SUNSHINE CORNER

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

SUNSHINE CORNER

Who makes a living driving away the customers? A taxi-driver.

What two animals took the smallest amount of luggage into the ark? The fox and the cock, who ouly took a brush and a comb between them.

In what reversible sentence did Adam introduce himself: to Eve? “Madam I’m Adam.”

Why was King John liko ordinary nia n ?

Because he lost things in the Wash.

Why is a good story like a church bell? Because it is often told (tolled).

How many insects make a landlord? Ten ants.

“Was I discourteous this afternoon?” a little girl asker her mother. “I hope not, my dear,” said her mother.

“Well, our teacher was examining us ou the poem ‘Casabianca’ and she asked why did the boy stand on the burning deck, and I said it was because it. was too hot for him to sit down; and she made me stand in the corner.”

Teacher: So you admit the unfortunate lad was carried to the pump and there drenched with water. Now what part did you take in this affair? Sammy (meekly): Tire left leg, sir.

Old Gentleman: When I was a lad I used to think nothing of a fast twenty-mile walk. His Nephew: Well, I don't think much of it either.

Mother: What arc you doing sliding down those rails, Willie? Willie: M«kiug trousers for pour children.

“Now, children,” said the teacher, “which of you can give me a definition of the word appetite?” “Please miss, 1 can,” replied (lie junior in the class. “When you’re eating you're ’apyy, and when you've finished you’re tight.”

“Oh, dear!” cried little Jack, wriggling about with laughter. “f have put on a funny new vest tliit morning! It’s tickling me to death!” Giving the Game Away. Woman (leaving the theatre and talking loudly): We must get along to our car now. Her Friend (innocently): I do hope that wo won’t have to go on top, dear. Salesmanship. “Why do you wear rubber gloves when cutting hair?” asked the customer. “For Ibo purpose of keeping our celebrated hair restorer from causing hair to grow on my hands,” replied the barber. He sold a bottle. Vicar: I wonder if you would like to come along and see a little Morris Dancing at the Parish Hall tonight? Motorist: Rather! But good gracious me! What will they be making the cars do next ? A Nurse. May, just home from the hospital was asked: “Would you like to go back to the hospital?” “Nu, no,” she replied. “Why, don’t you like the doctor?” “What do you think ! am—a nurse?” was the quick reply. The Class The class had been set to write an essay on “Mother.” The teacher iu marking the sheets, found that two of the boys—brothers—had written almost the same words. “Charles,” he said, knowing who was the culprit, “You have written just what your brother wrote. ,r ‘Yes, sir; it's same mother.” Had Enough' of It. The party were touring ou the Continent, and the guide was doing his best. He approached a member of the party one morning. “Well, madam,” he said, “Would you like to see where the Rhine falls?” “No, I certainly would not,” replied I Ito woman. “I come out ’ere to see the sunshine, and not the rain falls.” Naughty little girl (to very heated and angry nurse): Oh, now I know Ivhat a Red Cross nurse is,'