Competition

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6918, 25 May 1929, Page 10

Competition

COMPETITION. (Prize 2s (id.) FOUND IN A COTTAGE GARDEN. (Answers Flowers and Vegetables.) 1. Two friends (2 names). 2. A fine animal. 3. AVhat happened when tea was taxed? 4. AVhat did the goat do in the old lady's china shop? 5. AVhat does the cold weather do? 0. AVhat most young men hope to do. 7. A nice boy. 8 Alobs of sheep. !). AVhcrc money is made. 10. A working man. 11. AVhat wc all like to save. 12. Disastrous to ships. 13. What lovers say when they part.

COMPETITION RESULT

PRIZE AVINNER Ewan McDonald.

The correct answers to flic ‘Motor Oar Wedding’ Competition arc as follow :

11. What was the colour of the bride’s costume? —Gray. 12. What confectioners supplied the

chocolates? —Hudson. 13. AVhat famous musician supplied

the music?—Chrysler. 11. AVhen tho rice was thrown what did the bride and bridegroom do? —Dodge. 15. At what college was tho bridegroom educated ?—Lincoln. Hi. AVhat was his favourite sport?—

Kugbv. 17. AVhat was tho bride’s favourite vegetable ? —Beau. IS. AVhat did they call their dog?—

Rover. J!.i. How did the bridegroom’s ntofh

cr-in-lnw speak lo him?—Cross lev. 20. What was the bridegroom’s pel name fur the bride?—Sunbeam,

AN ESSAY ON DUCES. A schoolboy assigned to write an essay on ducks wrote: “The duck is a low, heavy-set bird, composed mostly of meat aud feathers. He is a mightypoor singer, having a hoarse voice, caused by getting so many frogs in his neck. lie likes the water, and carries a toy- balloon in liis stomach to keep from sinking. The duck has only- two legs, and they arc set so far back on his running gears by nature that they come pretty near missing his body. Some thicks when they- get big have curls on their tails and arc called drakes. Drakes dont have to sot or hatch, but just loaf, go swimming and fishing. If I was to be a duck I’d rather be a drake.”

BAB YPRINCESS BETTY. PET OF ROYAL 'FAMILY. The presentation of a Shetland pony- anti a valuable terrier to little Princess Elizabeth, on her recent third birthday celebration by her parents, and the Prince of AVales, indicates that the “fourth lady in the land,” is fond of animals. A letter from England also brings news of hlic ’little Princess having all the weakness of her sex in the matter of dresss. Her Jlrst visit lo the dressmaker, which took place for the selection of her winter wardrobe, was a notable event, and baby Belly showed her charming and indulgent mother that she had decided tastes of her own, anti that being measured and fitted was the greatest of fun. Velvet was her favourite, aud the Duchess of Y’ork indulged her baby girl by ordering several embroidered velvet frocks to wear with a snowy white fur coat.

A frilled cream georgette party frock gave the utmost delight, aud this was specially earmarked to be worn at a parly when “grannie” was present. The Queen, however, reserves tho right of knitting a charming woolly house coat in the tone of duchess pink, for her tittle grand-daughter. Silk braid binding, and a brilliant red handkerchief tucked in the little bioas-t pocket were delightful finishing touches in the it.tle Princess’s eyes. The Duchess of York does not share the taste of the Queen and Princess Alary for knitting, though she has several indoor hobbies, and lias recently acquired a new one, Iho making of miniature trees and flowers with beads. The Duchess utilises this craft to the amusement of her litflc daughter, making her many kinds of animals and birds, and she has also made a charming little rose treo for .her dressing table, and many fascinating bead posies.

The Cliicn terrier which the Prince of Wales, or Uncle David, as Princess Elizabeth calls him, gave her, is not the only live doggie which the Princess owns. Her Sealyham is her constant companion, and it is often allowed to play with a golden retriever, which is a pet of the Duchess of York. Though the Princess is not allowed to have her childish taste spoiled by too many toys to play with at a lime, she is insistent in her demand for storybooks, which are all about animals, golliwogs, and little nigger boys. Another treasured possession is one •f tho quaintest loud speakers manu-

Puolured. Princess Elizabeth was delighted with this addition to the nursery, which lakes the form of a pink and blue china Miss Muffct, which sits demurely on the sideboard eating her curds and whey.

Butcher (to absent-minded assistant): “ ’Ere, you gets the sack! That's the second time this week you've ’ung young ’Any up there instead of a leg o ’ mutton. ’ ’

Unnecessary. The chemist was awakened long after midnight by the violent ringing of his bell. On looking out of the window he saw a girl in evening dress. “What’s the matter, miss"” he asked. “Anyone ill?” “Oli, no,” she replied in sweet tones, “but I’m at a dance close by, and I’ve mislaid my rouge.” “Is that so?” cried the chemist, “Well, I’m sorry, but I never keep enough rouge in stock to cover a cheek like yours.” Since her visit to Hognor, slates a “Sydney Sun” cable, the Princess Elizabeth has demanded almost daily: “When will we sec Grandpa King again?” It is understood the little Princess will be taken to see her grandparents when they arrive at AVindsor. Old Gent (emotionally): That was very brave of you to rescue that, boy who fell through the ice. Why did you take such a risk? Young Hero: Why, ho had my skates cn. Author (to critic): You can't appro ciatc it ; you never wrote a book your self.

Critic: No; and I never laid an i-gi But I’in a better judge of an omelett than any hen in the country.

Landlady: “I’m sorry I lie chicken soup does not seem very good. T showed the new cook just how it should be made, but she. doesn't seem to have caught the idea.” Boarder: “l think it’s the chicken she seems to have missed.”

PROG SENSE. Mr Frog jumped out of the pond one day. And found himself in the rain. Said ho: “I’ll get wet and I may catch cold.” So lie jumped iu the pond again.