Puzzledom

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 255, 24 July 1937, Page 9 (Supplement)

Puzzledom

A Colour Puzzle. Can you put the correct colours in the following blank spaces? The Woman in ——; The Peril; Beauty; The Lagoon; The Little Jug; The Letter; Pottage; Peas; The Emperor. Rebus. f One ray of light divide in twain, _ Two perfect words you’ll, see quite plain ; Each the same meaning will convey, Our present state they both display. (Answers next week). Do You Know? When may a man be said to be literally “immersed in his business?” When giving a swimming lesson. What part of your ear would be the most essential for a martial band The drum. Why is a professional thief very comfortable? Because he takes things easy. When is a soldier charitable? When he presents arms. Bright Ones! Teacher (after the lesson on physical force) : “Now, boys, can any of you tell me what force it is that moves people along the street?” Brilliant pupil: “Please, sir, the police force.” Dad: “Son, I’m spanking you because I love you.” Son: “I’d like to be big enough to return your love.” Uncle: “Well, George, what have you learned at school to-day?” George: ‘‘How to whisper without moving my lips.’’ Last Week’s Answers. The Chinese Song. The words are English and are simply split up wrongly. The versus run: ‘‘Oh, come to the teashop with me,” and so on. What Is It? France, franc.