WINNERS , WORK.
THE DECIDING RIDDLES. Below are printed the riddles that decided the prizewinners in the. recent jumbled names of flowers contest: — (Ist by Corallfr Blaekwell, 34, Landscape Road, Epsom.) Q: Why is a 'Varsity man like a thermometer? A: Because he is graduated and marked by degrees.
(2nd by Enid .Paris, 23. Cromwell Rond, Mount Eden; age 15.) Q: Why does a dressmaker never go blind? A: Because she has a hook to keep each eye. (3rd by Normnn Reeve, Roynl Road, Maseey.) Q: What is the difference between a lighted candle in a cave and a dance in an inn? A: One Is a taper in a cavern and the other a caper in a tavern. (4th by Thomas Kdwnrds, G.P.O. Auckland.) .Q: What . man has the biggest appetite ? A: He wTio bolts the door, and swallows a tall story.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 26, 31 January 1934, Page 16
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