ASK THE WITCH DOCTOR

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 88, 15 April 1933, Page 2 (Supplement)

ASK THE WITCH DOCTOR

Wai wants a Red Indian name meaning "beautirul." —TUie nearest translation to Red Indian I could give that would-be suitable Tor your purpose is "miskodeed," which means "the spring beauty."

S.L. asks Tor plans of a small yacht.—l would recommend that you consult the book "Miniature Boat Building:," by Leitch, in tlie public library. Other books, obtainable Tram the children's section, will also supply useful information upon this subject. The reference department is at the top of the first, night ■of stairs, and an attendant will obtain tlie volume for you.

Keen Athlete would like to know: (a) What is the heat way to train Tor championship events. Kb) The best way to start in a nice, and the diet needed.— (a) Unless the event is specified it is impossible to give particulars of the training: necessary, (b)' The best start is the crouch, which is as follows: Place botli hands on starting: line, but not over it. Kneel on right knee, il' right handed, and have the left loot placfed so that the inssep of the left shoe comes into line with the right kneeling knee; Uig a slight hole l'or the toe of the right foot, in order that a good push off can be obtained. For the diet, plenty of vegetables and greenstufrs should be eaten, but no soggy puddings, pastry or very much fried food. If very young, say up to 01 years, a great deal of attention need not be given to dieting'.

Charmaine asks (a) .ill" I could tell her where to obtain the address or Janet Gaynor and Tallulah 1 Bankhead. (1)) Wliat dower seeds sbouM he planted at this time of the year? —(a) Write to the Plctureman, c/o "Star" Office, Sliortland Street, Auckland, who will aswer any question relating to fi'm stars, (h) Consult Brett's Almanac or Brett's Gardening Guide, rrom which lull Information concerning seed planting Is given. Notes in the gardening section of the supplement should also he or use to you.

Inquisitive wonders: (a) ; Who is the hest all-round cricketer in New Zealand to-day. (b) What is the latest news in regard to Bert Ilinkler, the missing airman? — (a) H. G. Vivian, the well-known left-hander, is considered by most to be the best all-round New Zealand cricketer. Some, however, would give the distinction to P. T. Badcock. (b) No trace has been found or Bert Hinkler, who, it is believed, crashed in the Alps during an attempted record breaking night ill January of this year.

Quizzy asks: (a) Which are the stronger eyes—brown or blue. (b) Who is the oldest person , in the- woVld, and what is his "age?—(a) The colour of the eye does not arrect the power of the sight. (b) Definite information is almost impossible to obtain upon this subject. It is considered, however, that Zaro Aghar is the world's oldest man; he is supposed to be 157 years of age. An Indian named Sadu Kalyuudos Tlamdas, aged i:iO, is said to be the oldest person living in the British Empire. It is also said that he can remember happenings of 120 years ago.

Busy Boe.—Full name and address or contributors must accompany all queries ■answered in this column.