placed
just outside Westminster Abbey In Lori-
don?-S. P. 80
A. 1t is replica of the statue by Au.
gustus Saint -Gaudens in Lincoln Park,
Chicago.
@. Where are the worlds best natural
harbors?-E. G. M.
A. Among the best natural harbors in
the world are those of New York, Rio de
Janeiro, Liverpool, Portsmouth, South
ampton. Halifax, Hongkong and Sydney.
Q. What is the pay of a test pilot?-
M. S. .
A. The Aeronautic Chamber Of Com
merce says that there is no set rate for
paying test pilots in aircraft factories.
as 1t depends upon the versatility of the
pilot and the company employing him.
One company pays test pilots 500
month with a bonus for every fight
made on new plane. Test pilots receive
bonuses for power dives.
Q. What became of Admiral Dewey,s
flagship, the U. s. S. Olympia?-M. X. -
A. The Navy Department says that
the ship is now at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard, her status being an unclassifed
ship or relic. -
Q. Is 1t true that in Ethiopia there Il
q Church on every hill?"-R.
A. 1t Is true that there are q great
many churches in Ethiopia, the number
being estimated at $1,000 to $4,000. They :
are circular in shape and built in,
groves Of trees.
@. Has Northern Ireland 4 separate
Parliament?-J. E. v.
A. Northern ireland has its own Par.
lament housed since 1882 in new build.
ing at Stormont some four miles from
Belfast.
@. Is information concerning a Ger
tain persons income tax available to any
one requesting it?-B. c. =
A. Income tax returns are confidential
and cannot be consulted.
@. Where are the British crown
jewels?-D. J. B.
Tha pritieh Tp{or,,,of;on s..,i.~.
say that the crown jewels are still intact
In England.
@. Which is the more dangerous,
blowout in front or rear tire?-J.P.
A. rear tire blowout IS more danger
Gus in the majority Of cases because tho
chances of keeping the car under control
are better with the fiat tire on a wheel
capable Of being steered for correction,
@. What is the story Of the Glaston-
bury Thorn?-E. L. H. -,
A. Glastonbury, according to tradition,
Is the place where Joseph of Arimathea
founded the first Christian church in
England. Here he rested his staff. and
it took root and blossomed every year on
Christmas eve, becoming widely known as
the Glastonbury Thorn
G. What is the smallest species Of
hummingbird in the United States?-A.
Ed.
A. The calliope hummingbird of the
Southwest, barely inches long, is the
smallest species native to the United
States.
@. When was asphalt first used In
this country to pave streets?-M. T. L..
A. Asphalt was first used In 1867 10
pave Pennsylvania avenue In Washing
ton.
Q. Why Is rose oil so high priceds-:
E. E.Y. -
A. The amount Of oil in one rose
blossom is very small. Some $4,000 blos- !
SONS are needed to produce one ouncs :
Of rose absolute. Tas
Sunset After Ruin
TO UaM in woods that hare been
toashed by summer rain, II
And hear the bird calls, futelike,
through the dusk:
TO smell the damp earth and to see
The departing sun flash forth
A final jetoeled sUord blade in last