JOKES
(Sent in by Vein a Hardie, Maumi, Whangarei. Age 1.1.) FIFTY-FIFTY. “I was not drunk, your Worship, though I may have been intoxicated.*' “That being so, I will fine you half a sovereign, instead of ten shillings.” OF COURSE, Jack had his country cousins to stay with him, and to make polite conversation he asked: “I say, John, what is the best time to pick apples?” “When the farmer is not looking, my lad,” said John. GUESS THESE. Q. —As I was going to St. Ives, I met a man with seven wives, the seven wives, had seven cats, with seven kittens, how many were going to St. Ives? A. —One. * -V * * Q. —As I was going across London Bridge, I met a London scholar, and drew off his hat, and drew of his gloves, what was the name of the London scholar? -A. —Andrew.
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Northern Advocate, 28 July 1934, Page 7
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146JOKES Northern Advocate, 28 July 1934, Page 7
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