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as though they were jealous of it. Friends and disciples of Chopin have tried to solve the problem, but with little success. The trouble is that both dates are possible. They both, so to speak, have "a foot to stand on." The birth certificate, signed by Chopin’s father, distinctly states that he was born on February 22. The mother, on the other hand, always held that her son made his initial appearance in the world on Mardi. The matter resolves itself into the question: Shall we believe the mother or shall we believe the father? The certificate of birth states that: "In the year 1810, on the 23rd of April, at three o'clock in the afternoon, before me, vicar of Brochów, employed by the State in the Parish of Brochów, District of Białobież, Department of Warsaw, appeared one Nicholas Chopin, father, age forty years, inhabitant of the town of Zelazowa Wola, Who showed me a child of the male sex born in his house on the 22nd of February at six o'clock in the evening in the present year, declaring that it was born to him and to Justina Krzyżanowska, his wife, aged twenty-eight years, and that it was his wish to give him two surnames, Frederic-François. Having made this declaration, he showed me the child in the presence of...." (follow the names of two witnesses). In ordinary circumstances this would be considered final evidence. But certain points are to be remembered. First of all, one must not forget that this declaration was made one whole month following the birth of the child. Secondly, it so happens that exactly one week elapses between February 22 and Mardi 22 in ordinary years, making both dates come on the same day. Taking these things into consideration, it is barely possible that the good father made a mistake when he began to count the weeks. Couple this with the fact that the mother always celebrated her famous son’s birthday on Mardi 1, and it would appear that for once the official records might be wrong. Yet it is also perfectly reasonable to believe
wish to give him two surnames, Frederic-François. Having made this declaration, he showed me the child in the presence of...." (follow the names of two witnesses). In ordinary circumstances this would be considered final evidence. But certain points are to be remembered. First of all, one must not forget that this declaration was made one whole month following the birth of the child. Secondly, it so happens that exactly one week elapses between February 22 and Mardi 22 in ordinary years, making both dates come on the same day. Taking these things into consideration, it is barely possible that the good father made a mistake when he began to count the weeks. Couple this with the fact that the mother always celebrated her famous son’s birthday on Mardi 1, and it would appear that for once the official records might be wrong. Yet it is also perfectly reasonable to believe that the mother also mixed the dates. The only certainty remains that one of the four dates must be right. THE MAN OF THE DAY The Book of the Day THE DAUGHTER PROBLEM Quebec Home OFFERED TO CANADA Quebec House, at Westerham, in Kent, where General Wolfe spent his boyhood and youth, has been offered by the owner, Mrs. J.B. Learmonth, of Montreal, as a permanent residence for the representative in England of the Public Archives of Canada. Mrs. Learmonth has also provided a generous endowment fund for the upkeep of the house, which shall be put to the use indicated. For twenty years, Mr. P.P. Biggar has occupied the position of Chief Archivist for Canada in Europe. With his staff of some ten or a dozen assistants, Mr. Biggar is at work daily at the Public Records Office in London, disposing and copying Canadian records, redrawing old maps, preparing material for the photographer. The records of the War Office and of the Admiralty are likewise diligently searched. The Canadian Archives also maintain a regular staff in Paris, which undertakes much the same kind of work with regard to Lower Canada. It is proposed to appoint four blind shorthand typists
and youth, has been offered by the owner, Mrs. J.B. Learmonth, of Montreal, as a permanent residence for the representative in England of the Public Archives of Canada. Mrs. Learmonth has also provided a generous endowment fund for the upkeep of the house, which shall be put to the use indicated. For twenty years, Mr. P.P. Biggar has occupied the position of Chief Archivist for Canada in Europe. With his staff of some ten or a dozen assistants, Mr. Biggar is at work daily at the Public Records Office in London, disposing and copying Canadian records, redrawing old maps, preparing material for the photographer. The records of the War Office and of the Admiralty are likewise diligently searched. The Canadian Archives also maintain a regular staff in Paris, which undertakes much the same kind of work with regard to Lower Canada. It is proposed to appoint four blind shorthand typists to positions in the general typewriting service of London County Council. PARIS TIMES” LETTER BOX Man Spricht Deutsch in Paris, To the Editor of The Paris Times Office in a while it seems to me that the press overlooks an item of interest. Would you permit me to serve you as an amateur reporter? For the last few days, I have noticed Paris policemen - a few of them - with arm bands bearing this inscription; "Man Spricht Deutsch," Through taking to one of them, I learned that twenty-five members of the police force of Paris, all proficient in the German language, have been supplied with such bands. They are stationed in various parts of the city for the accommodation of visitors from Germany who do not speak French. It seems that this courteous manifestation of the spirit of learning was instituted just after the Locarno treaty was signed. It is of interest to note. Note: Germany has not gone in for the spirit of Learner in this full sense. On a recent trip to Berlin, I failed to see any members of the police force bearing arms. "On parle Français." J.D. "On parle Français." THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT The
as an amateur reporter? For the last few days, I have noticed Paris policemen - a few of them - with arm bands bearing this inscription; "Man Spricht Deutsch," Through taking to one of them, I learned that twenty-five members of the police force of Paris, all proficient in the German language, have been supplied with such bands. They are stationed in various parts of the city for the accommodation of visitors from Germany who do not speak French. It seems that this courteous manifestation of the spirit of learning was instituted just after the Locarno treaty was signed. It is of interest to note. Note: Germany has not gone in for the spirit of Learner in this full sense. On a recent trip to Berlin, I failed to see any members of the police force bearing arms. "On parle Français." J.D. "On parle Français." THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT The English Royal Family has always enjoyed a peculiar measure of popularity in the hearts of the people, that warm affection felt by a nation for its rulers because of common sympathies and misunderstandings. All branches of the Royal Family enjoy this particular degree of affection; especially when this be noted whenever the name of Connaught is mentioned. Immediately one thinks of the popular Princess “Pat,” and the gallant exploits of the famous corps of light infantry that bears her name, or of Prince and Princess Arthur, who did so much during their stay in South Africa to consolidate the ideals of union. Less frequently nowadays does one read of the activities of the aged Duke of Connaught, who is now spending the evening of an abundantly useful life in well-earned retirement. For several years now he has made it his habit to winter on the Riviera, where he is presently enjoying the warmth of the sunshine and the delights of tournament tennis, of which he is a great devotee. He still follows the game, of which he was more than an average exponent in his younger days, with the keenness of an expert. He has a great admiration for the
whenever the name of Connaught is mentioned. Immediately one thinks of the popular Princess “Pat,” and the gallant exploits of the famous corps of light infantry that bears her name, or of Prince and Princess Arthur, who did so much during their stay in South Africa to consolidate the ideals of union. Less frequently nowadays does one read of the activities of the aged Duke of Connaught, who is now spending the evening of an abundantly useful life in well-earned retirement. For several years now he has made it his habit to winter on the Riviera, where he is presently enjoying the warmth of the sunshine and the delights of tournament tennis, of which he is a great devotee. He still follows the game, of which he was more than an average exponent in his younger days, with the keenness of an expert. He has a great admiration for the redoubtable Miss Lenglen, whom he never misses an opportunity to see, and he is especially enthusiastic in his praise of Miss Helen Wills, whom he regards as the ideal American college girl. He motors each day to the tournaments from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where he has his villa. As brother of King Edward VII, the Duke frequently acted for the Sovereign at public functions and on State occasions both at home and abroad. As uncle of King George, he also acts as the Royal representative from time to time, particularly if the event is of a military character. His military distinctions and ranks are sufficient indication of his ability as a soldier. In addition to being a Field Marshal of the British Army, and Personal A.D.C. to the King, he is Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade, the Volunteer Force, the Highland Light Infantry, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Army Medical Corps, the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army, the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and Royal Army Service Corps. The Duke is always a prominent figure at Court, being Master of Trinity House. His active service in the field includes the Fenian Raid in Canada
Edward VII, the Duke frequently acted for the Sovereign at public functions and on State occasions both at home and abroad. As uncle of King George, he also acts as the Royal representative from time to time, particularly if the event is of a military character. His military distinctions and ranks are sufficient indication of his ability as a soldier. In addition to being a Field Marshal of the British Army, and Personal A.D.C. to the King, he is Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade, the Volunteer Force, the Highland Light Infantry, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Army Medical Corps, the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army, the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and Royal Army Service Corps. The Duke is always a prominent figure at Court, being Master of Trinity House. His active service in the field includes the Fenian Raid in Canada in 1870, and the Egyptian campaign of 1882. Amongst his official appointments may be mentioned Commander-in-Chief in Bombay from 1886 to 1890, a similar post in Ireland and the Mediterranean, and last but by no means least his period of service from 1911 to 1916 as Governor General and Commander-in-Chief in Canada. A number of other positions which the Duke of Connaught occupies include Grand Master of the Freemasons of England, President of the Royal Colonial Institute and Grand Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England. He celebrates his eighty-sixth birthday in May. ROTARY Cornes of Age The twenty-first anniversary of the formation of the first Rotary Club will be celebrated during the whole of this week in all the thirty-two countries in which Rotary clubs are now established. The number of clubs in the world is now 2,208. Comprised in these movements are 113,000 classified business and professional men. MOTHS, BUTTERFLIES, AND BATS. By Jessica W. Cosgrave. (George H. Doran Company. New York. $1.50.) As the head of a successful school for girls and the mother of a daughter now grown to maturity, Mrs. Cosgrave can speak with authority on this subject. Her pages show that, in addition
in Canada. A number of other positions which the Duke of Connaught occupies include Grand Master of the Freemasons of England, President of the Royal Colonial Institute and Grand Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England. He celebrates his eighty-sixth birthday in May. ROTARY Cornes of Age The twenty-first anniversary of the formation of the first Rotary Club will be celebrated during the whole of this week in all the thirty-two countries in which Rotary clubs are now established. The number of clubs in the world is now 2,208. Comprised in these movements are 113,000 classified business and professional men. MOTHS, BUTTERFLIES, AND BATS. By Jessica W. Cosgrave. (George H. Doran Company. New York. $1.50.) As the head of a successful school for girls and the mother of a daughter now grown to maturity, Mrs. Cosgrave can speak with authority on this subject. Her pages show that, in addition to this long and varied practical experience, she has kept abreast of the rapid developments of modern psychology and can use the sanctions of science as background for her conclusions and convictions. But her discussions of the problems of the modern mother and up-to-date daughter are of particular value to parents in general, because they are so entirely practical. The scientific sanction is there, but it is in the background and it is translated into workaday form. Here is one of the conclusions to which she comes and on which she lays emphasis in several connections: "I am sure that we shall have to simplify the lives of our children deliberately... The material and mechanical environment with which we are surrounded has speeded up our whole lives until, unless we deliberately counteract this influence, our children will lose their poise, become restless and difficult to lead along the paths of effort and high endeavor which are still the price of all worthwhile accomplishment." This world is getting to be a difficult and unwholesome place in which children must grow up unless their parents are very wise and very careful and are able to safeguard them. This fact, perhaps one of
parents in general, because they are so entirely practical. The scientific sanction is there, but it is in the background and it is translated into workaday form. Here is one of the conclusions to which she comes and on which she lays emphasis in several connections: "I am sure that we shall have to simplify the lives of our children deliberately... The material and mechanical environment with which we are surrounded has speeded up our whole lives until, unless we deliberately counteract this influence, our children will lose their poise, become restless and difficult to lead along the paths of effort and high endeavor which are still the price of all worthwhile accomplishment." This world is getting to be a difficult and unwholesome place in which children must grow up unless their parents are very wise and very careful and are able to safeguard them. This fact, perhaps one of the most outstanding parts of present-day civilization, is the motive behind Mrs. Cosgrave’s excellent book. She tries to show mothers, and fathers too, what they can do, and must, for the protection of their daughters from the evil results of the "speeding up" of life and other unwholesome modern influences. She talks to mothers in a sincere, simple, straightforward but sympathetic way, discussing the various forms which this "speeding up" takes and their influences on the young, the importance of early impressions, the strengthening of character and the improvement of personality, careers for women, religion, love, marriage, the relation between fathers and daughters. An Ancient Hostelry TO VANISH FROM PORTSMOUTH The old town of Portsmouth in England is in danger of losing one of its famous landmarks, the antique Star and Garter hotel. It has been a hostelry since 1551. Nelson stayed there. The rooms he used to occupy are still in use. His name, engraved with a diamond, appears on a window, and below it is another signature which, tradition says, was written by Lady Hamilton. Captain Marryat knew the Star and Garter well, and he mentions it frequently. In his seagoing days King William IV was one of
She talks to mothers in a sincere, simple, straightforward but sympathetic way, discussing the various forms which this "speeding up" takes and their influences on the young, the importance of early impressions, the strengthening of character and the improvement of personality, careers for women, religion, love, marriage, the relation between fathers and daughters. An Ancient Hostelry TO VANISH FROM PORTSMOUTH The old town of Portsmouth in England is in danger of losing one of its famous landmarks, the antique Star and Garter hotel. It has been a hostelry since 1551. Nelson stayed there. The rooms he used to occupy are still in use. His name, engraved with a diamond, appears on a window, and below it is another signature which, tradition says, was written by Lady Hamilton. Captain Marryat knew the Star and Garter well, and he mentions it frequently. In his seagoing days King William IV was one of the habitués. Other famous names associated with the house are Earl St. Vincent, Earl Howe, and Sir John Franklin. Today, the Star and Garter is likely to be as much a thing of the past as the old Navy with which it was for centuries so intimately associated. The Navy no longer uses it to any extent, and the house has been scheduled among those which it is proposed to close on grounds of redundancy. "There happened to be on the English throne a German gentleman named George. Now the German George started in to deny the rights of the English George. Being an English gentleman, of course he would not stand that. So he went to war and defeated the German George." A succinct history of George Washington from an English source. CAP. T. CASE.—AT AN CASE NEW York, February 17, 1926.—The Department of Labor and Immigration has ordered the exclusion of Vera Lady Cathcart from the country. Return of Mr. Kean.—In consequence of the illiberal treatment this celebrated actor has met with in some parts of the United States of America, a Committee of Gentlemen is now forming to take into consideration measures for retaining him to the
no longer uses it to any extent, and the house has been scheduled among those which it is proposed to close on grounds of redundancy. "There happened to be on the English throne a German gentleman named George. Now the German George started in to deny the rights of the English George. Being an English gentleman, of course he would not stand that. So he went to war and defeated the German George." A succinct history of George Washington from an English source. CAP. T. CASE.—AT AN CASE NEW York, February 17, 1926.—The Department of Labor and Immigration has ordered the exclusion of Vera Lady Cathcart from the country. Return of Mr. Kean.—In consequence of the illiberal treatment this celebrated actor has met with in some parts of the United States of America, a Committee of Gentlemen is now forming to take into consideration measures for retaining him to the British Stage—London, February 19, 1826. Kean’s offense was that he had been prominent in a divorce case in England. THE SATIN DUE S S Needle, needle, dip and dart, Thrusting up and down. Where's the man could case a heart Like a satin gown? See the stitches curve and crawl Round the cunning seam Patterns then and sweet and small As a lady's dreams. Wantons go in bright brocade; Brides in organza; Gingham’s for the pious maid; Satin's for the free! Wool’s to line a miser’s chest; Crape’s to calm the old; Velvet hides an empty breast; Satin’s for the bold! Lawn is for a Bishop’s yoke; Linen’s for a nun; Satin is for wise folk—Would the dress were done! Satin glows in a candlelight—Satin’s for the proud! They will say, who watch at night, “What a fine shroud!” —Dorothy Parker A NAUGHTY WORD Connoisseurs of profanity find no gratification in such incongruous words as “hell” and “damn”. Yet in the United States, it is still illegal—or at least against the rules of the Western Union Telegraph Company—to use those words in a telegraphed message. On this base the Western Union, at first, refused permission to a young New York
Round the cunning seam Patterns then and sweet and small As a lady's dreams. Wantons go in bright brocade; Brides in organza; Gingham’s for the pious maid; Satin's for the free! Wool’s to line a miser’s chest; Crape’s to calm the old; Velvet hides an empty breast; Satin’s for the bold! Lawn is for a Bishop’s yoke; Linen’s for a nun; Satin is for wise folk—Would the dress were done! Satin glows in a candlelight—Satin’s for the proud! They will say, who watch at night, “What a fine shroud!” —Dorothy Parker A NAUGHTY WORD Connoisseurs of profanity find no gratification in such incongruous words as “hell” and “damn”. Yet in the United States, it is still illegal—or at least against the rules of the Western Union Telegraph Company—to use those words in a telegraphed message. On this base the Western Union, at first, refused permission to a young New York woman to wire to her actor father who was touring in a Pulitzer Prize play. The company finally compromised by permitting her to wire to “The Man from Heaven Go.” Governments in business In France, as in all countries where State monopolies are conducted as a source of revenue, there is a large body of public opinion holding that the State is a poor businessman, that the same monopolies not suddenly should be made to yield more return to the State but also conducted more efficiently as private enterprises. These who hold this view point a good argument in the methods employed by the French tobacco monopoly. In the packages of several brands of cigars which it sells, there is an advertisement of a brand known as “Voltigeurs.” The advertisement has caused a demand for the article. But the State tobacco warehouse at Epernay (Marne) has had an order for “Voltigeurs” refused by the main office at Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle). It has been informed that cigars of this quality are reserved “until further notice” for certain specified districts in France and that Epernay may just as well not ask them. Cases are rare where a private concern has been known to