European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 1, 1959, Darmstadt, Hesse Cont. From Page i american aids y Greenwich Observatory in keeping years working with the Commonwealth astronomer or. R. V. D. R. Woolley. After Woolley was appointed astronomer Royal Eggen joined him in a science that has seen Many fads and changes of emphasis Greenwich owes its preeminent position to a singleness of purpose in pursuing the subjects of Funda mental astronomy the positions and apparent movements of astronomy really started in Britain Eggen said. Today Britai certainly leads in theoretical astronomy and the . Certainly leads in observational University of California is the Lead ing Center in the ., with its Palomar and lick s specially is the study of the motion brightness and colors of stars. Heis attempting to prove that stars turn around together sort of sputnik like Andare not moving around on their own that each Star has its own direction and snot As individual As you might Eggen who usually works from no onto 3 or 4 am spends about half the year in Britain and half at Telescope stations in South Greenwich Observatory is no longer located in the London suburb of Green wich. Its new country Home is Herstmonceux about five Miles from the English move was necessitated by bomb damage cramped facilities nearby artificial lighting and the increasing pollution of London s sky. Tests determined that Herstmonceux has the clearest weather in the Castle and its surrounding 370. Acres were bought by the admiralty whose hydrographic department controls the Observatory. Transfer began in 1948and principal new buildings were completed in 1957 by which time All instr Eggen scans skies through 28-Inch refractor Telescope. Experts regulate the chronometers used in air and sea navigation. Ments had been moved a by gilding old and installing new Tel escapes probably will not be completed until next year. No change in the prime Meridian resulted from the move. Since an International agreement in 1884, the Longitude of All places has been measured from Green wich Observatory. Longitude which is the Distarce West or East of the prime Meridian is equivalent to the difference in time Between local and Greenwich mean time get is the world s Standard. Countries Many thous ands of Miles Distant receive the time signal and. Add or subtract so Many hours to give their local time. The famous six time beeps on by emanate from Herstmonceux a time depart ment. ".-. Average time of the nine Quartz Crystal clocks Here is As close As possible to the right time said Eggen. These electronic clocks May Only vary a thousandth of second now and then. The six broadcast time signals come from the beat of the master clock. The ultimate time Standard of the future will. Be an atomic clock one Isnow at the National physics Laboratory in Teddington. It s in its infancy when perfected it will be in principal More accurate than Quartz personnel of the time department frequently Check signals from other countries including Wev in Washington . This is principally a Means of checking the shift of land masses said Eggen. It s done by determining How Long it takes Aradio wave to travel. The Speed is about 186,000 Miles a is moving closer to Washington. The two continents Are moving closer maybe an Inch in a the direction of d. H. Sadler a staff of 20 compiles the British portion of the 192-year-old nautical almanac the an Nual Sailor s Bible that predicts the Posi Tion of Sun Moori stars and planets at a Given is very close Liaison Between Greenwich and the . Naval Observatory in Washington Eggen 1958, the two almanacs have been identical in Content. Only the covers Are makes a portion of the almanac and the naval Observatory an other. Each works exclusively in its own major department of the Observatory is the repair and regulation of ships chronometers and of watches used by military personnel. It is the Only place in Britain equipped to repair naval instruments requiring such accurate adjust lives in the 15th Century Castle which contains the astronomer Royal residence offices for the 20 scientists Library accommodation for visitors Hal for dances attended by the 180 employees and of the Castle one of the finest examples of. Early Brick buildings i Britain burned in the 18th Century. Restoration began in 1909 by a private owner. He died soon after and work was continued by sir Paul the 1920s, according to staff members the Castle was used by those of the International set who wanted to be out of the Interior has been reconstructed with staircases beams and panelling from old houses that have been of the legends concerns the so called drummer s Hall. This name derives fro the yarn that a nine foot tall ghostly drummer would alarm passersby by beat ing a supernatural Tattoo. Most Likely explanation is that during the late 18th Century the ruins were the haunt of smugglers and the Story was told to frighten off intruders and customs men. ". V ,.,. The grounds Are open to the Public on wednesday and thursday afternoons but visitors Are ,.ojp.,Al Lowed inside Ttye bail or Ings. " folding teak table Sells for about $12, Good example of inexpensive items available. / by Hildegarde a. Wiltfang staff writer i Back of Valet chair fashioned As coat Hanger lifted seat provides pants Hanger revealing catch All compartment for contents of a Man s pockets. De3jst Slio Van Lecoe of it Nesli an sex sit at the Jubilee Celebration of Den Permanente showing works of four artists includes Royal porcelain. Kay Bojesen master crafts Man one of Den Permanente s founders also used talents for amusing unusual Hobby horse designed entirely of Rattan delights Many a Small. Visitor to the permanent exhibit. The stars and stripes saturday stars and St ties Den Permanente the permanent exhibition of danish arts and crafts has a history As interesting As the products displayed on its floors and shelves i downtown Copenhagen. History measured in terms of time hardly applies to the 28-year-old exhibition in the land of the Vikings. But in terms of an interesting Story it certainly does apply to the Union of approximately 350 danish craftsmen and Industrial firms whose wares Are viewed daily by hundreds of visitors from All parts of the world. The display was the brainchild of Chelate Kay Bojesen one of Denmark s Lead ing artisans and designers. His own creations Range from silverware to wooden King s guardsmen guaranteed to Delight the heart of any boy. Established initially As an exhibition Hall Only Den Permanente was turned into combination exhibition and sales establishment when it began losing favor wit the Public because none of its wares could be obtained without additional trips to commercial outlets. The changeover actually served a double purpose. It kept Den Permanente alive and also gave individual craftsmen unable to afford shops of their own a sales outlet. Den Permanente itself is a nonprofit organization. Exhibitors contribute from their own profits toward Overall expenses or would share in the deficit in the unlikely event that one should occur. Amounts paid Are computed on a percentage basis of Dis play space allowed. The Small brochure giving a Brief history of the organization available to visitors states that the exhibit is under the patronage of her majesty the Queen of Den Day recently Queen Ingrid Princess Margrethe heir to the throne and Prin Cess Benedikte came to Den Permanente almost immediately after returning from summer vacation. They needed a gift quickly and wanted to choose it browsed around to make their selection received no special attention an were served by one of the regular sales staff not members of the managerial staff but two of the latter did see to it that those around Denmark s Royalty were also provided prompt attention. Express instructions were Given Long ago by the Queen to those in charge of Den Permanente that there would be no fanfare for the Queen other daughters while visiting the exhibition. The Day being exceptionally Cool during this summer of record breaking heat in Europe the Queen was dressed in a casually tailored Bright red coat while her Daugh ters were wearing Matching Loose fittin Woolen Coats. They attracted no More at Tention than did any of the other Mother daughter groups shopping among the wares on display. Of the approximately 50 person shopping near her Only one recognized the Queen and she whispered her discovery to her Small son whose eyes widened As returned around and said really Momma the operation of Den Permanente i basically the same today As when it was founded in 1931. It is managed by a salaried director and his assistant and staffed with Friendly salespeople. All speak English fluently and Many several other languages As decision As to who will be admitted to the Union on the Merit of their product Sis made by a committee of three a designer an Art critic and a crafts teacher. This committee is selected by the vote of the entire Union As applicable to Den Permanente stems Back to the Middle Ages when crafts men formed guilds to assure the Best pos sible products of their workers through apprenticeship and assistance by the masters in each keeping with this members of Den Permanente Union who Range from world renowned danish artisans to students just completing training must submit a Selec Tion of varied designs to the three member committee. Perhaps All items will be chosen perhaps Only one perhaps none. If the latter occurs the aspirant is Given constructive criticism and encouraged to sub Mit again at a later Date. Few fail to re turn for they know that acceptance is official recognition of distinction and Quality of design. Among those whose work has passed the stringent but impartial require ments is a member of Sweden s Royal the emphasis is on handmade products Den Permanente also offers fac tory made items thus bringing its Price Range within the Means of everyone s pocketbook. Inherent in All of its products is the simplicity typical of danish design. Itis evident in the furniture glassware silverware toys Handwoven fabrics and the multitude of other items which have Madr danish products world famous. Page 13
