National Rifle Programs and Schoolboy Tournament Details
Washington reports on the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice and the National Rifle Association with membership, funding, and prize rules. It notes the annual schoolboy rifle tournament in Washington Easter week, rules for practice at the armory, and safety guidelines for cadets and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
National Board For Promotion
National Rifle Association of America
National Guard
National Board For Promotion of
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
West Point
Annapolis
Congress
National Board
National Rifle Association
Washington
Armory
The Easter Hare and Its Fabled Roots Across Traditions
The piece traces Easter hare lore from Germany to England and America, contrasting the hare with Brer Rabbit and explaining the myth’s origins in lunar symbolism and the goddess Ostern. It notes the hare’s symbolism for opening and lunar cycles, and outlines Easter’s historical dating from the council of Nicea to the modern Sunday after the full moon.
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Brer Rabbit
Uncle Bens
Germany
Hans
Gretel
Colers
Chhldren
Christ
Nice
France
Shakespeare
Charles VX
Easter Customs Across European Easter Traditions
The piece notes Russia tolerates intoxication during Easter week and mentions policemen often drinking vodka. It describes racing eggs in Russia, Germany, and France, where eggs are rolled downhill to win prizes. German games use twig tracks to ensure eggs roll without interference and players collect the other egg if broken.
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Russia
Germany
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