A FUNNY MAN

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 124, 11 May 1935, Page 15

A FUNNY MAN

I saw a very funny man, Walking down the stiect. He wore his shoes upon his hands, And gloves upon his leot! While round his throat for noekti; A leather belt was place... His legs were in his shirt-sleeves, His collar round his waist! He stepped out very gaily, And didn’t seem to mind. His watch upon his watchchain Was hanging out behind! Said I to him, “ Good-morning 1 ” Said he to me, “Good-night!” I wonder when that funny man Will learn to get things right. RIDDLES. Why did the garden fence?—Because it saw the water butt. Why did the penny stamp?—Because the threepenny bit.. When did the coal scuttle!—When it. saw the chimney sweep. Why is the letter E like London— Because it is the capital of England. On the Thursday before Easter we went into Napier for the Easter holidays, We (tying in « boarding-

house along the Parade, and it did nol take us long to settle down. The New Napier is very nice now with all its big buildings and shops. We often went over to the swings and slide to play, and we used to have great fun romping in the sand. On Sunday we went to the Port to see some friends and while we were there we made a big sand castle. The Parade is beautiful with its lawns and gardens. At night we used to lie in bed and listen to the music from the shell. In the evening the coloured lights are a very pretty sight. Love. —Orange certificate to “Rosebud,” ago 10 years, Hastings. (You too, “Rosebud,” must read my letter so that you will realise why only one mark has been awarded a very good essay. C.K.)

Last Thursday morning we rose early and did our work in about half-an-hour. My unde said that wo could go to the dog trials. My auntie packed tiie lunch while we were getting ready. Soon we were off and wo reached the place about .10 o’clock. Most of the people had run their dogs. My eousin’s dog beat my uncle’s, and he yarded his sheep and uncle’s did uot. It was it lovely day. Vo went up on top of n hill and there wo saw the sea. It was lovely coming down that hill. After dinner the cups were given. When all at once we heard my cousin's name called out for one, and ho was the youngest competitor. With love. ■ —Orange certificate to ' 1 Cobweb, ’ ’ age 10 years,

For the Easter holidays we went to visit my uncle in Inglewood. While there we set out to climb Mt. Egmont. We could go about three miles up by road, and walked the rest. We had to start very early, and it was cold. The track was fairly easy for a m.le, and we could get magnificent views of the valleys, but after that it was harder going in slippery shingle anil sand mostly. Then a blank wall of mist came down on us, and it began to rain a. cold, biting rain which chilled and damped us thoroughly. At last we reached the new hut which stands at about 5000 ft. There, thanks to my cousin’s foresight, we had dry clothes, and while the rain lashed the hut, we were in warmth and comfort. Love to all. (To be continued.)

—Orange certificate to “Buster Brown,” ago 13 years, Hastings. (An interesting account, “Buster,’' and you will see by my letter why it has been awarded only one mark. C.K.)