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Northern Advocate, 7 February 1934, Page 2

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(’Sent in by M. King, Poroti, via , , : Whangarei.) Q; What letters frighten n buf,glar , ; • • A. 0.1. C. U, (Oh, I see you.) <s> <s> <g> . <g> Q. Who was the first man to go round the wprld? A. The man in the moon. <§> <55- <?> <s> Q. s Can February March? A. No. But April May. (Sent in by Joan McConnell, 17, Graham Street, Whangarei; age IB.) Q.- On what toe does a corn never grow? A. A mistletoe, -$> <S> <S> . <£ <S> Q. What are the two hottest days in winter? A, Fri-day and Sun-day. ‘ (Sent in by Joseph Nelley, Wharekohe, Poroti.) Q. Why did the farmer say he was rich when Percy, his pig, had a large meal? -A. Because he had a full purse (Perc.). <j« , <S> <s> <£> Q. Why is a man who has left his lodgings like a brave man? A. Because he is a lieutenant (left tenant). (Sent in by Raymond Going, Maromakn.) Q. What are the hardest ships to conquer? A. Hardships. <S> ® <s> <s> <S> Q. Why is a cowardly soldier like butter? A. Because he runs away before fire. <s>'s> <?> <s> -$> Q. • What coat never needs to bo cut to make fit? A. A coat of paint. <S> <*> <s> <?> ■ Q. What lias a lid, but 'no box? A. An eye. Lucky Last. (Sent in by Joan McConnell, 17, Graham Street, Whangarei; age IB.) Visitor: “Does Daddy ever have to spank you at all?” Child; “No,. I am the youngest — he’s got tired.” il SI Hfl O' Teacher; “Now, John; what is memory?” John: “Oh, it’s —it’s something yon forget with!” SI s . s s Mother: “Yes, Tommy, these little fish are called sardines and sometimes big fish cat them up!” Tommy (looking at the tin): “Ohl How do they get the tin open?”